Molekular
by Native Instruments · Multi-FX · Modular multi-effect
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Modular effects processor with delays, reverbs, filters and modulators that can be routed and modulated freely.
Best for: Sound Design, Keys & Synths. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Ambient & Cinematic.
Keywords: glitchy, stutter, experimental, sound design, synths, creative, drums, modular, rhythmic, vocals.
What it does
Molekular is a modular effects system for Reaktor, made with DSP company Zynaptiq.
- Effects: 35 exclusive effects grouped into pitch and resonator, delay, stutter and glitch, modulation and filters, dynamics and distortion, and essential tools.
- Routing: up to four effects at once, in flexible arrangements.
- Modulation: 16 sources including LFOs, step sequencers, trigger sequencers and logic modules.
- Performance: an interactive morphing field and pitch quantisation for frequency-based parameters.
It needs Reaktor 5.9 or later, or the free Reaktor Player.
Source: Native Instruments product page
When to use it
Molekular is a sound-design effects box, closer to a Reaktor multi-effect playground than to a mixing tool. It suits producers who like patching and performing effect chains.
- Best for: glitch, stutter, pitch effects and experimental processing of synths, drums and vocals.
- Genres: electronic, IDM, experimental and film sound design.
Where to buy
- Native Instruments: $149
- Plugin Boutique: $149
Tutorials and reviews
- Native Instruments Molekular Part 1: Overview
- Native Instruments Molekular - How it Works (FFL!)
- Molekular - Modular Multi-Effects
- KOMPLETE TruTorials: Get that Underwater Effect with MOLEKULAR
- Native Instruments Molekular Part 3: The Morphing Engine
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