Summary

NI Razor is an advanced additive synthesizer plugin developed in collaboration with producer Errorsmith, offering detailed control over sound synthesis for unique and dynamic sonic landscapes. It operates within the free REAKTOR PLAYER or REAKTOR software environment.

Features

• Additive synthesis engine capable of up to 320 partials, allowing clear and precise sounds even when heavily modulated.
• Creative filters with variable slopes and boosts, partial panning, complex formants, and reverb applied per partial.
• Additional modules include echo steps for evolving echoes and a 34-band vocoder.
• Intuitive interface combining familiar subtractive synthesis elements with innovative controls and strong visual feedback, including 3D graphics.
• Performance macros: Eight pre-mapped controls for filters, oscillators, modulation, and effects, easily assignable to hardware controllers or integrated with MASCHINE hardware.

Intended Users

Designed for musicians and sound designers seeking cutting-edge additive synthesis without sacrificing usability, particularly popular among electronic and bass music producers seeking distinct, sharp, and morphable sounds.

Additional Information

NI Razor is priced at 99 USD and functions as a plugin within the REAKTOR environment. The synthesizer is known for its distinctive clear and dynamic sound character, attributed to its unique additive synthesis approach.