Summary

SUPER 8 is a modern software polyphonic synthesizer by Native Instruments, inspired by vintage polysynth sounds, offering 8 voices and a straightforward interface aimed at easy and creative sound design. It runs within the free REAKTOR PLAYER.

Features

• More than 550 presets including basses, leads, pads, soundscapes, drums, and effects, created with influences from legendary vintage synths but with its own character.
• Dual oscillators per voice, each with four independent waveforms, enabling warm analog-style tones.
• Simple and intuitive interface using sliders and knobs for easy tweaking instead of complex manuals.
• Flexible modulation section with multiple waveforms, mod routing allowing mapping almost any source to destination for rich sound evolution.
• Classic synth effects: stereo chorus, flange, delay, and reverb to shape sound placement in mixes.
• Real-time control via MIDI hardware including pitch wheel, mod wheel, touch strip, with automatic parameter mapping when used with KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards.
• Envelope controls including low-pass, band-pass, high-pass filters and ASDR sliders for filter and amplifier envelopes.

Intended Users

Producers and musicians looking to incorporate vintage-style polyphonic synth tones into modern productions with a tool that balances nostalgia and contemporary sound design flexibility. Ideal for those who value a user-friendly interface and deep modulation capabilities without complexity.