Native Instruments Introduces Skanner XT

By Guest | April 30, 2012

Berlin, 26th of April, 2012 - Native Instruments today introduced

SKANNER XT, a unique and highly distinctive KOMPLETE instrument,

unconventional tone and genuine musical expression, SKANNER XT is both

an exceptional library addition for REAKTOR 5 users as well as an

excellent sound resource for the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER.

Part sampler, part synth, SKANNER XT utilizes a unique synthesizer

architecture to create a wide variety of intense and cutting-edge sounds

for contemporary electronic music production and sound design. Two

oscillators 'scan' a sample, which at low frequencies deliver a scratch

sound. At higher frequencies the oscillators, shaped by the sample

waveform, become the dominant force. In this way, SKANNER XT provides a

broad range of highly distinctive sounds - from heavy and dirty bass

tones to morphing soundscapes and organic pads.

Developed together with NI synthesis mastermind Stephan Schmitt, SKANNER

XT offers two interface views for different levels of interaction with

the complex architecture under the hood. Besides a simplified page with

a preset morpher and four macro controls, a second view provides access

to more detailed parameters in order to further explore the sonic

potential of the instrument. A morph control option allows for

convenient switching between eight different snapshots - producing

unpredictable, evolving sounds that range from the ethereal to the extreme.

SKANNER XT runs in the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER or the full REAKTOR 5

version, and is also optimized for easy browsing from the MASCHINE hardware.

SKANNER XT is available at the NI Online Shop for $59 / 49 EUR. Users of

the previous free version SKANNER, are entitled to crossgrade to SKANNER

XT for a special price of $29.50 / 24,50 EUR until May 31st.

Additional information on SKANNER XT is available at

User Feedback