Reaktor/History

1996: Generator 0.96 - modular synthesizer for the PC requiring a proprietary audio card for low-latency operation 1998: Generator 1.5 - total redesign featuring hierarchical structures and support for any standard Windows soundcard 1999: Generator/Transformator/Reaktor 2.0 - adds granular sampling, real-time display of envelopes and filters, and support for the Macintosh 2000: Reaktor 2.3 - introduces the Premium Library and plug-in support for VST, VSTi, DirectConnect, MOTU, and DirectX formats 2001: Reaktor 3.0 - redesigned audio engine, new graphic design, event and audio tables, XY control, new synthesis and sampling Modules 2002: Reaktor 3.5 - improved sample handling, improved VST performance, integrated browser, total cross-platform compatibility 2003: Reaktor 4.0 - many improvements, new features, lots of bugs 2003-09: Reaktor 4.0.4 update 2004-04: Reaktor 4.1.2 update 2004-09: Reaktor 4.1.3 update 2005-04: Reaktor 5.0 announcement 2005-05-30: Reaktor 5.0 released. New features: core technology, skinable panel elements, new graphical modules, breaktpoint envelopes, improved RTAS support... full list