Native Instruments Introduces Skanner XT Soft Synth

Native Instruments has introduced a new version of their “Skanner” soft synth – the Skanner XT – designed by the creators of Reaktor and built on unique wave scanning synthesis.

Skanner XT is part sampler/part synth, designed with a strong focus on unconventional tone and genuine musical expression. This Komplete instrument reportedly utilizes a unique synthesizer architecture to create a wide variety of intense and cutting-edge sounds for contemporary electronic music production and sound design.

Hear some Skanner XT sound samples HERE.

How it works: “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.”

Skanner XT screen shots

Developed together with NI synthesis expert Stephan Schmitt, Skanner XT offers two interface views for different levels of interaction with the complex architecture under the hood. Click for more details.

Skanner XT ($59 at the NI Online Shop) runs in the free Reaktor 5 Player or the full Reaktor 5 version, and is also optimized for easy browsing from the Maschine hardware. Users of the previous free version Skanner, are entitled to crossgrade to Skanner XT for a special price of $29.50 until May 31.

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