New instrument software developer Twisted Tools have released Colorflex, a unique color-based zone matrix sequencer for Reaktor 5. It comes pre-configured for Kore 2 and Maschine and features a unique oneshots sample map with samples by artists such as Antonio Blanca, D’arcangelo, Richard Devine, Josh Hinden, GlitchMachines.com, Sonictwist, Timonkey and Tipper.

Colorflex has three sequencers: MIDI Note Sequencer, MIDI CC Sequencer, and IC Send Sequencer. Each sequencer has 8 colored zones areas that you can think of as tracks. Using this analogy, there are 24 tracks in total (8×3), all of which can be used freely and simultaneously and routed out any channel. Extensive cut, copy, paste, select and randomize functionality is available using an innovative Graphic Layer system.

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Colorflex Features:

• 256 cell color based zone matrix sequencing
• Advanced “Graphic Layer” editing
• 8 Track MIDI Note Sequencer 8 Track MIDI CC Sequencer
• 8 Track IC Send Sequencer
• 8 Freely Assignable output channels
• Scene Sequencing + Scene MIDI Control
• Works with any MIDI capable device
• Works with Vortex 1.2 (now features external MIDI IN)
• 3 x Cell Mode Layouts Extensive Cut/Copy/Paste/Select/Randomize Functionality Simplified Multi-Destination MIDI Learn System Documentation
• Free Version Updates
• Includes: Sampler, Synth, Mixer, Effects, Sampler Library for demo purposes, Kore and Maschine templates

Requirements:

• Native Instruments Reaktor 5.15 for PC or MAC
• Native Instruments Kore 2 (if using included Kore 2 template)
• Native Instruments Maschine (if using included Maschine template)

Colorflex is available now for $29.00 as a direct download from Twisted Tools.

www.twistedtools.com

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After months of preparation, Twisted Tools is proudly announcing the birth of their sound mangling devices for electronic music production and sound design. Instead of handing out cigars, they are serving up 6 free Reaktor ensembles along with their first commercial product, Vortex.

Vortex is a six track polyphonic sampler and sequencer for Native Instruments Reaktor 5. It comes pre-configured for Kore 2 and Maschine and features an original 200+ MB sample map with samples by artists such as c2, Richard Devine, Josh Hinden, Noklip, GlitchMachines.com, Mike Huckaby, Sonictwist, Tipper and Vinja.

Each sampler track has 4 modulation sequencer tracks labeled Gate, Roll, ModA and ModB. The modulation sequencers are color-coded and can be easily assigned to modulate any sampler parameter(s). There are also two cross-modulating LFOs which are also color-coded and assignable. Extensive cut/copy/paste/select/randomize functionality is available using an innovative Graphic Layer system.

Features:

• Six Track Sequencer, 4 Sequencers Per Track
• Six-Voice Polyphonic Granular Sampler
• Color-Coded Modulation System
• Two Cross Modulating LFOs
• Extensive Randomization Features
• MIDI Learn System with Controller Feedback
• Alternate View Option
• Multi-Out Support
• Extensive Cut/Copy/Paste/Select/Randomize Functionality
• Advanced ‘Graphic Layer’ Editing
• Scene Sequencing (create arrangements within each preset)
• Templates for Kore 2 and Maschine
• Comes with all of the Twisted Tools ‘freebie’ plugins as part of the download

Vortex requires Native Instruments Reaktor 5.15 for Mac or PC. Native Instruments Kore 2 or Maschine are also required if using their respective included templates.

You can purchase Vortex via direct download from Twisted Tools for $29. The 6 free Reaktor ensembles can be downloaded separately from Vortex after registering on their web site.

Twisted Tools is the brainchild of Igor Shilov (Reaktor designer SonicTwist) and Josh Hinden (Director of MIDI, Expression.edu). They aim to bring electronic musicians innovative and user friendly tools, with an emphasis on unique design and high quality sound. While their current emphasis is on developing instruments for the Native Instruments Reaktor platform, future development of Audio Unit and VST devices is planned.

twistedtools.com/shop/samplers/vortex

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