MERG-E

MERG-E is a sampler instrument for Reaktor 6.5+, created for the exploration and transformation of audio through multiple simultaneous playheads (up to 8), loop memories, and a focused set of sound-shaping tools.

Thanks to its Dynamic LAYERS system, it's easy to move quickly between very different sonic results from lo-fi, broken, and tape-like textures to hyper-digital, chaotic, cinematic or minimal looping structures, all within a minimal interface designed to keep the focus on sound.

MERG-E is the result of a long process of experimentation around multi-playhead playback and loop manipulation, refined into a tool meant for fast, intuitive exploration with samples.

If you enjoy pushing recordings beyond their original context, I hope MERG-E finds a place in your workflow.

Features:

• Create up to 8 Loop Slots to store different start and end points for the loaded sample.
• Play Loop Slots or transpose them via MIDI notes.
• Modulate Volume and Pan according to the playheads position.
• Layer pitch can be quantized to preset intervals like Octaves, Fifths or Semitones, or fully shaped per layer using the Manual mode.
• Crush, Filter, Grain Delay with Pitch-shifting and Space effects.
• VARIATE function to generate subtle sound variations or discover potential new sounds.
• Includes 82 snapshots and 76 samples to explore and manipulate.
• Optimized for real-time performance, allowing MIDI Learn and Automation on most parameters.
• Light on CPU usage.

Explore MERG-E here: antblanca.com/pages/merg-e

Video Teaser: {See video at top of page}

Audio Demo: YouTube/8Zvx1lEVo4