Native Instruments is pleased to announce that the REAKTOR 5.6 update is now available for free download. Alongside full 64-bit support for Windows and Mac OSX, the latest REAKTOR 5.6 update will appeal particularly to the advanced user community, with several new features for those building their own or modifying existing instruments.

You can download the update using the NI Service Center or the Online Update Manager.

Here's a run-down of the main new and improved features:

• 64-bit support for Windows and Mac OSX
• Improved navigation concept
• Added ‘breadcrumb’ navigation to structure view
• Added searchbox to add modules
• New 800-page module reference manual
• Scrolling of structures with Alt+Drag over structure
• Added hide frame and transparency property to XY module
• Added drag copy to other structure view
• Recorder shows recorded time when recording
• Add abort function to file not found dialog on project recall
• Improved loading time for ensembles with many Send/Receive terminals
• PNG file support for picture modules