Native Instruments Super 8 Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 1
2. Welcome to SUPER 8 ................................................................................................. 2
2.1. Document Conventions ..................................................................................... 2
3. Using SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL .................................................................. 3
3.1. Opening SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL .................................................... 3
3.2. Exploring Factory Preset Files in KOMPLETE KONTROL ................................... 3
3.3. Saving and Loading User Preset Files in KOMPLETE KONTROL ........................ 5
4. Using SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6 ................................................................................... 7
4.1. Opening SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6 .................................................................... 7
4.2. Exploring Factory Preset Files in REAKTOR 6 .................................................... 7
4.3. Saving and Loading User Preset Files in REAKTOR 6 ........................................ 8
5. Overview of SUPER 8 ................................................................................................ 11
5.1. Header .......................................................................................................... 12
5.1.1. Global .................................................................................................. 12
5.1.2. Unison ................................................................................................. 13
5.2. Oscillators ...................................................................................................... 13
5.3. Filter .............................................................................................................. 15
5.3.1. Filter Envelope ..................................................................................... 17
5.4. Amp ............................................................................................................... 18
5.4.1. Amp Envelope ...................................................................................... 18
5.5. Pitch Modulation ............................................................................................. 19
5.6. Modulators ..................................................................................................... 21
5.7. Modulation Routing ......................................................................................... 22
5.8. Effects ........................................................................................................... 23
5.8.1. Chorus ................................................................................................. 24
5.8.2. Flanger ................................................................................................ 25
5.8.3. Delay ................................................................................................... 26
5.8.4. Reverb ................................................................................................. 27
6. Credits ..................................................................................................................... 28
Disclaimer
1. DISCLAIMER
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this document is
subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication
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Document authored by: David Gover
Software version: 1.0 (05/2019)
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Welcome to SUPER 8
2. WELCOME TO SUPER 8
SUPER 8 aims to capture the essence of polyphonic synthesizers from the 80's era. It possesses
an uncompromising vintage sound but also a distinctive character of its own. With a clear and
straightforward signal flow, SUPER 8 makes it easy to create and tweak your sounds through a
clean, next-generation interface.
Use simple sliders to blend up to four waveforms for each of the two oscillators. Mix the oscillators,
sync them, and fold in FM oscillation for more complex tones. Apply low-pass, band-pass, or highpass filtering, then use ASDR sliders to make quick changes to filter and amplifier envelopes.
Add motion to your sounds by diving into the modulation section. Choose one or more modulation
waveforms, then dial in speed and phase settings. For maximum creative flexibility, use modulation routing to map almost any source to any destination.
With SUPER 8 you'll find sweet spots are plentiful and sonic possibilities are endless!
Thank you for choosing SUPER 8.
2.1. Document Conventions
This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential issues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can be expected:
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efficiently.
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given context.
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full attention.
Furthermore, the following formatting is used:
• Paths to locations on your hard disk or other storage devices are printed in italics.
• Important names and concepts are printed in bold.
• Square brackets are used to reference keys on a computer’s keyboard, e.g., Press [Shift] +
[Enter].
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Using SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
3. USING SUPER 8 IN KOMPLETE KONTROL
SUPER 8 is optimized to integrate with KOMPLETE KONTROL using Native Kontrol Standard
(NKS). You can explore Factory Preset files in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser, and control
the instrument using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
The following sections explain how to open SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL, as well as explore Factory Preset files and use User Preset files.
3.1. Opening SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
To open SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL:
Opening SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
1. Go to the Browser’s Library tab (1).
2. Select the factory content (2).
3. Open the Product selector by clicking on the arrow symbol (3).
4. Find SUPER 8 in the list of Native Instruments products.
5. Place the mouse over the SUPER 8 entry and click on the arrow symbol that appears in the
upper right corner (4).
SUPER 8 loads with its default Preset file.
3.2. Exploring Factory Preset Files in KOMPLETE KONTROL
To explore Factory Preset files in KOMPLETE KONTROL:
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Using SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
Exploring Factory Preset files in KOMPLETE KONTROL
You can use the Preset display in KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Header to load Preset files.
• Click on the arrow buttons in the Preset display (1).
The Preset files are loaded one after the other.
Alternatively, you can load Preset files from the Browser’s Results list and benefit from the Prehear
function. This allows you to listen to the preview of a Preset file before loading it.
• Click on an entry in the Results list (2) to select it.
The preview of the corresponding Preset file is played back (Prehear needs to be enabled in
KOMPLETE KONTROL).
• Double click on an entry in the Results list (2).
The corresponding Preset file is loaded.
Filtering Results by Musical Genre
If you want to only explore Preset files that are associated with a particular musical genre, you can
do so by using the TYPES filter in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.
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Using SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
The Types and Sub-Types for SUPER 8
To filter the entries in the Browser’s Results list by musical genres:
1. Open the TYPES filter in the Browser.
2. Click on the Type Multitrack to show the available Sub-Types.
3. Click on one of the musical genres available as Sub-Types.
The Results list only shows Preset files associated with the selected musical genre.
3.3. Saving and Loading User Preset Files in KOMPLETE KONTROL
In order to permanently save all adjustments and settings made in SUPER 8 including your sound
variations, combinations of sound presets, samples, and patterns, you need to save a User Preset
file.
Saving User Preset Files
To save a User Preset file:
1. Select the entry Save As… in the File submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu.
2. Enter a name for your User Preset file and click on Save in the Save Preset dialog.
Your User Preset file is saved.
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Using SUPER 8 in KOMPLETE KONTROL
Loading User Preset Files
To load a previously saved User Preset file:
1. Select the user content in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser and ensure that SUPER 8 is
selected in the Product selector.
2. Find your User Preset file in the Results list and double-click on it.
Your User Preset file is loaded.
User Preset files saved in KOMPLETE KONTROL can also be loaded when using
SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6. For more information about loading User Preset files in
REAKTOR 6, refer to Saving and Loading User Preset Files in REAKTOR 6.
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Using SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6
4. USING SUPER 8 IN REAKTOR 6
SUPER 8 is a REAKTOR Ensemble that can be loaded in REAKTOR 6. This allows you to not
only play the instrument, but also combine it with other Ensembles, or dive into its Structure to
learn more about how it is built.
Information about using Ensembles and the Structure can be found in the REAKTOR 6 documentation.
The following sections explain how to open SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6, as well as explore Factory
Preset files and use User Preset files.
4.1. Opening SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6
To open SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6:
Opening SUPER 8 in REAKTOR 6
1. Go to the Browser’s Player tab (1).
2. Select the factory content (2).
3. Find the SUPER 8 folder (3) in the list of Native Instruments products and click on it.
4. Drag and drop SUPER 8.ens (4) from the lower section of the Browser into REAKTOR’s
main area, or double-click on it.
SUPER 8 loads with its default Preset file.
4.2. Exploring Factory Preset Files in REAKTOR 6
In REAKTOR 6, SUPER 8’s Factory Preset files can be explored by loading Snapshots. The Snapshots are identical to the corresponding Preset files in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
You can use the Snapshot menu in REAKTOR’s Toolbar to load Snapshots.
• Click on the arrow buttons in the Snapshot menu.
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