Yeah. Processing for perfection is a groove killer.
Reaktor 6 worth it? I have a new laptop so how would this integrate with elektron gear?
Reaktor > Soundcard > [insert fave Elektron audio in here]
And you can map some cc’s in too.
And Reaktor Blocks has CV in/out.
Can you recommend a suitable sound card?
I am completely non computer music design but since I have a new laptop can explore this aspect a bit.
Roland Duo Capture Ex has been solid here for audio/midi for pretty cheap and it’s very portable and works fine on ipad too via CCK. <–main reason I grabbed it.
My main interface is Focusrite pro 40 + octopre but probably overkill for you right now (and dated compared to newer options…) and guessing your laptop prob doesn’t have firewire.
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Just fell into the Reaktor trap as well ^^
Excuse the genuine noob but… how do you input/output CV signal into the computer ?
I guess audio in/out would not accept 10V signals…
Would you use a CV to MIDI converter ?
This way you would unfortunately introduce aliases to the continuous input CV signal 
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Something like this:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cSvpybGZDR5K6
Or this:
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 - Premium Audio Interface https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004YPRPJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vTvpybYMVFKVJ
And ultra low cost option:
Behringer UCA222 U-Control Ultra-Low Latency 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0023BYDHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gYvpyb5TS1E2K
I can’t really recommend the above, it depends how many audio ins and outs you think you’ll need, but all are respectable and more than capable for just getting audio shared between laptop and your machines.
And you’ll need one of these if you want to midi control Reaktor Blocks:
Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI Interface https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00967UN50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AUvpybKMHMXP5
There are much cheaper USB midi interfaces but they can be finicky - this one is solid.
If your just exploring, get the Behringer sound card and Roland USB midi - you’ll be set up for around 60 clams.
Or the duo capture as @Callofthevoid suggests - that’s a neat all in one solution that will give you lots of mileage.
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You can use a “dc coupled” audio interface and that will let you employ some of the audio in/outs for cv.
Check the expert sleepers website for a list of user verified interfaces that are known to work - it’s quite a decent list, you might have something that works already.
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwacompatibility.html
MIDI - cv converter could be a way too - quite a few synths/modules have these built in these days.
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Yes Expert Sleepers are the experts in this department.
They have some great gear.
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OK, I see the “DC coupled” keyword helps to find info, thanks gents !
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And if you have a Motu or other DC coupled audio interface Motu Volta is a great bit of software
Turns your audio interface into a voltage controlled interface
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Thanks all 
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NI would be really smart to build a standalone box for integrating Reaktor with hardware. I’ve been tempted by the ES-8 (with some ES-5/ES-6 expansions) but am not totally convinced I want to commit the space in my rack for it. A little mass-produced box under $500 that could integrate R6 with the eurorack standard would be appealing for a lot of people who have a few semi-modulars and don’t want to commit to full modular, as well as the more dedicated wigglers who want a hybrid approach.
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Seriously. If Nord aint gonna do it, NI certainly should.
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Also there is the expert sleepers es 8, for instant connection with Reaktor, Max etc. But it’s quite expensive. http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es8.html
I love Reaktor Blocks. I was thinking about the connection with Eurorack quite a while. Isn’t it kind of groundbreaking? Especially for starting a modular. You could just buy some great oscillators for example and use all the utilities and modulation modules from Blocks. But it’s not that much discussed in the forums.
This guy Michael Hetrick has build tons of awesome blocks inspired by eurorack modules. he explains connecting Reaktor via a DC coupled interface in this video.
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Ah you mentioned the ES 8 while I was writing my comment 
The ES-8/ES-3 or whatever is a pretty smart way to do it for sure, and I definitely appreciate what Os does (have a Disting in my rack and a USAMO on the way for syncing my computer with my hardware). But it really seems like a hardware box from NI would be logical with how they’ve designed R6, so hopefully my pipe dreams come to be…in fact, I think I’m going to fire off an email to NI now.
And Michael Hetrick does amazing work. Everyone should get on the user library and download his module collection if they want a constant source of inspiration.
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I either record TB3/A4 using OT or directly record plugins in Ableton. Then I prepare sample chains in Ableton and transfer that to OT.
That’s it. Easy workflow, but a lot of work if you have a lot of material.
COOL!
Buuuuuut what about Reaktor?
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Should I be gassin for this software? Feelin it.
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