Posts with tag granular

News | Jan 22, 2021 by Rounik Sethi

ADDAC System's take on granular synthesis includes longer buffer sizes, making unit versatile for 'accidental effects', subtle processing or complete transformation of incoming audio signals.

News | Jan 04, 2021 by Rounik Sethi

This new, free, cinematic instrument for Kontakt provides granular shaping, random waveform playback, 2 step sequencers, 64 sound sources and much more.

Tutorial | Jun 14, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

Granular synthesis, invented by Iannis Xenakis in 1959, is often passed by when talking about synthesis. Here we explore what it is and show how easily it can create unique and impressive sounds.

News | Mar 19, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Grano takes samples like synth lines, field recordings or drums loops and takes you on a journey into unexpected sonic landscapes. It's probably most well suited for ambient and experimental genres.

News | Mar 18, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Tracker from Polyend is a machine combining the retro feel of software trackers with sampler, wavetable, granular FM synthesis, sequencer and arranger in a portable standalone hardware form.

News | Feb 25, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

There will be more to see and hear of this machine in the future. In the meantime here's the second teaser video of the upcoming instrument from Polyend.

News | Aug 12, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

The popular granular synth from Tracktion comes to the desktop. Here's what you need to know.

News | Jun 21, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Get into the far-reaching depths of PORTAL's advanced features to dial in the exact sound you want. Here's what you need to know about Output's latest soft synth.

News | May 25, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With a bespoke granular engine that places the source audio into a powerful '" yet easy-to-use '" interface, STRAYLIGHT provides lush, organic timbres.

Review | May 23, 2019 by Noah Pred

This playable granular synth and beat looper for Reaktor inspired Noah Pred to create some excellent new sounds. Here's how he got on...

News | Apr 10, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Dark synth soundscapes are the order of the day with this new Kontakt instrument from Karanyi - and it's available at a big discount for a limited time.

Review | Mar 23, 2019 by Scott Riesterer

With internal sampling, live input, two granular streams and the ability to work as a DSP platform, Qu-Bit's Nebulae V2 is a remarkable piece of gear. Scott Riesterer certainly thought so...

News | Dec 09, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Isotonik Studios welcome Maurizio Giri of Amazing Noises to their collective with the release of Granular Lab for Ableton Live users. A real treat.

Review | Sep 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Blinksonic's latest Reaktor ensemble uses unusual samples and some clever synthesis to deliver results that are captivating, cinematic and often unexpected. Hollin Jones took it for a spin.

Review | Aug 14, 2018 by Noah Pred

This new granular soft synth from Audio Damage fuses the company's slick, minimalist design with a vast scope for sound design possibilities. Noah Pred has his mind blown...