Arturia have announced ‘Efx FRAGMENTS’, a new creative addition to their line of effect plugins based on granular processing.
In Arturia’s own words “This plugin is designed to allow users to divide and redesign any sound using a plethora of granular techniques, presented in an intuitive and curious way – guaranteeing fun, inspiring, and musical results for any project or style.”
- Musical, experimental – This is a plugin that captures the best elements of granular processing, letting you explore it on your own terms. Whether you’re looking for subtle musical enhancement or total granular chaos, Efx FRAGMENTS ticks all the boxes.
- Versatile – With 3 modes of granular processing, huge quantization and pitch flexibility, customizable modulation, and built-in FX, Efx FRAGMENTS offers unprecedented versatility and a feature set that exceeds every expectation.
- Intuitive workflow – Granular doesn’t have to be complex. Efx FRAGMENTS distils it into an accessible & inspiring plugin that encourages experimentation and delivers amazing results every time.
Features:
- 3 intuitive and powerful modes of granular processing: Classic, Rhythmic, and Texture
- Separate modules for absolute control over grain capture, behaviour, and processing
- Transient & Snap-To-Grid grain quantization
- Tempo-synchronized or free-running processing
- Spray & Randomization features for moving textures and ever-evolving sounds
- +/- 3 octaves (36 semitones) of pitch-shifting range, including scale quantization
- Advanced panel featuring assignable modulation sources: 2 Custom Macros, 3 Function Generators, 1 Envelope Follower, and a built-in Step Sequencer
- Dedicated Pan & Spatial module for ambience and full stereo field control
- 2 FX slots including classic & modern algorithms like Tape Echo, Multi-Filter, and more
- Grain Crush feature offers authentic output emulations from CMI V and Emulator II V
- Central Visualizer for real-time visual feedback of your sound
- Dozens of presets for modern sound design, ambient production, and beat-making flexibility
- Compatible with all major DAWs, featuring free updates, in-app tutorials, and a resizable GUI
Fragments is available to purchase now from Arturia’s website.
https://www.arturia.com/