All of these controls can be affected and adjusted in real-time, providing a highly intuitive way to shape sound. So next, let’s look at the two different modes The Granulator offers – Slice Mode<\/strong> and One Shot Mode<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slice Mode<\/strong> is perfect for working with loops, whether they\u2019re drum grooves or melodic phrases. This mode allows you to chop your sample into sections, letting you apply granular processing to each slice and then rearrange them into entirely new patterns. Every slice can be assigned to a key or pad, so you can trigger, play, and program them however you like. To make slicing even easier, The Granulator gives you the following three ways to set your slice points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One-Shot Mode<\/strong> is your go-to for turning a single sound into a fully playable instrument. Just drag in any sample, and the granular engine lets you reshape it however you like, from adding a subtle glitchy edge to completely transforming it into an unrecognisable new texture. The best part? Once loaded, your sound instantly plays across your MIDI keyboard like a synth. The plugin even detects the sample\u2019s key, so you can quickly shift pitch or octave to make it fit seamlessly into any track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After reshaping your sounds with granular synthesis, The Granulator lets you take things even further with built-in processing effects. Start with the Shaper<\/strong>, which sculpts the envelope of individual grains. Try pushing it hard for that classic pumping EDM vibe. Then add Compression<\/strong>. Great for tightening up drum and percussion sounds and giving them extra punch. A Reverb<\/strong> is on hand too, with controls for size, decay, and low cut, perfect for adding space and atmosphere. Rounding it out is a Stereo Delay<\/strong>, letting you offset the left and right channels for wide, immersive textures and lush pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Granular synthesis plugins are nothing new, but Phil Speiser\u2019s Granulator makes the process of reshaping samples refreshingly straightforward. Instead of setting up complex plugin chains, everything you need to experiment is right here in one place. Whether you want to transform a vocal into a textured pad, reflip a loop into a fresh new idea, or simply add some subtle movement to a sound, the workflow is quick and intuitive. Slice Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Note: for this to work effectively, the sample should sit on the grid and be trimmed perfectly to the start and end of the sample. <\/li>\n\n\n\nOne Shot Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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And with an introductory price of just \u00a314.99 (regularly \u00a379.99), it should provide hours of sound design fun for very little cost. In the video below, Phil demonstrates just how versatile it can be by turning a simple loop and vocal into some serious DnB joyfulness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n