Argotlunar is an innovative real-time delay-line granulator designed to transform incoming audio into surreal soundscapes. By breaking an audio stream into short grains, each customizable with parameters like amplitude, panning, duration, delay, pitch, glissando, filter, and envelope, Argotlunar opens up a world of creative audio manipulation. These grains are mixed and sent to the main output, which can be fed back into the input for chaotic and textured layering.
The plug-in supports synchronization with the host tempo, making it perfect for rhythmic textures and pulsing effects. It can also quantize pitch parameters, allowing for harmonic or melodic transformations. With the option to correlate parameters—such as adjusting filter cutoff based on pitch or panning shorter grains centrally—Argotlunar offers precise, expressive control over your sound design.
Argotlunar’s robust grain controls enable complex audio experiments, from ethereal ambient layers to wild, chaotic feedback loops. The granulator’s ability to correlate grain parameters ensures that even dense, layered compositions maintain clarity and depth. Whether creating rhythmic pulses or distorted noise walls, the feedback option adds an element of unpredictability for adventurous producers.
For users on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Argotlunar provides flexible support. Keep in mind, some compatibility notes are important, such as the need for certain fonts on Linux and compatibility settings for older versions of Renoise. While it may not support Final Cut Pro X or specific macOS versions, its VST and AudioUnit availability across multiple platforms makes it a valuable tool for electronic producers.
Argotlunar acts as a real-time delay-line granulator, breaking audio into grains for transformation and remixing.
It works with most VST and AudioUnit-compatible DAWs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Note that it does not support Final Cut Pro X.
Yes, its parameters can sync to your DAW’s tempo, making it ideal for creating rhythmic and pulsing effects.
Some macOS versions (like 10.11 and 10.12) have reported issues due to compatibility changes by Apple.
While Argotlunar focuses on real-time granular processing, it doesn’t inherently offer MIDI control for grain triggers.
Linux users should install the ttf-bitstream-vera
fonts for proper display.
Yes, versions are available for both 64-bit and 32-bit systems.