Grain Strain Granular Effect VST
Grain Strain Granular VST
Grain Strain is an innovative granular looping effect plug-in available for both Microsoft Windows and macOS, compatible with VST2, VST3, AU, and CLAP formats. Developed with native C++ code, it promises high performance and minimal CPU usage, making it a powerful tool for producers seeking dynamic audio manipulation without compromising system resources.
System Requirements:
- 32-bit & 64-bit
- VST, AU
- Windows
- macOS
Description
Granular Looping and Envelopes
Grain Strain’s core strength lies in its advanced grain looping functionality. Users can sync grain loops to their host’s tempo, making it easy to create time-based effects that fit perfectly into any project. With envelopes for both individual grains and frame iterations, producers can achieve fluid, evolving soundscapes or sharp, rhythmic loops with precision control.
MIDI and Micro-Tuning Integration
The plug-in’s “Grain Vocoder” feature allows grain frequency manipulation via MIDI input, supporting up to eight voices for rich, polyphonic textures. Additionally, Grain Strain supports MTS-ESP by ODDSound for dynamic micro-tuning, ensuring compatibility with unique scales and tunings. The inclusion of MIDI Learn functionality means that every parameter can be assigned to MIDI CC for enhanced real-time control during performances or studio sessions.
Key Features:
This plug-in excels at flexible grain looping, offering advanced envelope control and Sync-to-Host options for seamless integration into your DAW. With MIDI support and micro-tuning capabilities, Grain Strain is tailored for creative sound design, whether you’re crafting textured soundscapes or rhythmic audio effects.
- Efficient Performance: Written in C++ for high performance and low CPU impact.
- Flexible Grain Looping: Syncs to host tempo and offers adjustable grain and frame envelopes.
- Grain Vocoder: Control grain frequency through MIDI with up to eight polyphonic voices.
- Micro-Tuning Support: Compatible with MTS-ESP for micro-tuning.
- MIDI Learn: Full MIDI CC control for all parameters.
- Resizable Interface: User-friendly design with adjustable sizing options (except in the "N" version).
FAQ
Grain Strain is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems on Windows and macOS. Ensure your DAW supports VST2, VST3, AU, or CLAP plug-ins.
The "Grain Vocoder" feature allows you to modulate the frequency of grains using MIDI input, enabling up to eight voices for complex, harmonic textures.
Yes, every parameter in Grain Strain can be controlled via MIDI CC using the MIDI Learn feature.
MTS-ESP is a system that enables dynamic micro-tuning, allowing producers to work with non-standard tuning systems seamlessly.
The standard version of Grain Strain includes a resizable interface for convenience; however, this is not available in the "N" version.
Grain Strain works with any DAW that supports VST2, VST3, AU, or CLAP plug-in formats.
