Sugar Bytes Graindad: Granular Synthesizer – Professional Audio Software & Plugin

With up to 64 grains Graindad offers extensive possibilities to define your sound in realtime. With 12 main parameters quick and powerful access to granular synthesis is provided. There are basically 2 modulation systems: a classical system with modulators like step sequencers lfo & envelope for familiar access.

And a modulation system called Harvester which provides an easy and playful way to control multiple parameters at once in a visual manner. These two modulation systems can then be mixed for uniquely complex results. Randomization is a big part of Graindad - varying amounts of randomization can be applied to nearly every parameter.

Furthermore there are dedicated functions to define when randomization should be generated for example a transient in your audio signal can trigger a randomizer. Grain Engine The heart of Graindad is the Grain Engine. While audio is being recorded it can simultaneously be played back up to 64 times via so-called grains. Organising and defining these grains is the core task of the engine.

The 12 main parameters provide the power to achieve various effects like looping stuttering time stretching pitch shifting reversing or harmonizing.