Arturia Pigments v3.5.0 (x54)

Arturia promises that while Pigments can sound like other synths, no other synth can sound like Pigments. It is truly a 21st century instrument that will become the go-to choice for all producers, sound designers, and synth-fans alike thanks to its extraordinary features and tempting price. Pigments has some colorful tricks up its sleeve. In fact, it can do things other Synthesizers simply cannot do.
These include:
Scale quantized pitch modulations to build complex melodic sequences
Continuous unison controls that can be modulated, with classic and chord modes
Extensive waveshaping options for the wavetable oscillator, with great aliasing control
The usual modulation sources and some more unconventional ones like the Turing and Binary random generators
Powerful gate/retrig handling for modulators. Perfect to inspire unusual rhythmic sequences or self-generating patches
Polyrhythmic sequencer with a strong emphasis on randomness, with scale control to remain musical
Features:
Two engines in parallel: the best of both worlds
Virtual Analog triple oscillator engine
Complex Wavetable engine with morphing and import
Twin filters: dozens to choose from
Classic filters from V Collection instruments
Modern filters like surgeon and comb
Continuous series/parallel routing
Powerful effects section: an all-in-one solution
13 stunning effects, including wavefolder, overdrive, parametric EQ, and delay
Insert or Send routing options with drag and drop for easy switching
All the essential parameters can be modulated
Advanced modulation system: modulate anything with anything
Graphical editing, source-based or destination-based
Envelopes, LFOs, Function generators, Random sources
4 assignable Macros to control multiple parameters at once
Visual interface: understand your sound
Graphical representation of the most important modules
Living, moving waveform to see your sound come alive
Polyrhythmic Sequencer and Arpeggiator: get creative
Create complex, custom and evolving sequences or arps
Extensive factory preset library: learn from the masters
Hundreds of presets from awesome artists and experienced sound designers, including Jeremy Savage, Starcadian, Cubic Spline, Mord Fustang, and Jörg Hüttner Highlighted "notes" to show which parameters are recommended to tweak.
What's new in Pigments 3:
Pigments has evolved to be bigger, bolder, and more versatile than ever, blurring the lines between timbres and pushing sound design into vivid new territory.
An infinite spectrum of sound
Pigments 3 raises the bar for VST instruments, surpassing the capabilities of premium hardware synths and plugins alike, making your wildest sonic fantasy a full-color reality. Effortlessly build, animate, customize, and refine complex patches unlike anything you've ever heard.
Create any sound
Whatever sound you need, Pigments can take you there.
From bright nylon-like plucks to the fattest wavetable sounds, dark hip hop & trap bass to creeping film soundtrack ambience, Pigments is your blank sonic canvas. Combine any pair from a selection of 4 state-of-the-art sound engines, and layer them with deep sub bass and a sprinkling of sampled noise for instant access to every texture, timbre, and color.
Endless customization
Any parameter tweak or expression is just a colorful click away. Shape, animate, and elevate your sound until it's entirely your own with instant patch modulation, the best classic & modern filters, and stunning studio-grade FX.
Musical sequencing
Pigments doesn't just make amazing sounds and inspiring synth presets
- it makes music.
The advanced sequencing section lets you weave beautiful melodies, catchy motifs, and entire arrangements without ever leaving Pigments. Need a dose of inspiration? Experiment with powerful arpeggiation, scale quantization, and smart randomization that'll get you back on the creative path in no time. On the Seq page, everything is laid out simply in front of you. Watch your sequence as it plays, and make adjustments to notes, octaves, velocity, and more with a simple click and drag.
What's new?
New Features:
* Engine Cross modulation: Engine 1 and 2 can now modulate each other
* Filter Engine modulation: Engine 1 and 2 can now modulate the filters
* New Distortion module with 13 additional algorithms
* New Comb Filter featuring 3 new modes (LP6, BP6, HP6)
* Samples can now be previewed directly in the Sample Browser
* Sample Browser now support custom folders and subfolder browsing
* Parametric EQ bands can now be modulated
* Pigments 3.5 Factory Library (150 new presets)
* Pigments 3.5 Wavetables (59 new wavetables)
Improvements:
* Various UI and UX improvements
* Improved Analog Engine layout
* Improved FX bus gain management
* New defaults values for the Comb Filter parameters
* Parameters name and description improvements
Bugfixes:
* Various GUI fixes
* Noise Waveforms are now correctly shown in the Utility Engine
* 4/1 and 8/1 delay times are now correct
Home Page -

https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments/overview