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Sound Particles GrainDust Granular Synthesizer Perpetual (Digital Download)


From Tiny Grains to
Creative Organic Sounds

GrainDust is a powerful granular synthesizer with 4 fully independent granular layers, giving you the freedom to create rich and evolving textures. Every grain can move, shift, and breathe, creating results that feel alive and truly three-dimensional. Comes loaded with an exclusive library of unique sounds, giving your music and sound design a signature character from the very first note.

4 Granular Layers. Infinite Textures. Total Control.

4 Granular Layers

Import your own samples for each layer or explore +1200 samples crafted for unique expression.

Spatial Power

Create in stereo, surround, binaural, 7.1.4, Ambisonics, and beyond.

MPE Support

Express every nuance of your performance.                               

+250 Presets

Explore over 250 presets and sub-presets, crafted to enhance your musical expression.

Built-In Movement

Animate your grains in space and time for constantly evolving sound.

Awarded Engine

Powered by the same groundbreaking technology behind SkyDust 3D.

Grains

4 Granular layers, completely customizable.

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Import Samples

Import your own audio files to build unique sounds in each granular layer.

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+1200 Samples

Jump-start your inspiration with an exclusive library of over 1200 curated samples.

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Grain Parameters

Shape each layer in detail with control over grain rate, density, size, continuity, and detune.

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Sample Range Selection

Choose exactly which region of your sample generates grains, globally or per ADSR stage, for precise sculpting.

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Up To 100 Grains

Get a massive 100 simultaneous grains per note (25 grains x 5 voices x 4 layers).

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Pitchless Grains

Add non-pitched grains in some layers, or choose which octaves to apply.

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Grain Envelopes

Define the shape of each grain and how they are distributed in time.

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Custom EG & LFO

Personalize each layer with EGs and LFOs featuring +70 waveform modifiers.

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Grain Playback Mode

Forward, Reverse, Forward + Reverse, Mirror, or a Smoothed variation of Mirror.
You choose!

Space

Space

The fully integrated 3D engine.

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Movement Modifiers

With a single click, set your sounds in motion — from smooth orbits to wild rotations.

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Spatial EG & LFO

A note that starts at the back, attacks and sustains to the center, and releases to the ceiling, with azimuth and elevation controls.

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Space Sub-Presets

Not sure where to begin? Explore our dedicated presets to space that instantly change position and movement.

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Master of Random

Deceive your brain - should all grains start at the same spot or with a slight divergence?

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3D Views

Multiple 3D visualizations let you see exactly how your sounds move in space.

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Custom SOFA File

Use our built-in HRTF datasets or load your own SOFA file to experience true spatial audio in headphones.

Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator

A modern approach to the Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

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Arpeggiator

Make it easier — choose from 7 arpeggiator modes, add extra octaves, and create instant rhythmic magics.

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Sequencer Parameters

One of the most powerful sequencers out there: up to 128 polyphonic steps, spatial controls, and endless creative options.

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Sequencer Modes

Pitch bar, mono or poly keyboard — pick the mode that fits your workflow.

Filters

Filters

Shape your grains tone, globally or per layer.

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Multiple Filters

Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Peak, and Low/High Shelf — shape your sound any way you like.

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Granular Filters

Apply filters globally or per granular layer, each with its own EG and LFO for precise control.

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Keyboard + Velocity Mapping

Make filters react to both key position and velocity for expressive, dynamic performances.

Pitch <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">&amp;</span> <span style="color: #90c85d;">Effects</span>

Pitch & Effects

Shape your grains tone, globally or per layer.

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Pitch

Create small organic pitch variations or go crazy on effects.

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Random Behaviors

Choose from unique random pitch modes to create anything from eerie textures to bright tones.

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Multiple FX

Four FX slots packed with Delay, Reverb, EQ, Filter, Bit-Crusher, and more.

Presets

Presets

Instant inspiration with deep flexibility.

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presets

+250 Presets and Sub-Presets

Browse, search, and filter through a library of over 250 presets and sub-presets to speed up your workflow.

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Random Presets

Craving happy accidents or endless possibilities? Roll the dice to instantly generate random presets.

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MPE Compatible Presets

Start creating right away with our MPE-ready presets or design your own for a touch-responsive performance.

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Specifications

Features

Presets

  • +250 Presets and Sub-Presets
  • MPE Compatible Presets
  • Random presets generator - the dice for happy accidents

Granular Engine

  • 4 Independent Granular Layers
  • +1200 Samples
  • Multi-Format Sample Loader - WAV, AIFF, AIF, FLAC, OGG
  • Polyphonic Synth
  • +15 LFO Waveforms
  • +70 LFO Waveform Modifiers
  • Multiple EGs - ADSR, AR, ADR, ADDSR, AHDSR, DAHDSR, RR

Arpeggiator

  • Arpeggiator + Sequencer
  • Step Keyboards
  • Polyphonic Sequencer with up to 128 Steps
  • Parameter Sequences
  • 7 Arpeggiator Modes
  • Snap to Scale

Filters

  • 6 Filters - Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Peak, Low Shelf, High Shelf
  • Granular Engine Filters
  • Keyboard + Velocity Mapping

Pitch

  • Pitch EG + LFO
  • Random Behaviours

Effects/Mix

  • 10 FXs - Delay, Bit Crush, Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb, Flanger, Vibrato, Chorus, Phaser, Filter
  • Mixer
  • Dry/Wet

Matrix

  • Matrix
  • Filter by (source/destination)
  • Curve Editor

Extra

  • 8 Extra EGs
  • 8 Extra LFOs

Spatial

  • Spatial Sequencer
  • Spatial Envelope Generators (EGs)
  • Spatial Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)
  • Independent Granular Engines
  • Movement Modifiers
  • Divergence
  • Snap to Speakers
  • Special Panner
  • 3D Views
  • Personalized Binaural - SOFA

Output Formats

  • Support for Mono
  • Support for Stereo: Stereo, Stereo (VBAP), Stereo (MS), Stereo (XY), Stereo (Blumlein)
  • Support for Binaural (3D sound over Headphones)
  • Support for Ambisonics up to 6th order
  • Support for Multichannel: LRC, LRCS, Quad, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.1 (SDDS), 9.0, 9.1, 5.0.2, 5.1.2, 7.0.2, 7.1.2, 9.1.2, 5.0.4, 5.1.4, 7.0.4, 7.1.4, 9.0.4, 9.1.4, 7.0.6, 7.1.6, 9.0.6, 9.1.6, 9.0.8, 9.1.8, 11.1.8, Auro 11.1, Auro 13.1, IMAX 12.0, NHK 22.2, Sony 360 RA

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