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Description

Dive into a world of granular morphing textures with Rigid Audio Grainstates. This powerful Kontakt instrument is designed to offer musicians and producers an immersive sound creation experience, perfect for crafting ambient landscapes and experimental soundscapes. Grainstates presents a collection of 128 meticulously crafted presets, each containing three distinct "states" that can be morphed and sequenced to create evolving sonic narratives.

Harness the power of four independent layers, each capable of playing back one of 64 source waveforms, selected at random for endless creative possibilities. Whether you're layering lush textures or designing intricate soundscapes, Grainstates provides an intuitive interface to control granular playback parameters such as grain flux, speed, and detuning. Add depth and dimension with onboard effects like flanger, phaser, and flair, or use the built-in production-quality reverb to elevate your tracks.

Grainstates also empowers you to personalize your sound by importing your own WAV or AIF files directly into each layer with a simple drag-and-drop process. With two sequencers and a state-sequencer that allows for 8-step morphing, your creative potential is limitless. Whether you're a seasoned producer or an adventurous newcomer, Grainstates is your gateway to a new realm of sound exploration.

Key Features:

  • 128 Factory Presets with 3 morphable states each
  • 4x 64 (256) Source WAV Sounds across four layers
  • 4 Engines: 2x Grain, 1x Wavetable, 1x Timestretching
  • 2x 64-Step Modulation Tables for intricate sound design
  • State-Sequencer with 8 Steps and Morphing capabilities
  • Preset and Sound Randomization for unique creations
  • Built-In Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, and Flair Effects
  • User Audio File import via Drag and Drop

System Requirements: - Requires FULL version of Native Instruments Kontakt 6.4.2 or above - Not fully functional in the FREE Kontakt Player (DEMO mode only)

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Rigid Audio Grainstates.

Features and functionality

  • Grainstates allows layering multiple instances in Kontakt, enabling users to randomize settings and discover unique sound textures through experimentation.

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Use cases and applications

  • Ideal for creating evolving ambient textures with unexpected bursts of noise, suitable for cinematic and experimental music projects.

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Comparisons

  • Unlike OUTPUT's Portal, Grainstates functions as a sound-generating instrument rather than an audio effect, allowing for direct sound creation within a DAW.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the creative preset names and pre-mapped modulation options, enhancing the flexibility and depth of sound design.

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Software and compatibility

  • Grainstates offers the option to import user sounds, providing additional creative possibilities not easily achieved in some other software.

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Value and pricing

  • Owners are impressed by the value offered at discounted prices, noting it as a significant deal for Kontakt users.

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