Product Description

• Real-Time Granular FX Graindad is a granular effect for high-quality real-time audio manipulation. Freeze
• texturize or reorganize & slice your audio
• triggered by transients
• clocks or MIDI notes. A complex modulation system with intelligent randomizers provides astonishing results. Filters
• reverbs
• delays and the all-at-once manipulating Harvester complete the package. What Graindad Can Do With up to 64 grains Graindad offers extensive possibilities to define your sound in real-time. 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
• & 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. As important as the playback is
• recording also plays a huge role in defining the overall result. Graindad can record in sync to your host clock or be triggered directly via MIDI. It can even dynamically start recording depending on transients in your audio material. Modulation Engine In addition to an envelope
• LFO and a classic step sequencer with step repeat
• the Harvester
• various randomizers and MIDI notes can be used as modulation sources. Even the intensity and source of modulation can be controlled by randomizers
• and can do so in different modes. Not to forget the Modmix Control
• which crossfades between the Harvester and Main Page modulation for surprising results. Effects Whether it's classic effects like filters
• reverbs
• and delays
• Graindad's effects section has everything you need in order to add a new dimension to your sound. Filter types include lowpass
• bandpass
• band reject and highpass. Choose between three reverb effects: HQ reverb
• spring reverb and shimmer. The delay section offers not only different delay types but also flanger and chorus modes. Dry/Wet controls make it easy to blend filter sweeps into the image or use the bandpass as a peaking EQ to emphasise certain frequencies. The Harvester The Harvester modulates all 12 main controls at once. The distance between the Harvester and parameter objects defines the modulation depth. The parameter objects have "moons" that can be recorded as automation or randomized for additional layers of motion. On the Auto-Pilot Page
• the Harvester can move between 12 breakpoints
• which can also be triggered by MIDI notes for performative control. The power of the Harvester is hard to put into words. Hours of fun and surprises
• and endless sonic possibilities await. Of course
• there are many more features that are explained in detail in the manual. Features Grain Engine with up to 64 grains 12 main controller for easy handling Harvester: Innovative modulation system Freeze
• Stutter
• Glitch
• Texturize Multiband transient detector Host sync and transient clock 16-step trigger sequencer LP
• Band Reject filters HQ reverb
• spring reverb
• shimmer
• delay
• flanger
• chorus Complex dry/wet envelope Modulation system with countless random functions Morph between Harvester and modulation System Requirements Mac macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher (Intel / M1 Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only) Audio Unit
• VST2
• VST3
• Standalone Windows Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only) VST2
• VST3
• Standalone Notes: Looperator is used as the example Pop up windows must be allowed within your browser's 'Settings' for the download link to be triggered Mac 1. After purchasing your product
• visit Sugar Bytes to register your software. 2. Enter the email address that you wish to register the software to
• as well as copy and paste/manually enter the serial number provided within your User Account > click ‘Register’. 3.  Your software has successfully been registered > download your Apple (Mac) installer. Note:  An email containing your Sugar Bytes login details and temporary password (in the form of a code) will be sent to the inbox of the email that you used to register the software with > this may have landed in the junk/spam folder of your email. After logging into your account
• you can select the 'Change Password' option to personalise your secret password. 4. Double-click the .dmg installer file to begin the installation process > click ‘Continue’. 5. Read the Software License Agreement > click ‘Continue’ and then ‘Agree’. 6. Copy and paste/manually enter the 8-digit serial code that exists in your Sugar Bytes account. 7. Select the software format (s) that you wish to install
• depending upon the DAW (s) you are using > click ‘Continue’. 8. Review the installation and click ‘Install’. 9. The installation of the software has successfully completed > click ‘Close’.  10. Restart your DAW and locate/open your purchased Sugar Bytes software from the plug-in selection. Note:  You may need to Refresh/Rescan your DAW's Plug-in List
• if the software fails to appear. The Software is now Activated and Ready for Use Within Your DAW! Windows 1. After purchasing your product
• visit Sugar Bytes to register your software. 2. Enter the email address that you wish to register the software to
• as well as copy and paste/manually enter the serial number provided within your User Account > click ‘Register’. 3. Your software has successfully been registered > download your Windows (PC) installer. Note:  An email containing your Sugar Bytes login details and temporary password (in the form of a code) will be sent to the inbox of the email that you used to register the software with > this may have landed in the junk/spam folder of your email. After logging into your account
• you can select the 'Change Password' option to personalise your secret password. 4. Double-click the .zip folder to extract and reveal its contents. 5. Double-click the .exe installer file to begin the installation process > click ‘Next’. 6. Select 'I accept the agreement’ > click ‘Next’. 7. Copy and paste/manually enter the 8-digit serial code that exists in your Sugar Bytes account. 8. Select the format (s) that you wish to install > click ‘Next’. 9. Select the software directories in which to install the software formats (32 and/or 64-Bit) to > click ‘Next’. 10. Select a folder in which to install the software to > click ‘Next’. 11. Review the installation and click ‘Install’. 12. The installation of the software has successfully completed > click ‘Finish’. 13. Restart your DAW and locate/open your purchased Sugar Bytes software from the plug-in selection. Note:  You may need to Refresh/Rescan your DAW's Plug-in List
• if the software fails to appear. The Software is now Activated and Ready for Use Within Your DAW! ​

Additional Information

About the Sugar Bytes Graindad

The Sugar Bytes Graindad represents excellent craftsmanship in the Granular FX category.

Why Choose the Sugar Bytes Graindad?

• •Authentic Sugar Bytes craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Sugar Bytes's respected Granular FX lineup

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