What’s New?

 

- Instead of simply improving the 2 existing engines, they actually added two more; giving Pigments four different Synthesis Engines (VA, Wavetable, Granular, and (Multi-)Sample), which includes a variety of stock-samples… but the real magic happens when you import your very own, so do NOT forget to grab some of our free samples here

 

- A brand new Low Pass Gate Filter (inspired by West Coast modular synthesis), taken straight from their emulation of Don Buchla’s ‘Easel’.

 

NOTE: This is super unique filter-type, so don’t forget to experiment! It is also known to create the ultimate pluck. However, make sure to keep in mind that the key is being used more as an Envelope/Gate, as opposed to a standard Filter.

 

- The new multi-sample engine enables us to Map up to 6 samples across the key-range; helping us to not only get more creative, but produce more realistic sampled-instruments as well. 

 

Keep in mind that all functionalities mentioned (including the ones described below) are also fully functional in Granular mode as well, as the Granulizer is simply an extension of the sampler itself.

 

• Aside from basic mapping, we can opt to trigger a set of samples based on velocity. You can even choose to ‘round robin’ a set of samples, by having those specific samples (continuously) cycle through to the next ones.

 

Meaning, every time a note/key is being triggered, the following sample (in the set) will automatically be played; even if it’s simply the same note playing over and over again.

 

This can be used in the traditional sense: to simulate a live instrument and to add some additional variety, or in the more experimental sense: to randomize the following sample being played, add an element of surprise, or even produce a sequence through creative triggering (with the sequencer/arp)... the possibilities are truly endless!

 

- One especially exciting (and beneficial) feature that most synths oftentimes overlook, is the ability to read sample loop-points. Meaning, any pre-looped material will automatically be read and looped by Pigments 2; just like Serum’s Noise Oscillator would when one shot-mode is not enabled.

 

- New analog tape-delay.

 

Instead of being just another ‘standard feature,’ we’re dealing with Arturia here, so it’s not just any analog ‘style’ delay, it’s the real deal! It’s actually modeled after analog, so it gives that super authentic sound.

 

- The sequencer has a new (non-destructive) ‘randomize’ option.

 

NOTE: By ‘non-destructive, we mean that after the randomize-sequence is complete, you can opt to visit the original set of parameters; always being able to go back to your previous pattern/sequence, if desired.

 

- MPE support... and yes, it’s real deal support! Just note, like most MPE-compatible software, you must first enable it. 

 

This can easily be done in Pigments’ (lower) toolbar/header, located on the bottom of the screen.

 

*For the entire list of minor updates, features, and enhancements, check out Arturia’s site, in the update/release section.