MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — Arturia has announced an update to its flagship “polychrome” virtual instrument, PIGMENTS, now at version 6, with new Modal engine, filters, vocoder, modulators and more. The most significant update since Pigments 2. Pigments is an all-in-one software synthesizer for modern producers, blending 6 cutting-edge synthesis engines, a color-coded interface, effortless drag-and-drop modulation, premium effects and generative sequencing. Shape your sonic vision with boundary-pushing sound design.

Experience physically-modeled tones using beam or string resonators, from collision-based decaying tones to friction-based textures. A bold new dimension in hybrid synthesis. Broaden your palette with an analog-infused Multimode V2, the stacked Cluster filter for swirling textures, and LoFi for crunchy, vintage-style coloration.

Say it don’t spray it! Using the new vododer, inject everything from classic robotic timbres to avant-garde vocal textures into your patches. Modulate it with external audio, with any engine or filter output, or with itself.

According to the company, “When Arturia set out to create Pigments, the goal was ambitious yet simple: to design a synthesizer that would inspire creativity and redefine the boundaries of modern sound design. It was born out of a need to merge traditional synthesis paradigms with the latest innovation, and has evolved into one of the most versatile and intuitive software synthesizers available.”

With each iteration, Pigments has grown alongside its community, empowering sound designers, producers, and composers to craft everything from intricate textures to explosive soundscapes. Today, as we unveil Pigments 6, this evolution reaches a new zenith, reaffirming Arturia’s mission to deliver a synthesizer as innovative as the artists who use it….

With Pigments 6, users can explore the new Modal Engine, new filters, a brand-new vocoder effect, enhanced granular functionality, fresh modulation possibilities, and a host of additional improvements – all designed to take multi-engine sound design to new heights.

Existing users can update Pigments for free and access an introductory offer on Explorations preset bundles. If you’re new to Pigments, you can make the most of an introductory price and discount on these expansions.

LEARN MORE AT: https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/update

YOUTUBE VIDEO BY ARTURIA SHOWCASING WHAT’S NEWS IN PIGMENTS 6:

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