User Manual

Introduction

Granular is a powerful textural synthesizer designed to transform static samples into lush, evolving soundscapes. By breaking audio into tiny "grains" and reassembling them with controllable density, randomness, and pitch, Granular allows you to explore the hidden depths of any sound source.

1. Menu & Navigation

The top menu box provides access to the three main pages of the plugin:

• HomeThe main synthesizer interface with all granular controls.
• FXAccess the Effects Chain (Reverb, Distortion, etc.).
• SettingsGlobal configuration and preferences.

2. Global Controls

Located in the top right, these controls affect the overall output and pitch behavior.

• Pitch ModeTime (Resample) for classic speed/pitch linking, or Elastique for independent pitch shifting.
• GainAdjusts the input gain of the sample engine.
• OutputMaster volume control for the plugin.

3. Source & Presets

The central interactive display.

Waveform & Sample

Drag and drop any WAV or AIFF file in the sample drop area to load it. The waveform visualization shows your current playback position and loop points. Drag a new sample onto the current waveform to load it.

Preset Management

Save and recall your favorite patches.

• SaveClicking the floppy disk stores the current state (parameters + sample path) to a user defined preset folder.
• LoadClicking the name of the current preset will open the preset browser to select saved patches.

4. Loop & Grain Options

Control the movement and texture of the grains.

Playback parameters

• Start PosBase starting point for playback.
• RandomAdds random deviation to the start position per note.
• LengthDuration of the grain loop. Can be set in ms or Synced to host BPM.
• DirectionForward, Reverse, or Bounce.

Grain Texture

• Grains (Count)Number of simultaneous layers (1-8).
• BlendSmoothing amount between grains (0-100%).

5. Arpeggiator

Built-in complex melodic generator.

• StateToggle ON/OFF.
• ModesIncludes classic Up/Down, plus unique modes like Blossom, Up/Down & Out/In, and Chord.
• RateSpeed of the arp. Can be synced (1/16, 1/8) or Free (ms).
• OctavesRange of the arpeggiation (1 to 4 octaves).

6. Envelopes (ADSR)

Two envelopes shape your sound.

MIDI Envelope

Standard Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release controls for the overall volume of the voice per midi instruction.

Grain Envelope

A secondary envelope dedicated to modulating grain parameters when in Envelope Sync Mode. This allows for evolving textures that change characteristics over the duration of a note.

7. Effects Page

Details for the FX page.

Reverb

A lush, algorithmic plate reverb designed for wide spaces.

• SizeFrom small rooms (100ms) to infinite voids (30s).
• FiltersLow Cut and High Cut to shape the reverb tail.
• MixDry / Wet balance.

Distortion

Add grit and character.

• TypesTube, Overdrive, Softclip, Hardclip.
• DriveInput gain into the distortion circuit.
• Low CutRemoves muddiness from the distorted signal.