Imaginando has launched GRFX – Granular Effects, a new plugin designed to “radically transform sound” through granulation.

GRFX lets users break down ordinary audio into micro-particles and rebuild it into evolving pads and drones, glitchy rhythms, or even otherworldly tones and textures.

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At the core of its interface is a Harmonic Triangle, which Imaginando describes as an interactive, three-point control panel that morphs your sound into chords, arpeggios, and microtonal variations. The design is said to invite “happy accidents” and experimentation.

The plugin also offers drag-and-drop routing, instant amount control, and a global modulation panel. A probability-based routing system also lets users direct grains to two multi-effect engines, a mixer, and dedicated delay and reverb sends, each with independent routing.

Take a closer look in the video below:

If you want to find more new plugins to experiment with, you can check out our rolling guide of the best free and paid for releases.  In other new launches, Baby Audio has unveiled its Smooth Operator Pro, a new and upgraded version of its acclaimed spectral balancing plugin.

Building on the success of the original Smooth Operator from 2021 – which scored a 9/10 in our review – the Pro version arrives with an improved core algorithm and more detailed control, all while maintaining the fast workflow that made the original such a hit.

GRFX is available for an introductory price of €29 (25 per cent off its regular price of €39) until 30 April. Find out more over at Imaginando.

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