Release Year/Date : 03/9/2023
Version : 4.1.0
Developer : Arturia
Developer Site : Arturia
Format : STANDALONE, VSTi, VSTi3, AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : cured
System requirements :
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU , 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Description :
Pigmentsis a state-of-the-art software tool capable of creating any sound, from the best modern mix-ready presets to deep custom sound design.
Explore every shade of synthesis and bring your wildest sonic fantasy to full-color reality, no matter your style.
Main characteristics :
Two engines running in parallel
• Virtual analog triple osc engine
• Sophisticated wave engine (includes over 160 wavetables)
• Sample and granular engine (including sample library)
• Additive harmonic generator engine
• Includes Crossmod engine
Third Universal Engine
• 5-shape Virtual Analog Oscillator
• 2 Sample-based Noise Engines
Two filters
• Classic filter types from V Collection instruments
• Modern filter types
• Continuous serial/parallel routing
Powerful FX section
• 2 Insert buses, 1 send bus, 3 FX per bus
• Modulated parameters
• 18 algorithms including shimmery reverb, multiband compressor, Chorus JUN-6 and more
Advanced modulation system
• Color-coded workflow
• Drag-and-drop assignment, mouseover adjustment
• Envelopes, LFOs, function generators, random src and more
• 4 dynamic, assignable macro controls
Visual interface
• Graphical representation of the most important modules
• Simplified playback mode
• Dark and light themes
Polyrhythmic sequencer and arpeggiator
• Create complex, customizable and evolving sequences/arpeggios
• Advanced random sequence generator
Extensive library of 1400 presets
Compatible with MTS-ESP microtuning
Compatible with MPE
Compatible NKS controller
• Virtual analog triple osc engine
• Sophisticated wave engine (includes over 160 wavetables)
• Sample and granular engine (including sample library)
• Additive harmonic generator engine
• Includes Crossmod engine
Third Universal Engine
• 5-shape Virtual Analog Oscillator
• 2 Sample-based Noise Engines
Two filters
• Classic filter types from V Collection instruments
• Modern filter types
• Continuous serial/parallel routing
Powerful FX section
• 2 Insert buses, 1 send bus, 3 FX per bus
• Modulated parameters
• 18 algorithms including shimmery reverb, multiband compressor, Chorus JUN-6 and more
Advanced modulation system
• Color-coded workflow
• Drag-and-drop assignment, mouseover adjustment
• Envelopes, LFOs, function generators, random src and more
• 4 dynamic, assignable macro controls
Visual interface
• Graphical representation of the most important modules
• Simplified playback mode
• Dark and light themes
Polyrhythmic sequencer and arpeggiator
• Create complex, customizable and evolving sequences/arpeggios
• Advanced random sequence generator
Extensive library of 1400 presets
Compatible with MTS-ESP microtuning
Compatible with MPE
Compatible NKS controller
Changelog v4.1.0 :
Pigments v4.1.0
New features and improvements:
• Window size can now be resized by dragging it to the lower right corner
• Plugin output sound protection added (limiter at +12 dB)
• AAX is now compatible with Mac M1
• NKS is now compatible with Mac M1 and VST3
• Improved graphics performance
• Store can now be browsed by music genre
Bug fixes:
• Fixed a crash in the preinstalled browser on Windows
• Fixed a crash when dragging a MIDI clip in Ableton Live
• Fixed potential issues with installing .pkg files on macOS 13 Ventura
• Fixed automation from a controller in FL Studio
• Fixed storage UX issues presets
New features and improvements:
• Window size can now be resized by dragging it to the lower right corner
• Plugin output sound protection added (limiter at +12 dB)
• AAX is now compatible with Mac M1
• NKS is now compatible with Mac M1 and VST3
• Improved graphics performance
• Store can now be browsed by music genre
Bug fixes:
• Fixed a crash in the preinstalled browser on Windows
• Fixed a crash when dragging a MIDI clip in Ableton Live
• Fixed potential issues with installing .pkg files on macOS 13 Ventura
• Fixed automation from a controller in FL Studio
• Fixed storage UX issues presets
