Boutique musical tools-maker PolyFreq has announced the availability of Phonon, its debut plug-in designed as a high-quality sample granulation engine.
Built for intentional and controllable reconstruction of source audio, Phonon focuses on synchronous granular and “graintable” synthesis. Unlike many granular synthesizers that rely on randomization, Phonon provides users with precise control over every grain, ranging from classic textural clouds to malleable tuned tone creation.
Phonon is intended for reshaping beats and designing synth leads as much as for losing time in ethereal granular atmospheres; I hope it will connect people to listening differently, discovering the sounds within sounds.
Nick Mariette, PolyFreq Founder.
Key Features
- Granular Engine: 8 voices of polyphony with up to 256 grains per voice and sub-sample precision.
- Controllable Parameters: Root note detection, four keyboard follow modes, legato and separate grain rate and density controls.
- Modulation: A drag-and-drop workflow featuring LFOs, envelopes, sequencers, sample metadata, and various noise flavors.
- Character-Driven Signal Chain: Includes saturating drive, resonant filtering, and a utility reverb.
- Workflow: Resizeable interface with most features immediately visible to minimize menu diving.
- Presets: Eight-way snapshots and sample embedding for easy sharing and evolution of patches.
Format, Trial and Licensing
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Phonon is available as a standalone or VST3 plug-in for macOS (10.13+) and Windows (10+).
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License is permanent, with online and offline license available.
- 30 day full featured trial available here.
Pricing
Phonon is currently available at a 33% launch discount for $59.63 USD (reg. $89.00), €50.92 (reg. €76.00), or £45.56 (reg. £68.00) directly from the PolyFreq website.
For more information and to watch the launch reel, visit PolyFreq.com or the KVR Audio product site: kvraudio.com/product/phonon-by-polyfreq
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