Sugar Bytes Graindad VST Plugin PC & MAC
Sugar Bytes Graindad VST granular effect with up to 64 grains, 12 parameters, two modulation systems (classic LFO/envelope and visual Harvester), transient-triggered recording, randomization, filters, reverb, delay. VST, AU, AAX. PC and Mac.
Original price was: $99.00.$40.00Current price is: $40.00.
Description
Sugar Bytes Graindad VST Plugin PC & MAC
When you want to transform audio in real-time with granular processing, Sugar Bytes Graindad VST gives you the tools to create evolving textures, stuttering rhythms, and atmospheric effects. This plugin records incoming audio and plays it back through up to 64 simultaneous grains, with 12 control parameters and two complete modulation systems including the unique visual Harvester controller.
Graindad captures audio and manipulates it through granular synthesis. The 12 main parameters shape how grains behave – controlling looping, stuttering, time-stretching, pitch-shifting, reversing, and harmonizing. Recording triggers by host clock sync, MIDI notes, or dynamically by transients in the audio signal, giving you three different ways to capture and process material in real time.
This granular processor delivers powerful modulation capabilities and innovative sound design options for a wide range of musical styles.
Graindad VST Plugin by Sugar Bytes
Grain Engine
Up to 64 simultaneous grains playing from recorded audio with 12 main parameters controlling behavior. Recording triggers include host clock, MIDI notes, or audio transients for flexible capture options.
Modulation Engine
Classic System
LFO, envelope follower, and step sequencer with step repeat for traditional modulation approaches.
The Harvester
A visual drag-based system that modulates all 12 main parameters simultaneously. Distance between the Harvester and parameter objects controls modulation depth. Auto-Pilot mode moves the Harvester between 12 breakpoints, triggerable via MIDI for live performance.
Randomizers
Applicable to nearly every parameter, with transient-triggered randomization for dynamic variation that responds to your audio input.
Effects Section
Filters
Lowpass, bandpass, band-reject, and highpass filters for tonal shaping of your granular textures.
Reverb
High-quality reverb, spring reverb, and shimmer reverb options for adding space and dimension.
Delay
Delay with flanger and chorus modes for rhythmic and modulation effects.
More information: Sugar Bytes Graindad official page
Also from Sugar Bytes: Turnado, Factory, and Effectrix 2. For other audio effects, check out Ava Music Group Elitist for vocal processing and Acon Digital Acoustica 7 for audio editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Harvester and how does it differ from standard LFO modulation?
Standard LFO modulation targets individual parameters one at a time. The Harvester is a visual system where a single moving point modulates all 12 main grain parameters simultaneously — the depth of modulation on each parameter is defined by how far that parameter’s object sits from the Harvester. Moving the Harvester changes all parameters at once in a visually intuitive way that’s not possible with individual LFOs.
Can Graindad be used in a live performance context?
Yes. The Harvester’s Auto-Pilot Page allows it to move between 12 preset breakpoints triggerable via MIDI notes, making real-time performance control practical. MIDI-triggered recording and transient-triggered randomization also respond in real time, making Graindad useful for live granular processing and performance.
How does transient-triggered recording work?
When transient triggering is active, Graindad monitors the incoming audio signal and automatically starts a new recording capture when it detects a transient — the sharp attack of a drum hit, a plucked note, or any sudden amplitude increase. This creates a constantly refreshing grain buffer that stays in sync with the rhythmic content of the source material.
What formats and DAWs does Sugar Bytes Graindad support?
Graindad runs as VST, AU, and AAX on both PC and Mac. It’s compatible with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, and all major DAWs that support those formats.
