Cloudmax 2 by Karanyi Sounds granular multi-effects plugin interface

Cloudmax 2: Granular Multi-Effects Plugin by Karanyi Sounds

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Cloudmax 2 is a granular multi-effects plugin from Karanyi Sounds that combines granular engines, dual reverbs, tape emulation, filters and a smart randomizer in one effect unit for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Cloudmax 2 is built around a quad granular engine, which splits incoming audio into small grains that can be pitched, panned and layered. The developer describes it as a successor to Cloudmax 1 with a reworked pitch system that can build chords from a single sound. Its signal path also includes two reverb types, tape wow and flutter, a ladder-style low-pass and high-pass filter pair, EQ, a glue compressor and a randomizer that can generate new textures and reverb settings.

Best for

Vocal soundscapes
Pitch-shifted textures
Keys and pads
Bass weight
Experimental sound design
Spacious modulating effects

Developer: Karanyi Sounds
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Quad granular engine with four layers for textures
Chord creation from a single sound via pitch system
Three reverb algorithms: Stratus, Cirrus and Wash
Tape wow and flutter emulation
Ladder low-pass and high-pass filters with low and high boost EQ
Glue compressor and stereo control
Smart Randomizer for textures and reverb
170 factory presets, including 60+ artist presets
Front and Advanced views with MIDI-learnable controls
Four interface skins

03In depth

Granular Textures and Shaping Tools

The granular section has four layers, so you can stack several grain streams on one source. Each layer offers control over pitch, grain panning and density, which lets you move from subtle shimmer to dense, pitch-shifted clouds.

The reverb section offers three algorithms: Stratus, carried over from Cloudmax 1, along with Cirrus and Wash. Wash blurs the texture before it reaches the main reverb units. Filtering and EQ sit after the effects, with stereo control and a glue compressor to keep the processed signal in shape.

The Front view covers quick adjustments, while the Advanced view exposes the full control set for detailed sound design. Controls are MIDI-learnable, so you can map them to hardware.

Presets, Skins and Who It Suits

Cloudmax 2 ships with 170 factory presets. The developer says more than 60 are artist presets aimed at instruments, keys, bass, vocals and both conventional and experimental soundscapes. The collection also includes the 110 presets from Cloudmax 1.

Four interface skins are included: the default modern look, the Legacy skin, a Concept Art skin with a handwritten design, and a Summer skin. The skins change the appearance only.

The plugin suits producers who want to process vocals, keys, bass, leads or sound design elements with granular and reverb effects inside a single insert.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Karanyi Sounds
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

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Cloudmax 2 Upgrade from Cloudmax 1	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Cloudmax 2?

Cloudmax 2 is a multi-effects plugin from Karanyi Sounds built around a granular engine. It combines reverbs, tape emulation, filters and a randomizer in one effect unit.

Which formats and operating systems does Cloudmax 2 support?

Cloudmax 2 is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. The system requirements list 64-bit support, at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended), a 2 GHz CPU with at least 4 cores, and 150 MB of free disk space.

What do I need to use Cloudmax 2?

You need a VST3 or AU compatible 64-bit host (DAW). It runs in most major VST, AU and AAX compatible DAWs, but Maschine is not supported. Tested stable versions include Ableton Live 11.3.4, Logic Pro 10.7.4 and Reaper 6.8.