Cloudmax 3 Upgrade granular multi-effect plugin interface by Karanyi Sounds

Cloudmax 3 Upgrade from Cloudmax 1 or Cloudmax 2: Granular Multi-Effect by Karanyi Sounds

Cloudmax 3 Upgrade from Cloudmax 1 or Cloudmax 2 is a multi-effect plugin by Karanyi Sounds that turns any audio into rhythmic patterns, harmonic layers and textures using a four-engine granular core and reverb.

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01Overview

Cloudmax 3 Upgrade is a discounted upgrade path for owners of Cloudmax 1 or Cloudmax 2. It brings the Cloudmax 3 granular texture engine to existing users, combining grain processing, reverb, modulation and preset browsing in one effects plugin. The developer describes it as a single-gesture control design, where one macro moves texture, motion and space together. It is available as VST3 and AU on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Rhythmic texture processing
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Vocal and keys processing
  • Drum pattern generation
  • Cinematic reverb tails
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02Key features

What you get

  • Four parallel granular engines with independent layering and modulation
  • Three pitch modes: DUAL, SNAP and FREE
  • Grain length from 1/64 to infinite
  • Two reverb characters: CIRRUS and STRATOS
  • Designable LFO with tempo sync and multiple destinations
  • Eight Cloud Models covering soundscapes and rhythmic patterns
  • AI tagging and tag-based preset browser
  • Unlimited undo and redo across the session
03In depth

Granular Texture Engine and Pitch Modes

The core of Cloudmax 3 is a four-engine granular processor. Each grain engine can be layered, detuned and modulated independently, with grain length ranging from 1/64 to infinite. Pitch can be set in semitones or continuous values.

Three pitch modes control how the grains tune. DUAL stacks two by two grains for thick octave-pair textures. SNAP locks pitch to musical intervals, while FREE allows continuous detune and microtonal exploration.

The developer says the reverb engine has been rebuilt with upgraded DSP. CIRRUS produces long cinematic tails, and STRATOS is a flexible plate suited to tighter reflections.

Modulation, Presets and Workflow

A designable LFO can be assigned to length, filter, resonator pitch or any other modulatable parameter. It can sync to tempo or run free, giving musical animation without manual automation lanes.

Cloud Models change many parameters at once. Cloud-type models produce long soundscapes, while Drift-type models suit rhythmic patterns for drums, vocals and keys.

The preset browser filters by tag combinations, and an AI tagging function labels presets for mood, character and motion. Unlimited undo and redo cover the full session. The interface is available in Dark and Bright skins and in 18 languages.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperKaranyi Sounds
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, AU
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is Cloudmax 3 Upgrade for?

It is intended for existing owners of Cloudmax 1 or Cloudmax 2 who want to move to Cloudmax 3. The standard version of Cloudmax 3 is sold separately.

What formats and operating systems are supported?

Cloudmax 3 Upgrade is available as VST3 and AU. It runs on Windows 10 or later (x64) and macOS 11 Big Sur or later, as a universal build for Intel and Apple Silicon.

Which hosts are supported?

The listed compatible hosts are Logic, Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig and FL Studio.

How many machines can I activate?

The license allows 3 machine activations, with self-service deactivation. The license is perpetual and includes free updates for version 1.x.

07Developer

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