Cloudmax is a multi-effect plugin by Karanyi Sounds that combines a dual granular engine, reverb, tape emulation, filter and EQ to turn sound sources into textures and soundscapes. It is available in VST3, VST2 and AU formats for Windows and macOS.
Cloudmax packages five DSP modules into a single effects plugin. The core is a dual granular engine, which can produce shimmering effects, imitate vintage string machines or generate dense, complex textures. Its algorithmic reverb can create environments from small rooms to large spaces with tails of up to 16 seconds. Tape emulation, a ladder filter and an EQ round out the processing chain, and a set of 110+ factory presets gives you a starting point.
The dual granular engine lets you shift the octave pitch of the two engines relative to each other. This produces shimmering effects, string-machine-style tones and intricate textures from any source.
The reverb module pairs an algorithmic reverb with a delay line and subtle vintage tape pitch emulation. Karanyi Sounds describes it as capable of everything from intimate small rooms to cavernous spaces, with reverb tails of up to 16 seconds.
Cloudmax uses a streamlined set of controls that can be assigned to MIDI, making it easier to automate or map to a controller. Sound shaping is handled by built-in ladder low-pass and high-pass filters plus a low and high boost EQ, so you can fit the processed sound into a mix.
Smart Randomizer features, including Random Texture and Random Reverb, help you explore new settings quickly. The interface comes in light and dark skins.
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 |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Cloudmax is available in VST3, VST2 and AU formats. It is 64-bit only.
Cloudmax runs on Windows and macOS. macOS X 10.15 or higher and Windows 8 or higher are recommended.
You need a VST3 or AU compatible 64-bit host (DAW), 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. Pro Tools and Maschine are not supported.
Only when used through the Rent to Own plan or Beatport Studio membership, where an internet connection is required every 30 days to validate your license.
