Density | Educational Version granular effect plugin interface by Sound Particles

Density | Educational Version: Granular FX Plugin by Sound Particles

Density | Educational Version is an audio effect plugin from Sound Particles that creates multiple layers of sound from a single input, using granular technology. It is available for full-time students and faculty at educational institutions.

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01Overview

Density | Educational Version is a granular effects plugin built to turn one track into many. Feed it a solo voice or instrument and it generates layered voices that can sound like a choir or a string section. The plugin works in stereo and also supports immersive formats, which makes it useful for spatial mixes as well as sound design. The developer describes it as a tool for creating ensembles and spatialization from a single source.

Best for

  • Choir harmonies from vocals
  • String ensembles from violin
  • Dolby Atmos spatialization
  • Stereo layering for sound design
  • Immersive audio mixing
Category
Granular FX
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Granular technology that layers a single input into multiple voices
  • Basic, Detune and Pitch modes for different ensemble styles
  • Pitch Mode with separate pitch, voice count and gain per group
  • XY pad for controlling two parameters at once with the mouse
  • Output support for stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Ambisonics, binaural and Dolby Atmos
  • Movement patterns that move grains through the sound field
  • Top View for a circular 3D visual of your layers
  • Separate input and generated voice gain for automation
  • Randomization tool and presets for fast exploration
03In depth

Modes for Layering, Detuning and Harmonizing

Density has three modes. Basic Mode uses a few controls to build small or large ensembles from one sound, and it needs no prior experience to start. Detune Mode adds more advanced controls for the generation of grains and the movement of voices, which suits the feeling of multiple detuned layers. Pitch Mode creates groups of voices with separate controls for pitch, number of voices and gain, so you can harmonize a source much like a choir.

An XY pad lets you adjust two parameters at once with the mouse. Separate control of the input and the generated voices makes it easier to automate the gain of the generated layers during a performance or mix.

Spatial Output and Movement

Density supports output in stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Ambisonics, binaural and Dolby Atmos. The Movement controls let grains travel along chosen movement patterns, and the Top View shows your layers as a circular representation in 3D space. Randomization and presets offer quick starting points for exploring results.

The plugin is aimed at music production and sound design, particularly work that needs spatial width from a single source.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperSound Particles
TypePlugin
CategoryGranular FX
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Density | Educational Version support?

It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugin is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Density | Educational Version?

On macOS, you need macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later, with Intel or M1 Apple Silicon supported. On Windows, you need Windows 10 or later. Both platforms need a 2-core CPU or better (4-core recommended), 4 GB of RAM or more (8 GB recommended) and 200 MB of disk space.

Who is the educational version for?

It is available for full-time students or faculty at an educational institution only. The developer asks buyers to send their order number and proof of educational status to support@pluginboutique.com after purchase.

07Developer

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