Palindrome 2 Upgrade from Palindrome 1 granular sampler plugin interface by Glitchmachines

Palindrome 2 Upgrade from Palindrome 1: Granular Sampler by Glitchmachines

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Palindrome 2 Upgrade from Palindrome 1 is a granular sampler plugin by Glitchmachines for owners of Palindrome 1, built for morphing sound effects and unusual instrument patches.

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01Overview

Palindrome 2 Upgrade from Palindrome 1 is the upgrade path for existing Palindrome 1 owners from Glitchmachines. It brings the second version of the granular sampler, which fuses four granular samplers with a coordinate plotting grid and modulation sources. The developer positions it for experimental sound design. Its core idea is a playhead that travels a custom path across the grid, morphing between sampler outputs as it moves.

Best for

  • Morphing sound effects
  • Experimental sound design
  • Unusual instrument patches
  • Evolving granular textures
  • Modulated sample sequences
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Samplers
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02Key features

What you get

  • Four granular sampler modules for layered sound sculpting
  • Morph plotting grid with up to 16 path points
  • Eight multi-breakpoint modulation envelopes
  • Two insert effects per sampler
  • Four filter types, three distortion types, ring modulation and delay
  • Comprehensive randomizer and new random modulation sources
  • Envelope and path shape presets
  • 80+ presets with 1.5 GB of samples
03In depth

Morph Plotting and Granular Sound Design

The main grid section lets you draw custom paths that set the trajectory of a playhead over time. The grid can hold up to 16 points, and the playhead's coordinates determine which sampler outputs are audible. Glitchmachines says the outputs morph smoothly using a bilinear interpolation algorithm.

Each of the four granular samplers offers a range of sculpting options, most of which can be assigned as modulation targets. Eight multi-breakpoint envelopes support intricate modulation shapes, and envelope curves and shape presets are included for faster starting points.

Insert Effects and Modulation Workflow

Each sampler can run up to two insert effects, which can also be assigned as modulation targets. The available insert types include four filter types, three distortion types, ring modulation and delay.

A comprehensive randomizer and random modulation sources help generate unexpected results. Solo modes support auditioning individual samplers while you shape a patch.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperGlitchmachines
TypePlugin
CategorySampler
FormatsVST3, AU
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Is Palindrome 2 an upgrade for Palindrome 1 owners?

Yes. This listing is the upgrade for owners of Palindrome 1. Glitchmachines also offers a full purchase path for Palindrome 2.0 separately.

What formats and operating systems does Palindrome 2 support?

Palindrome 2 is available in VST3 and AU formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to use Palindrome 2?

You need a VST3 or AU host such as Live or Logic Pro, macOS 10.14 or later or Windows 10 or later, at least 4 GB of RAM, an Intel i5 or equivalent CPU, and about 1.5 GB of hard drive space.

07Developer

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