PLAY sample-based synth plugin interface by Loopcloud Plugins

PLAY: Sample-Based Synth Plugin by Loopcloud Plugins

Rated 4.4/5 on Plugin Boutique (244 ratings)

PLAY is a sample-based virtual instrument plugin from Loopcloud Plugins that combines a library of genre-specific sounds with a synth engine and four performance controls. It includes over 290 factory presets and runs on Windows and macOS.

VST3VST2AUWindowsmacOS64-bit

AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique

Download Now

Opens the store in a new tab

01Overview

PLAY is built around a sample-based synth engine rather than a conventional oscillator design. Each instrument starts from a sampled sound, which can then be reshaped with time stretch, a lo-fi effect, tilt EQ, a filter section with 14 types, and a three-slot effects chain. Loopcloud Plugins draws on the Loopmasters sound library for its factory content, organized into instruments such as pads, basses, keys, strings, brass and synths. The plugin is aimed at producers who want playable, ready-to-load sounds that they can then edit in depth.

Best for

Electronic music production
Cinematic pads and strings
Warm bass sounds
Sample-based sound design
Genre-specific starter sounds

Developer: Loopcloud Plugins
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sample-based synth engine with sample start and pitch LFO
Time Stretch and Lo-fi effect for sample colouring
Tilt EQ feeding a 14-type filter
Filter envelope, filter LFO and amp envelope
Three-slot effects chain: distortion, delay, chorus, reverb
Modulation wheel with four assignable destinations
Four assignable easy controls for automation
Over 290 factory presets included

03In depth

Sound Design Tools in the PLAY Synth Engine

Each sample passes through a sample start control and a pitch LFO before reaching the time stretch and lo-fi effect. A tilt EQ shapes the tone, and the signal then feeds a filter with 14 types, a filter envelope and LFO, and an amp envelope.

The effects section is a three-slot chain. Available effect types are distortions, delays, chorus and reverb. A modulation wheel offers four assignable destinations, and four easy controls can be mapped to parameters for live tweaking and automation. An audio limiter is included at the output.

Factory Presets and Genre Coverage

PLAY ships with over 290 factory presets. The collection covers dreamy pads, warm basses, synths, delicate keys, strings, and cinematic wind and brass. The content is aimed at modern electronic production, with sounds suited to House, Techno, Ambient, Bass Music, DnB and Hip Hop.

The developer notes that additional sounds are available through a store browser built into the plugin. Those extra sounds are sold separately and are not part of the included collection.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Loopcloud Plugins
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does PLAY support?

PLAY is available in VST3, VST2 and AU formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, with a 64-bit build.

What do I need to run PLAY?

PLAY requires an internet connection for the first launch. The Loopcloud application is installed with the plugin and must be running for PLAY to work. On macOS, Apple Silicon is supported; Windows requires Windows 10 or later.