Polygon 2 Upgrade from Version 1 sampler plugin interface by Glitchmachines

Polygon 2 Upgrade from Version 1: Granular Sampler Plugin by Glitchmachines

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Polygon 2 Upgrade from Version 1 is a sampler plugin upgrade from Glitchmachines for customers who already own Polygon Version 1. It adds granular samplers, dual oscillator FM and expanded modulation for sound design.

VST3AUWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

This product is an upgrade for existing owners of Polygon Version 1, not a standalone purchase. Glitchmachines describes Polygon 2 as a hybrid sampler built for creating composite sound effects and unusual instrument patches. The plugin combines four granular samplers with a dual oscillator, four modulation sequencers and eight LFOs, giving producers a wide set of tools for reshaping samples into textures that go well beyond conventional playback.

Best for

  • Sound effect design
  • Experimental instrument patches
  • Granular textures
  • FM sound design
  • Modulated sample sequences
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Samplers
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02Key features

What you get

  • Four granular samplers for textural sample processing
  • Dual oscillator with FM for harmonic and metallic tones
  • Four modulation sequencers for evolving patches
  • Eight LFOs with modulation utilities
  • Dual insert effects on each sampler
  • Global filter and two global effects
  • Comprehensive randomizer and variable polyphony
  • Factory sample bank and 100 factory presets
03In depth

Granular Sampling and Sound Design Tools

The core of Polygon 2 is its set of four granular samplers. Each can be shaped independently, and each has two insert effects, so a single patch can carry several layers of processing.

The dual oscillator includes FM, which lets you add harmonic and metallic character to sampled material. Combined with the global filter and two global effects, the signal path gives you room to build sounds from source material through to a finished output.

The modulation section is built around four modulation sequencers and eight LFOs, with utilities for routing them. A comprehensive randomizer and variable polyphony round out the feature set.

Factory Content and Workflow

Polygon 2 ships with a factory sample bank and 100 factory presets. These give you a starting point for exploring the granular and FM sections before you build patches of your own.

The plugin is available as VST3 and AU on Windows and macOS. Glitchmachines notes that an internet connection is required to download the product.

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
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is Polygon 2 Upgrade from Version 1 for?

It is an upgrade for customers who already own Polygon Version 1. The full version of Polygon 2 is sold separately.

What formats and operating systems does Polygon 2 support?

Polygon 2 is available in VST3 and AU formats, running on Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run Polygon 2?

You need a VST3 or Audio Unit compatible DAW, at least 2 GB of RAM, around 1.5 GB of disk space, and a Core 2 Duo 2 GHz processor or better. On macOS, Mac OS 10.14 or later is required, and Windows 10 or later is required on PC. An internet connection is needed to download the product.

07Developer

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