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AZS Expanse for Pigments 3: Cinematic Preset Collection by Resonance Sound

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AZS Expanse for Pigments 3 is a preset collection by Resonance Sound containing 130 cinematic patches for Arturia Pigments 3. It covers pads, ambiances, bass tones, sequences, leads and FX.

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01Overview

AZS Expanse for Pigments 3 is built for producers who want atmospheric and cinematic sounds inside Arturia's Pigments 3 synthesizer. The collection includes 130 presets, most of them pads, ambiances and rich bass tones, with a smaller selection of FX, leads and emotive synth sounds. Resonance Sound describes the patches as designed to work together, so you can build tension and release across a track. The presets are tagged in Pigments' internal browser, which makes them easy to find by category.

Best for

Cinematic pads
Dark bass tones
Film score textures
Tension and release sections
Background ambiance layers
Synth leads and FX

Developer: Resonance Sound
Category: Synth Presets
Requires: Pigments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

130 Arturia Pigments 3 presets in one collection
Pads, ambiances, bass tones and rhythmic sequences
Leads, FX and emotive synth sounds
54 MIDI files included
Mod wheel, aftertouch and macro controls on patches
Patches tagged in Pigments internal browser
Additional analog-sourced samples baked into patches
Designed to layer or stand alone in a mix

03In depth

Sound Character and Preset Content

The collection leans toward dark, cinematic textures. Resonance Sound says the presets draw on dark indie movie synth scores and large orchestral-style scoring, aiming for layers that sit in the background or sounds that work upfront in a mix.

The bulk of the set is pads, ambiances and bass tones, with rhythmic sequences alongside. Leads, FX and expressive synth sounds fill out the rest. Additional samples are baked into the patches, and the developer notes they come from analog modules and synths.

The package also includes 54 MIDI files, which can help you audition the presets in context or sketch ideas quickly.

Playing Controls and Browsing in Pigments 3

Each patch is programmed with mod wheel, aftertouch and macro controls, so expression and movement can be shaped during performance rather than only through automation. The macros give quick access to key parameters.

Because the presets are tagged in Pigments' internal browser system, you can filter by type and character inside the plugin without leaving your session. This suits a workflow where you audition a bass, then a pad, then a lead to build a complete arrangement.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Resonance Sound
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Synth Presets
Requires	Pigments

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use AZS Expanse for Pigments 3?

You need Arturia Pigments 3 or a later version, as the presets are made for that synthesizer.

What kinds of sounds are included?

The collection has mostly pads, ambiances and rich bass tones with rhythmic sequences. It also includes a selection of FX, leads and emotive synth sounds.