The first of these is a powerful three-oscillator virtual analogue synth with FM and hard sync capabilities. Their latest advance is Pigments 3, an update to Arturia’s so-called “Polychrome” software synthesizer.Īt the heart of Pigments lies a pair of synth engines, each of which can operate in one of four modes: Analogue, Wavetable, Sample or, new in Pigments 3, Harmonic. And the company’s not just focused on replicas of classic synths, either.

The company’s still going strong on the soft-synth front too. Having so many toys to play with can become overwhelmingĪrturia has built an impressive catalogue of products in recent years: slick audio interfaces with innovative features, controllers for modular and traditional MIDI-equipped gear, and an ever-growing range of stunning analogue hardware synths.Innovative, intuitive modulation routing and control.Extensive selection of modulation sources.An additive oscillator that’s easy to use – what witchcraft is this?.Verdict - This excellent update to Arturia’s super-flexible and chameleon-like soft-synth will become a go-to instrument for sound designers, musicians and producers alike. With a sonic palette this versatile, Pigments 3 promises to bring a whole new splash of sonic colour to your projects and productions.

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