Sound-Layering Plug-in Updated

US Texture 1.5 adds sample import - any sound gets access to resynthesis capabilities 28/03/19

Devious Machines has updated Texture to version 1.5 (VST/AU/AAX). A spokesperson told us, "The ultimate sound-layering and enhancement plugin just got better." Here's the details in Devious Machines' own words...

Texture was already a sound design powerhouse, able to enhance or transform your audio with more than 340 built-in sounds. Now in version 1.5, you can import any sound, with full access to Texture’s extensive resynthesis capabilities.

Texture 1.5 can import samples via drag and drop , and introduces Granular , Random , Loop and Trigger modes to get the most out of any source. You can now use Texture to replace individual drums completely, trigger risers, impacts and other ear candy , and bring more character to lifeless sounds.

NEW IN TEXTURE 1.5

Import your own samples and manipulate with four sampling types

Use your existing audio to trigger and control sample playback

Familiar sampler controls including Start Time, End Time, Looping

Transform your sounds with granular synthesis , including random mode

Repitch, Compress and Resynthesise your imported audio

Drag and Drop from your Browser, DAW or anywhere else

Define playback behaviour of your own samples with trigger parameters

Expanded control set for easy tweaking of sampling and triggering

More detailed audio analysis from within the onboard EQs

We’ve been using Texture 1.5 to do all manner of useful things we couldn’t do before. With the ability to trigger samples that are a different length from your channel’s audio envelope, Texture can now add twang to bass tones , separately emphasize transients , trigger replacement drum sounds , use audio channels to kick off modulating risers , add space by sparking off an isolated reverb tail, bulk up a sound by triggering isolated hits from a loop, and much more.

SAME GREAT TEXTURE 1.0 FEATURES

Over 340 inspirational sampled, granular and generative sources to trigger

Dial in the perfect response with Gate Threshold, Attack, Hold and Decay controls

Sculpt the original sound and Texture with EQ and Filtering , and blend the two together

Customise your chosen Texture with further controls ( Colour, Pitch, Octave, Density… )

Modulate a Texture’s controls and filter cutoff using LFO and Envelope signals

Filter the response of the source signal with the Sidechain Filter

Squash the Texture sound using Limiting and MakeUp Gain

Global control of Texture level, Mix and Master level

Samples provided at 96kHz where required for pristine repitching

VST/AU/AAX effects plugin for PC (32/64-bit) and Mac (64-bit)

Pricing and Availability:
Texture 1.5 is a free upgrade for existing users. Until April 21st, to celebrate version 1.5, Devious Machines are offering Texture for £49 (€57/$65). The usual price is £80 (€94/$106).

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