Arturia is giving away Pigments Play, a free version of its hugely popular software synthesizer Pigments.
In this article, we take a look at the details of this free release and what Pigments Play has to offer.
1. What Is Arturia “Pigments Play”?
Pigments Play is a free software synthesizer based on Arturia’s acclaimed soft synth Pigments. It lets you reshape 100 presets hand-picked by expert sound designers on an audio-reactive interface, powered by 6 types of synthesis, 68 filter modes, and 20 effects. It is designed both for people touching sound design for the first time and for producers who value speed. The included sounds cover everything from shimmering keys and liquid pads to heavy basses, evolving sequences, and cutting leads, ready for modern pop, R&B, garage, house, drum & bass, trap, ambient, and more.
Key Features
- 100 presets created by Pigments’ expert sound designers
- 6 synthesis types: Modal, Granular, Wavetable, Sample, Harmonic, and Virtual Analog
- 68 filter modes and 20 effect algorithms
- Audio-reactive Play view that responds to your playing
- Simple interface with 4 macros (brightness, timbre, time, and movement) and 4 effects: 2 modulation effects plus delay and reverb
- Browser with type and instrument filters to find sounds quickly
- Access to 200+ artist and genre sound banks via the Sound Store (free and paid content added regularly)
- Automatic parameter mapping for Arturia keyboards (MiniLab, KeyLab, KeyStep, etc.), plus easy mapping for third-party MIDI controllers
- The paid full version of Pigments adds 1,700+ presets, full parameter control, modulation control, Main / FX / Sequencer views, and in-app tutorials
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2. How to Install and Activate Pigments Play
Create an Arturia account, then download and install Arturia’s software management tool ASC (Arturia Software Center), launch it, and log in. After that, simply download and install Pigments Play via the “Free Download” button on the Pigments Play page, and you can authorize the Play version when you launch it for the first time.
Arturia “Pigments Play” – A Free Soft Synth with 100 Presets and Carefully Curated Sound-Shaping Tools
That wraps up our look at the Pigments Play free giveaway.
You can download Pigments Play for free from the official Arturia page below.