VST Plugins | VST Instruments & Samplers

Notes: FX Collection is an all-encompassing suite of plugins combining the analog warmth of vintage effects with the creative flexibility of modern audio enhancers, putting exceptional studio-quality sound in the hands of musicians and producers of all styles and abilities.

What's New in FX Collection 2:

FX Collection has expanded from 15 to 22 plugins, spanning everything from classic analog compressors to timeless contemporary reverbs. This collection unites every tool you need to professionally mix, master, and customize every aspect of your sound.

3 x Bus FX:

Bus FORCE - a powerful original parallel processor with 4 distinct modules: Filter, EQ, Compressor, and Saturation. Your new go-to mixing plugin.

Comp DIODE-609 - Based on the iconic Neve stereo compressor and limiter with a distinctly characterful crunchy response - great for drums.

EQ SITRAL-295 - A classic stereo EQ with gentle musical curves and warm transistor feel, based on the coveted '70s Siemens broadcast console.

4 x Modulation FX:

Chorus DIMENSION-D - Simple 4-mode operation for beautifully smooth stereo chorus in one click, with perfectly-emulated BBD warmth.

Phaser BI-TRON - An elusive dual phaser that oozes boutique guitar pedal charm, with two phasing circuits and advanced routing options.

Flanger BL-20 - A rare & unique studio gem that goes from faint stereo width to out-of- this-world compound modulation in no time.

Chorus JUN-6 - Based on the classic Juno chorus for massive stereo richness, analog warmth, and subtle movement at the touch of a button.

200+ new presets:

FX Collection 2 comes with freshly-designed presets for almost every plugin in the collection, making it easier than ever to tweak on the fly and find the sonic magic you need.

Other updates:

Delay TAPE-201 - Delay TAPE-201 now has multiple preamp options: no preamp, the original RE-201 preamp, and a newly-modeled Germanium preamp for that signature crunch.

Enhanced in-app tutorials - Get familiar with each plugin with newly-integrated tutorials and tips, covering every parameter and component in detail.

Refined preset browser - FX Collection 2 features the same intuitive preset browser as V Collection, offering streamlined browsing, filtering, and saving of your favorite

Included Software:

Arturia FX Collection 2
Arturia Software Control Center

Notes: Pigments is a state-of-the-art software instrument that gives you the power of every shade of synthesis. With colourful, expressive sound engines, effortless modulation, professional utilities, and studio-grade FX, explore an infinite spectrum of sound.

The fastest way to the sound in your head

Quickly craft the ultra-fat, hard-hitting, soul-stirring sounds you need with a software synthesizer that's powerful, versatile, and easy to use.

Simple to use

Pigments deconstructs synthesis and sound design, making it easier than ever to explore the infinite spectrum of sound. Color-coded, single-click modulation, packed with curated presets, immediately expressive macros - all instantly gratifying to use.

Complete sound design solution

A no-nonsense sound design experience that lets you create any sound from scratch in seconds, or deep dive when you need to. Pigments unites voices, filters, modulation, sequencing, and FX in a slick end-to-end solution for your production.

Built for modern sound creation

A software instrument for hip hop, trap, bass, EDM, lo-fi, cinematic music and beyond. Whatever your style, Pigments' preset library, precise features, and inviting workflow are tailor-made for modern production.

Make it your own

Enjoy a softsynth workflow that can be customized to suit your setup, so you can focus on your sound; change Pigments' appearance, opt for the simplified Play Mode, shake up your audio routing, curate custom preset playlists, and more.

What's new in Pigments 4?

Play Mode

Take a step back and enjoy a simplified overview of your entire sound, with stripped-back modules and hands-on macros.

New looks for your setup

A refreshed graphical interface and a higher-contrast Light Mode makes Pigments easier to navigate than ever.

The best sound design workflow yet

Quick drag-and-drop modulation editing, LFO waveform presets, ODDSound MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility, and more.

Enhanced engines

Wavetable engine ring mod and PWM, extra Harmonic engine phase options, and streamlined Unison controls.

New effects & filters

Introducing the MS-20 Filter, Shimmer Reverb, Super Unison, and improvements to a number of existing effects & filters.

Fresh sound exploration

Discover a huge selection of new factory presets, wavetables, samples, and noise types.

The best sounds for modern music production

EDM production? Covered. Drill beatmaking? No sweat. Generative ambient? Sorted. Hear the sounds that Pigments can bring to your projects.

Complex synthesis made easy

A sound designer's dream, a producer's workhorse, a musician's playground. With everything only ever a click away, Pigments takes the intricate details of sound creation and makes them instantly accessible, enjoyable, and yours to explore.

Multiple synthesis types

Pigments puts you in control of 4 powerful sound engine types: Wavetable, Virtual analogue, Sample & Granular, and Harmonic. Combine any pairing of these engines with an additional Utility oscillator and sampled noise for a near-infinite synthesis palette.

Modulation & sound shaping

Unleash, mutate, and elevate your sound until it's entirely your own with instant drag-and-drop modulation. Nothing is off-limits when it comes to altering your patches, with dozens of sources and almost infinite destination combinations, yours to command with a single click.

Musical sequencing & arpeggiation

Pigments doesn't just make amazing synth sounds - it makes music. Weave beautiful melodies, create evolving stepped modulations, and animate your whole sound with a simple yet powerful sequencing and arpeggiation engine that keeps your sound moving.

Colour your sound

Add the finishing touches or send your patches into sonic orbit with a vast yet accessible array of filtering and FX options. Combine or collide dual filters with a selection of classic & modern modes, and sprinkle endless colour into any sound with studio-grade FX, from Shimmer Reverb to Bitcrusher.

Different views

Get totally lost in your sound without ever losing your focus using Pigments' clean-cut layout options. Oversee your voices and modulation with the Synth tab, switch to Play Mode to keep it simple, or opt for Light Mode for a higher-contrast look.

Flexible audio routing

Choose how Pigments' voices, modulations, filters, and FX respond to each other with complete control over its audio routing. Direct different engines into different filters, swap series for parallel, or find your own combo for uniquely experimental audio manipulation.

Your blank sonic canvas

Whatever sound you need, Pigments can take you there - from bright nylon-like plucks to the fattest wavetable sounds, dark hip hop & trap bass to creeping film soundtrack ambience.

Included Software

Arturia Pigments
Arturia Software Control Center

Notes: A revolution in modern synthesis, Pigments' approach to sound design is as intricate as it is accessible, letting users craft epic, high-resolution, surgically-precise and hard-hitting sounds with an all-encompassing interface, tailor-made for forward-thinking producers.

Limitless sound design

A powerful end-to-end software synthesizer, Pigments makes it easier than ever to explore an infinite spectrum of sound. Four forms of synthesis, 1500 + sounds, one-click modulation & sequencing, immediately expressive macros & FX - all instantly gratifying to use.

Vibrant and intuitive workflow

Visualize and refine your sound in style with an interface that matches your creative flow. Whether honing a composition in the Play View, tuning a color-coded modulation or seeing a patch or preset come alive with dynamic visualization - Pigments invites play and supports process.

On the pulse

Pigments' sonic powers truly shine at the forefront of contemporary music production. Its vast and clear-cut sounds are no stranger to world's leading electronic genres - from trap, bass music and EDM to house, electro, lo-fi, electronica, cinematic sounds and beyond.

Make it your own

Personalize Pigments to suit your setup and create your own sounds with custom appearance, play modes, audio routing, preset playlists, external sound sources and more.

What's new in Pigments 5

Pigments 5 introduces multi-core processing, a new generative sequencer, the ability to input external audio as well as a refreshed interface and new curated content and sounds - enabling an even greater sonic palette to play with.

NEW multi-core processing - Pigments now operates with greater CPU efficiency, allowing more users to explore this powerful softsynth with ease.

NEW generative sequencer - featuring one-click sequence generation and new play modes, as well as saveable presets and sequence browsing. Make use of the sequencer lock to apply

sequence settings to any sound.

NEW external audio input - you can now process any audio with Pigments from the Utility engine, by routing the sound to the instrument through the track sidechain input. Additional FX routing options have also been integrated. NEW curated content and sounds - discover a selection of 100 new factory presets alongside new wavetables and samples in Pigments 5, comprising more than 1500 sounds. NEW refreshed interface - including an improved play view, with new waveform visualisers and other enhancements. NEW preset expansions - 3 new sound banks including 150 presets in each, showcasing a range of bold, colorful and expansive sounds that Pigments is renowned for.

Features

Two engines in parallel

Virtual Analog triple-osc engine
Complex Wavetable engine
Sample and Granular engine
Harmonic Oscillator additive engine
Includes Engine Crossmod

Utility Engine

5-shape Virtual Analog Oscillator
2 Sample-based Noise Engines
External audio input

Two filters

Classic filter types from V Collection instruments
Modern filter types
Continuous series/parallel routing

Powerful FX section

2 Insert buses, 1 Send bus, 3 FX per bus
Modulable parameters
18 algorithms including Shimmer Reverb, MultiBand Compressor, Chorus JUN-6, and more.

Advanced modulation system

Color-coded workflow
Drag-and-drop assign, hover-over adjustment
Envelopes, LFOs, Function generators, Random src, and more
4 dynamic, assignable Macro controls

Visual interface

Graphical representation of the most important modules
Simplified Play Mode
Dark or Light themes

Polyrhythmic Sequencer and Arpeggiator
Create complex, custom and evolving sequences/arps
Advanced random sequence generator
Sequencer lock & browser

Extensive library of 1500 presets
MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility
MPE compatibility
NKS controller compatible

Included software

Arturia Pigments
Arturia Software Control Center

Notes: An immensely powerful wavetable and virtual analogue software synthesiser, 20 years in the making. This is Pigments, and it's going to change the way you make music.

Taking that spark of imagination and transforming it into sound is the most fundamental, exhilarating part of creating music. Pigments makes that process natural, intuitive, and colourful.

Pigments gives you the finest elements ever found in a software instrument, letting you create pioneering, exciting, and deeply personal sounds. Laying everything out before you, Pigments lets you fully express your creativity in a way that's never been seen before in a software instrument.

Pigments features a twin audio engine, letting you mix virtual analogue and wavetable oscillators to create the perfect starting point for your patch. You can even morph wavetables, or import your own.

What you do next is up to you. Experiment with 3 envelopes, 3 LFOs, and 3 function generators. Assign modulators to animate your sound, and breathe life into it. Add controlled, or totally wild random changes to any parameter with a Turing probability generator. Run it through 2 filters, with any combination of iconic analogue filters or modern formant and surgeon filters you want. Process your patch with exciting contemporary effects like wavefolder and multifilter, or vintage studio reverbs, delays, and EQs.

For 20 years, we have been analysing, emulating, and refining the most iconic synthesisers ever made.

Working with Dr Robert Moog, Cameron Jones, and many other industry legends, we have built our reputation on creating world-class instruments. We turned the music industry on its head with the release of our trailblazing, affordable analogue hardware synthesiser, the MiniBrute.

With multiple awards under our belt, you could say that we've done our homework. Pigments combines our passion for vintage FM and analogue sound with modern wavetable synthesis to create what is, to us, the ultimate software synth.

*** Version 3.5 features (December 2021) ***

Crossmod

Introduce cross modulation between engines 1 and 2. Either engine can be used as a modulation source, with a number of parameters to customize for wild harmonics, unusual waveforms, and extreme sonic results.

New Distortion Module

Pigments 3.5's new Distortion Module combines 16 modes of distortion with built-in filtering, for everything from bubbling germanium fuzz to jagged wavefolding, soft saturation or pure filth.

Expanded Comb Filter FX
Pigments update: Version 3.5!

Plus until 06/01/2022 Pigments is available at 50% off! With codes immediately available from Source!

With its unique UI, powerful modulation capabilities, deep yet intuitive sequencing tools, wavetables oscillators mixed with samples plus LOTS more, make Pigments one of the most revered virtual instruments on the market.

*** Version 3.5 features (December 2021) ***

Crossmod

Introduce cross modulation between engines 1 and 2. Either engine can be used as a modulation source, with a number of parameters to customize for wild harmonics, unusual waveforms, and extreme sonic results.

New Distortion Module

Pigments 3.5's new Distortion Module combines 16 modes of distortion with built-in filtering, for everything from bubbling germanium fuzz to jagged wavefolding, soft saturation or pure filth.

Expanded Comb Filter FX

Pigments' comb filter now comes with 3 new damped modes; LP6, BP6, and HP6. These filter out certain frequencies in the feedback loop for unique sounds like ambient plucks, shimmering bowed leads, and much more.

New Wavetables

Pigments 3.5 features dozens of new wavetables inspired by molecular structures, mineral textures, and aggressive modern timbres.

Free Factory Preset Bank

Pigments 3.5 introduces 150 new patches exploring the massive potential of new features like CrossMod, Comb Filter, and more.

Enhanced Sample Engine Browser

This now features subfolders and one-click sample preview.

Notes: V Collection 7 includes 24 legendary and carefully crafted instruments - making it the must-have software instrument bundle. Synths, string machines, a tape replay keyboard, organs, and pianos let you create brutal bass lines, cutting leads, sensual pads, and everything in between. Simply put, it's a synth bliss. V Collection 7 contains 3 new instruments: Synthi V, CZ V, and Mellotron V.

This is the most comprehensive anthology of classic synth and keyboards ever made. This is decades of passionate research, modelling, and development. This is your chance to take your place in music history.

The best synths and keys reborn:

V Collection has grown into the industry reference of software instruments that made music history. The solution demanding musicians choose.

Unrivalled, perfectly modelled sound:

V Collection uses our advanced TAE and Phi modelling technologies that perfectly recreate both the sound and feel of these legendary instruments.

Thousands of masterfully crafted presets:

An army of top-tier sound designers and big-name artists have created some of the most awe-inspiring synth and keyboard patches just for you.

Create with confidence:

All the instruments in V Collection are modelled on keyboards that made history. Now you can use them in your DAW to create the music you've always wanted to.

Play, perform, control:

V Collection seamlessly integrates with Arturia's KeyLab range, as well as controllers from other brands, giving you full control of your sound in the studio and on stage.

Easy yet powerful:

Every instrument features an integrated tutorial, tips on every control, and an intuitive sound browser. No matter what skill level you are, or what style you play, this has you covered.

Includes 24 software titles:

Mellotron V, Synthi V, CZ V, Analog Lab, Clavinet V, CMI V, DX7 V, Buchla Easel V, Synclavier V, B-3 V, Mini V, Piano V, Stage-73 V, Matrix-12 V, Farfisa V, Solina V, SEM V, Wurli V, Jup-8 V, ARP 2600 V, CS-80 V, Prophet V, VOX Continental V, Modular V

Notes: Boxed version of Arturia's flagship virtual instrument bundle, featuring 28 instruments including new Roland Juno and Oberheim OB-Xa emulations among many other classics.

Supplier's Notes:
V Collection 8 combines beautiful pianos, immense organs, earth-shaking analog synths, essential digital music makers - the origins of iconic sound, brought across the threshold into the virtual realm with unmatched modeling technology. 28 instruments, timeless in sound, unique in design, brought back to life for your creative empowerment.

V Collection 8 is the continuation of this incredible story. These instruments aren't just faithful emulations; they've been enhanced with contemporary features fit for the 21st century. Sounds that surpass their hardware ancestors. A workflow that meets modern music making requirements. An elevated musical experience guaranteed to spark your inspiration.

NEW IN V-COLLECTION 8:

Jun-6 V: Jun-6 V channels the pure analog spirit of the Juno series, the DCO classics that brought polyphony to the masses. Its colossal & creamy sound remains awe-inspiring to this day - optimized and enhanced to keep up with modern creative needs.

Vocoder V: takes the iconic 16-band vocoder and retrofits it with advanced synth, sampler, and modulation capabilities. From Daft Punk's signature robot vocals to cutting-edge formant textures, Vocoder V offers a harmonically-rich voice that truly speaks for itself.

Emulator II V: is based on the multitimbral sampling icon favored by everyone from Depeche Mode to Trent Reznor. It's the perfect dusty lo-fi sampling toolkit, combining the old-school digital grit that you love with the cutting-edge creative flexibility that you need.

OB-Xa V: brings the immense analog power of the 'Jump' synth from the '80s charts into the modern music-making era. Faithful to the sound of the original and supercharged with new features, OB-Xa V will take you for a wild sonic ride.

Jup-8 V4: A big update! Fat, yet airy and crystal clear. This analog titan is now bigger than ever, courtesy of complex modulation, dynamic FX, dual step-sequencers, and much more.

Stage-73 V2: The soulful sounds of the Rhodes electric piano, brought back to life with stunning realism, with an update. State-of-the-art physical modeling offers unmatched authentic feel and customization, with a pedal & amp rig and advanced dynamic tweaks to help you find your own EP voice.

Analog Lab V: a whole new layout, easier preset navigation and powerful new performance modes for the studio and live on stage.

In app tutorials: helps you get making sounds in no time at all.

Streamlined preset browsing: a new browser to accurately and quickly find the sounds you have in mind.

V Collection 8 is designed to not just cover all of your synth & keyboard sound requirements. It's built to be intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable too, designed by passionate musicians, producers, and engineers who understand the importance of a fluid music making process.

This is more than a selection of legendary instruments. It's an array of sonic tools designed to work in perfect harmony, paving the way for an unhindered creative process that'll inspire at every turn.

Take time to get familiar with each instrument with newly-integrated & easy-to-follow tutorials, covering every component and top-tip in detail.

Every instrument has 4 macros for fast & intelligent sound tweaking, so you can explore its sonic potential instantly without extensive patching.

Filtering, finding, and organizing your perfect sounds is easier than ever; the new browsing interface lets you fully customize your tonal palette.

Every instrument in V Collection 8 features the same intelligent preset browser. Instantly find the perfect sound, or experiment with something new. Search by name, style, or browse categories; add sounds to your favorites for instant recall; add comments and set up your own playlists; finding your sound has never been this easy.

Want to change it up? Each instrument gives you access to the Arturia Sound Store, a huge collection of free and premium Sound Banks that's updated every month. From genre-themed packs to artist tribute releases, the Sound Store has all the inspiration you'll ever need on tap.

Notes: The latest update of Arturia's legendary plugin collection, featuring 39 instruments, three expansion packs and over 9,000 presets. New instruments include CP-70 V, MiniFreak V, Acid V and three Augmented collections.

Supplier's Notes:
V Collection X

Reference instruments for music makers
A premium suite of software instruments for unparalleled sonic exploration; from evocative emulations and hybrid synth engines, to authentically modelled keyboards and beautifully captured acoustic sounds - enhanced for today's production workflow.

This is V Collection X

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled music-making experience with iconic sounds and essential tools to suit your style, performance needs and production workflow. 39 instruments, 3 exclusive expansion packs, thousands of world-class presets - 1 canvas for infinite sonic exploration.

The ultimate selection

A hand-picked, expertly-engineered suite of instruments combining timeless sonic craft with cutting-edge enhancements that seamlessly integrate with demanding production workflows. The most iconic synths, blissful keyboards, evocative hybrids and faithfully captured acoustic instruments for endless inspiration, vivid composition and boundless play.

10,000+ presets

Find the crucial mix-finishing sounds you need in a few clicks with V Collection X's expansive library of expertly-designed sounds, complete with easy browsing. Tap right into any style, any instrument, any time.

Easy to use

You don't need to be an expert to enjoy professional sound. The instruments in V Collection X are designed with accessibility in mind, equipped with intuitive interfaces, interactive in-app tutorials, and intelligent features that deliver electrifying results without hassle.

Perfected for you

High-performance features that you can count on, premium sound quality you deserve; V Collection X is the result of over 20 years of engineering innovation, musical exploration, and a passion for audio excellence and expressivity.

39 Software titles

Augmented WOODWINDS
Augmented GRAND PIANO
Augmented BRASS
Augmented STRINGS
Augmented VOICES
Korg MS-20 V
SQ80 V
CS-80 V
Prophet-5 V
Prophet-VS V
Piano V
Analog Lab V
Vocoder V
Jun-6 V
OP-Xa V
Mellotron V
Synthi V
CZ V
CMI V
Clavinet V
Acid V
MiniFreak V
CP-70 V
DX7 V
Buchla Easel V
Synclavier V
Emulator II V
B-3 V
Mini V
Stage-73 V
Matrix-12 V
Farfisa V
Solina V
SEM V
Jup-8 V
ARP 2600 V
VOX Continental V
Wurli V
Modular V

Platform specifications

Windows

Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
32GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration

Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS* (64-bit DAWs only).

Apple

Mac OS 11.0+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU
32GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Work with ASC

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