The idea behind Padshop Pro is that sounds can be chopped into 'grains', the playback of which can be manipulated in various ways.

Padshop Pro utterly transforms samples, but it's not all about out-there sound design. The included string patches demonstrate that it can also be used to add subtle movement to otherwise static samples, while a grand piano sound is subjected to an echoing Eno-esque ambience. You can also import your own samples.

With a decent selection of effects, Padshop Pro makes granular synthesis easy and fun.

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