Plugin interface — screenshot pending
Granular

Grain

Reason Studios

Grain is a very advanced sampler and granular synthesizer from Reason Studios that offers sonic possibilities far beyond ordinary sample playback. It uses granular synthesis techniques to extract and manipulate snippets (grains) from audio samples, enabling creative sound transformation through multiple playback algorithms. Despite its vast sonic capabilities, Grain features a straightforward user interface designed for experimentation.

Key Features

014 playback algorithms (Spectral Grains, Grain Oscillator, Long Grains, Tape)
02Polyphonic playback with up to 12 voices
036 Motion modes (Freeze, One Shot, FW Loop, FW-BW Loop, End Freeze, Envelope 1)
044 filter types (HP 12dB, BP 12dB, LP 12dB, LP Ladder 24dB)
054 envelope generators with custom drawing and preset curves
063 LFO generators with multiple waveforms and Beat Sync
076 effects modules (Phaser/Flanger/Chorus, Distortion, EQ, Delay, Reverb, Compressor) with reorderable chain

Things to Try

  • 01Use Grain Oscillator with Pan Spread at 100% for stereo width effects and sub-oscillator-like impression
  • 02In Spectral Grains, gradually raise Snap from 0% to 100% to transform inharmonic partials into harmonic content
  • 03Set up Envelope 1 with Ramp Up preset, enable Loop with Beat Sync, and use Envelope 1 Motion mode to sync sample playback to sequencer tempo
  • 04In Long Grains, adjust X-Fade from 0% to introduce gritty or popping character at grain boundaries, then increase towards 100% for smooth crossfades

Own Grain?

Add it to your Plugin Library and it stops being a name in a folder — search it by sound, keep notes, and remember why you bought it.

Add to My Library

Free to start · no credit card

Already have an account? Sign in to add it

Similar plugins to explore

Get more out of the plugins you already own

Track your plugins and instruments, search by the sound you need, and learn what each one is for. Free forever for up to 100 plugins and instruments.

Get Started Free
Grain by Reason Studios | Plugin Library