FrozenPlain has released an update to its free, open-source plugin which runs its sample libraries.
Version 2.0 of Floe comes with granular synthesis, per-layer arpeggiators, and various improvements to the user interface and engine.
Any of Floe’s three layers can now play its samples as grains, turning a plucked or struck sound into something sustained — the free music box, run through the granular engine, becomes a slowly shifting pad. It works on every Floe library, including ones released before 2.0.
Each layer also gets its own tempo-synced arpeggiator, with rate, note length, step ties and humanisation. Because they’re per-layer, one held triad can drive three interlocking sequences.
Changes in Floe 2.0
- Redesigned interface: Floe’s controls are now organized across two clear pages: LAYERS and EFFECTS, plus a distraction-free PERFORM view for live playing. More space and more controls.
- Filters and EQ are visual: Shape them by dragging nodes directly. LFOs are visual too, allowing you to see the shape of modulation.
- Granular synthesis: Any layer can now play its samples as grains: stretch, blur and reshape a sound into pads and evolving textures.
- Per-layer arpeggiator: Set a held chord in motion. Every layer has its own arpeggiator, tempo-synced to your DAW — control rate, length, step ties, humanization and more.
- Randomization strip: Nudge or fully randomize a preset to explore variations of it.
- More sound shaping: Stereo width controls, extra LFO shapes, and a Modern compressor algorithm.
- Quality of life: Undo/redo, right-click menus, bypass FX, and streamlined browsers throughout.
- New package format: The .floe-pkg format simplifies installing libraries.
Floe is available for Windows, macOS and Linux in VST3, AU and CLAP plugin formats. FrozenPlain has also refreshed its sample library catalogue, including new presets to the music boxes and community packages — utilizing the new granular synthesis and arpeggiators.
More information: FrozenPlain
