Arturia has announced release of an update to its state-of-the-art software instrument that gives you the power of every shade of synthesis.

Pigments 3.5 introduces a number of fresh and much-requested features, new presets, and functionality enhancements, designed for producers and sound designers seeking cutting-edge sounds for Trap, Drill, Future Bass, and beyond.

Beyond its new features, new enhancements, and hundreds of new presets, Pigments 3.5 is more than the sum of its parts. These are never-before-heard positions at the modern edge of the sonic spectrum, where aggressive meets euphoric, sinister meets graceful.

Changes in Pigments v3.5

  • CrossMod: Create unique sonic behaviours and complex timbres with cross-modulation between Engines 1 & 2.
  • Distortion Module: 16 versatile distortion algorithms in one component.
  • Expanded Comb Filter: A versatile sound design tool that goes beyond classic filter behaviour.
  • Enhanced Sample Engine Browser: Finding the right sample and organising your library in Pigments’ Sample engine is easier than ever. The browser has been expanded with subfolders, and you can now preview every sample simply by clicking on it.
  • Apple M1 Compatibility: Native support for Apple’s next-generation M1 processors, ensuring smooth, flawless performance on the latest macOS machines.
  • Streamlined UI / UX: Subtle redesigns and workflow improvements to streamline your sound design process. With tweaked menus and simplified navigation, Pigments 3.5 is simply easier, faster, and more reliable.
  • New Wavetables: Dozens of new wavetables inspired by molecular structures, mineral textures, and aggressive modern timbres, offering an ever-more-expansive palette for today’s electronic music producers.
  • New Factory Presets: 150 brand new patches crafted by in-house sound designers and world-class producers, exploring the massive potential of new features like CrossMod, Comb Filters, new wavetables, and more.

To mark the release of Pigments 3.5 (free for existing Pigments users), Arturia has designed 3 exclusive sound banks with 150 presets each: Bass Thermal, Trap Chemical, and EDM Kinetic. The Energy Triad sound banks are available for purchase at the Artria website at a reduced introductory price of 29.99 USD/EUR.

For new Pigments users, the latest version of the software synthesizer for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) is on sale at a 50% discount at the Arturia website and from distributor Plugin Boutique, priced 99 USD/EUR instead of 199 USD/EUR. The Energy Triad Pack is included with a purchase at no additional cost during the promotion.

The introductory offers end on January 6th, 2022.