Arturia Pigments 3 is a modern synthesizer that has evolved significantly with the addition of the new HARMONIC oscillator, the UTILITY ENGINE, and vintage filters and effects. It now covers a wide range of genres in a single instrument, from digital sounds with metallic overtones to warm analog sounds. It is highly regarded as a versatile plug-in that meets today's sound design needs, from beginners to advanced users.
Pigments 3 Has Evolved into a Significantly More Versatile Synth
Arturia's "Pigments," a soft synthesizer known for its great sound, rich presets and easy-to-understand sound design, has evolved to version 3.
Product URL: https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments#jp
The update strongly reflects the character of Arturia, a pioneer of analog modeling synths.
Here, we explain the newly added features along with sound examples.
The New HARMONIC Oscillator Enables a Wider Range of Sound Design
The biggest highlight is the addition of the [HARMONIC] oscillator, a new synth engine.
Previous versions already had various oscillators essential for modern synth sounds, such as [WAVETABLE], [ANALOG] and [SAMPLER], but with the addition of the HARMONIC oscillator, tones with metallic overtones and hard sounds that cut through well are now possible.
Listen to a sound made with the HARMONIC oscillator.
Its hallmark is sounds with sharp overtones like those of additive or FM synths like this.
Of course, many presets using the HARMONIC oscillator have been added, so you can experience sounds a little different from before.
A sound with shimmering overtones within a heavy pad
A mallet sound with complex overtones
The HARMONIC oscillator also lets you see visually "how many overtones are being produced."
The overtone display changes as you change each parameter.
It not only makes sound editing easier but also helps you understand the relationship between sound and overtones.
The New UTILITY ENGINE Lets You Handle a Total of Three Oscillators at Once
The [UTILITY ENGINE] added in this version greatly expands the possibilities for sound editing.
It combines two noise generators and one sub-oscillator, letting you play a total of three sounds at the same time.
The preset noise samples include many types, from noise added by passing through hardware to ambient sounds in a forest.
They look very useful not only for flavoring sounds but also as sound effects.
You can also use the UTILITY ENGINE as a sub-oscillator.
You no longer need to use a main oscillator to reinforce the tone like this, so you have more freedom in sound editing.
Arturia's Advanced Vintage-Emulation Filters and Effects Added
The Newly Added Roland Jupiter-8 Filter
A feature that sets it apart from other soft synths is its wide variety of sounds, letting you complete your sound in a single instrument.
Previous versions already had filters modeled on classic synths, such as the [Minimoog] Ladder, Oberheim [SEM] and [Matrix].
These recreated the characteristics of vintage synths.
Added to these is a filter recreating the characteristics of the [Jupiter-8], one of Roland's iconic synths.
It resonates little and does not behave wildly, making it a very easy-to-handle filter.
New Effect: Chorus JUN-6
Two new vintage effects have also been added.
Here, we introduce [Chorus JUN-6], which recreates the chorus of the classic Roland [Juno-6], an icon of vintage chorus sound.
It features a soft, warm sound, of a quality that reminds you once again of Arturia's advanced modeling technology.
Let's compare the sounds of Chorus JUN-6 and the regular Chorus.
Sounds like this go very well with genres that have attracted attention in recent years, such as Chill and Lo-Fi.
What did you think?
Glittering digital sounds with the HARMONIC oscillator, the possibilities of the UTILITY oscillator, and the addition of vintage filters and effects.
The range of analog sounds has greatly expanded, and it has evolved into a product that handles many more genres in a single instrument.
It is a product with a distinct personality unique to Arturia, unlike any other maker.
It can be recommended to everyone from beginners looking for their first synth to advanced synth users seeking new sounds, so be sure to check it out.
Product URL: https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments#jp
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the biggest new feature in Pigments 3?
The addition of the HARMONIC oscillator is the biggest highlight. It lets you get tones with metallic overtones and sounds with sharp overtones like additive or FM synths, greatly widening your sound design possibilities.
Q2. What does the UTILITY ENGINE do?
It combines two noise generators and one sub-oscillator, letting you play a total of three sounds at once. With a wide variety of noise types, it can be used not only to reinforce sounds but also to create sound effects.
Q3. What genres of music is Pigments 3 suited to?
With warm vintage effects such as the Roland Juno-6 chorus, it can handle a wide range of today's genres, including Chill, Lo-Fi, techno and ambient.
Q4. Is it an easy synthesizer for beginners to use?
Yes. With rich presets, easy-to-understand sound design and a visual editor that shows overtones, it is ideal as a beginner's first synth.
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