Sound Particles

Note: This listing is for the Stereo version of SkyDust, allowing for stereo and binaural output only. To enable all output formats, check out SkyDust 3D HERE.

What Is SkyDust?

SkyDust is the first spatial synthesizer plugin in the world, which allows you to play a note and get instant 3D sound in any immersive format. It’s fantastic for stereo and exceptional in 3D.

Multiple Presets: No time to program a synth? No problem, simply use one of the hundreds of presets that are available.

Random Presets: Looking for happy accidents, or endless combinations? Use the dice to create random presets, for infinite sounds.

Sub-Presets: With sub-presets, you can save/load only parts of the synth, and reuse them a lot: sequences, pitch effects, FM settings, spatial movements…

Easy Preset Selection: Large preset buttons on the main panel, allowing you to easily pick the right preset under the pressure of live concerts.

Filter Presets: Sometimes is hard to find that preset that you like. Filter presets by artist or sound type, to find them more quickly.

Random Lock: With random presets, sometimes you simply want to change a part of it. Lock the modules that you want to keep unchanged.

Spatial: The fully integrated 3D engine allows you to create unbelievable sounds.

Spatial Sequencer: Imagine a Sequencer where you can pan each step note in 3D space… 3D arpeggios for everyone.

Spatial Envelope Generators: A note that starts at the back, attacks to the center, sustains in the right, and releases to the ceiling. All by using a EG with 3D render.

Spatial LFO: Notes moving everywhere, with azimuth and elevation controlled by LFOs.

Independent Oscillators: Each oscillator may have their own spatial settings, with independant starting positions and movements, for fantastic 3D sounds.

Movement Modifiers: Use movement modifiers, to obtain interesting movements in a fast way, from crazy rotations to smooth movements.

Divergence: Do you want all notes to start in the same spot, or should the synth create slight position variations between notes?

Dolby Atmos: SkyDust is able to output audio in multiple multichannel formats, from 5.1 to 9.1.6, perfect for your Dolby Atmos music.

Binaural: No immersive studio? Don’t worry, use the synth with 3D sound over Headphones, using Sound Particles’ Binaural engine.

Ambisonics: Do you use Ambisonics? Great, because SkyDust supports up to 6th order Ambisonics.

Special Panner: The Sound Particles team created a special 3D panner, that merges the advantages of sphere-based panners and cube-based panners.

3D Views: Multiple 3D views, for you to see what is happening in terms of space: 360º view, top view, rear view, sphere view, and more…

SOFA: Use the built-in HRTF datasets, or your custom SOFA file (with your HRTF profile), and you will have a great 3D experience with headphones.

Oscillators: Multiple oscillators and wave modifiers, to obtain fantastic sounds.

8 Oscillators: With 8 oscillators per voice, SkyDust will allow you to create rich and fantastic sounds, using subtractive, FM or hybrid approaches.

Polyphonic Synth: With up to 256 voices, the synth is able to play an huge number of notes. And if you need to past the limit, the synth will handle it gracefully.

Anti-Alias: With anti-alias technology, the synth will prevent the ugly artifacts typical of some digital synthesizers.

Waveforms & Noises: From traditional waves to crazy noises, pick the right waveform for your oscillators.

Waveform Modifiers: Use one of the multiple modifiers to create unique waveform sounds. Or link them with an LFO for even more interesting results.

Multiple EGs: Do you like ADSR’s for everything, or do you prefer more complicated ones (e.g., DAHDSR)?

Arpeggiator: A modern approach to the Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

Arpeggiator + Sequencer: The Arpeggiator and the Sequencer will allow you to create fantastic note sequences for your new music piece.

Step Keyboards: With a keyboard for each step of the sequencer, for you to stop thinking about semitones, and simply create fantastic music.

Polyphonic Sequencer: Yes, old synthesizers only had monophonic sequencers, but with a polyphonic sequencer the results can be even more interesting.

Parameter Sequences: Add parameters to the sequencer to create even richer sequences, changing their values through time.

Arpeggiator Modes: Pick one of the 7 arpeggiator modes, add extra octaves, and get great results.

Major / Minor chords: Wouldn’t be nice for the sequencer to adapt to major/minor chords? Force a scale for the sequence to know when to play which.

Frequency Modulation: Add modern FM synthesis and create amazing sounds.

FM Operators: Do you prefer subtractive, FM, or hybrid? Use the 8 oscilators as 8 FM operators, and add filters on top for hybrid results.

FM Matrix: Create custom connections between operators with the FM matrix – the sky is the limit!

Operator View: Check the connections between operators on the operator’s view, to make sure you are doing the right FM routing.

Filters: Subtractive synthesis, with independent filters, to obtain wonderful results.

Filters: If you like subtractive synthesis, use filters (with EGs and LFOs) to obtain the sound you are looking for.

Oscillator Filters: Each oscillator may have their own filter, controlled by their own EG and LFO, allowing you to create even better sounds.

Keyboard + Velocity Mapping: Do you want your filters to adapt to the keyboard notes and their velocity? No problem.

Pitch: Use new pitch effects, to create unique sounds.

Pitch EG + LFO: From smooth vibratos to crazy pitch variations, each oscillator may have their own EG and LFOs.

Pitch Convergence: Use random pitch values on the Pitch EG to obtain amazing pitch convergence results (and in 3D).

Random Behaviors: Pick one of the available random pitch behaviors, to obtain very interesting results, from horror to enlightment.

Effects / Mix: A Mixer and audio effects that helps you to shape the sound

Mixer: The mixer will be your friend: from Solo to focus on a single oscillator, to volumes to shape your sound, or simply to check levels.

FX’s: Use one of the 4 FX slots available to add effects like delay, reverb, EQ, bit-crusher, among others.

Dry/Wet: Control the dry/wet of each effect, to achieve the best results for your sound.

Matrix: The maximum flexibility for the ultimate power – anything is possible.

Matrix: Use the Matrix to use any parameter to control any parameter. Pitch-bend for elevation? LFO for resonance? Anything is possible.

Filter by (source/destination): A matrix list can grow fast. Use “Filter by” to show entries by either the source (MIDI, LFO, EG) or destination (Spatial, Pitch, FM, etc.)

Curve Editor: Use the curve editor, to obtain even more control over the parameters – sometimes, the best results require fine tuning.

Extras: Envelope Generators and LFO’s are never too many.

Extra EG’s: 8 extra envelope generators, to use with additional parameters of the synth. Maybe a single EG to rule them all.

Extra LFO’s: Additional 8 LFO’s, for you to play with more parameters. Maybe you want to add some extra noise LFO on top of a regular vibrato.

Curve Editor: Use the curve editor with the extra EG’s and LFO’s, to fine tune the desired sound. and more…

Resizable Window: Feel free to resize your window, because the graphical interface will adapt: from extra small to extra large views.

XY Pads with Snap: Use 2 XY pads to control parameters easily. With snap (and snap time), the results will be even more interesting.

Mono / Legato: If you like monophonic synths, choose between “Mono” and “Legato”, and adjust the glide time that you desire.

Macros: With 4 macros available, it’s very easy to control multiple parameters at once. And “Macro A” it’s the easiest to reach.

Pitch / Spatial / Arp: Turn off pitch effects, spatial movements or arpeggiator. Sometimes, you simply want a good clean sound.

Virtual Keyboard: Sometimes, you don’t have a keyboard with you, but you simply want to play some synth sounds. Use the virtual keyboard and have fun!

Easy Routing

AudioMatrix is a channel routing utility plugin, capable of re-routing any input channel to any output channel, with gain and polarity controls. Your life just got a whole lot easier!

Smooth Workflow

Say goodbye to complexity and experience a smoother, more efficient audio production process with AudioMatrix by your side. Your audio engineering tasks are now simplified, allowing you to focus on unleashing your creative potential with ease.

Either using regular connections or special gain values (-3 dB, -6 dB, or custom values), with or without polarity changes, AudioMatrix offers you a flexible way to change connections. With support for up to 64 channels of audio, AudioMatrix is the tool that any sound professional should have in their toolset, either working in stereo, surround or immersive.

Manage Gains

Whether you need to boost the signal or make subtle adjustments, AudioMatrix offers a fast and precise way to manage the gain in each routing connection. Say goodbye to complex manual adjustments and enjoy a streamlined workflow.

Polarity Inversion

With AudioMatrix you can easily invert the polarity of any audio signal, which can be quite handy in many situations, from Mid-Side conversions to Sub-Woofer alignment.

ALL Output Formats

Don’t get stuck on any output format. If you work in 9.1.6 and your client wants the track in 5.1, quickly and accurately translate it in AudioMatrix. From mono up to 64 channels, with any in-between format. Your creativity is free!

Features

• Speaker Array Management: create speaker arrays to reproduce 5.1 audio in a 7.1 studio, using all surround speakers and with the right levels.
• Bring to Center: temporarily send any signal to the center channel, for easier fine tune when working with immersive sounds.
• Middle-Side conversion: Convert stereo to Mid-Side (and back to stereo), for additional flexibility in terms of stereo FX processing.
• Mirror: flip your sounds left ↔ right for a better fit with the image, from stereo to complex 7.1.2 soundscapes.
• Big Mono: transform your immersive audio into a big mono sound in the blink of an eye, or create custom mono sounds controlling the contribution of each channel.
• LFE Control: control LFE level independently of all remaining channels.
• Send to the Sub-Woofer: gather audio from all channels into the sub-woofer, if you don’t have a bass management system.
• Basic Upmixing/Downmixing: fast way to upmix or downmix something, controlling the contribution of each channel.
• Format conversion: working with different 5.1 formats? Simply convert from 5.1 Film to 5.1 SMPTE by changing channel ordering.

What Is SkyDust?

SkyDust 3D is the first spatial synthesizer plugin in the world, which allows you to play a note and get instant 3D sound in any immersive format. It’s fantastic for stereo and exceptional in 3D.

Multiple Presets: No time to program a synth? No problem, simply use one of the hundreds of presets that are available.

Random Presets: Looking for happy accidents, or endless combinations? Use the dice to create random presets, for infinite sounds.

Sub-Presets: With sub-presets, you can save/load only parts of the synth, and reuse them a lot: sequences, pitch effects, FM settings, spatial movements…

Easy Preset Selection: Large preset buttons on the main panel, allowing you to easily pick the right preset under the pressure of live concerts.

Filter Presets: Sometimes is hard to find that preset that you like. Filter presets by artist or sound type, to find them more quickly.

Random Lock: With random presets, sometimes you simply want to change a part of it. Lock the modules that you want to keep unchanged.

Spatial: The fully integrated 3D engine allows you to create unbelievable sounds.

Spatial Sequencer: Imagine a Sequencer where you can pan each step note in 3D space… 3D arpeggios for everyone.

Spatial Envelope Generators: A note that starts at the back, attacks to the center, sustains in the right, and releases to the ceiling. All by using a EG with 3D render.

Spatial LFO: Notes moving everywhere, with azimuth and elevation controlled by LFOs.

Independent Oscillators: Each oscillator may have their own spatial settings, with independant starting positions and movements, for fantastic 3D sounds.

Movement Modifiers: Use movement modifiers, to obtain interesting movements in a fast way, from crazy rotations to smooth movements.

Divergence: Do you want all notes to start in the same spot, or should the synth create slight position variations between notes?

Dolby Atmos: SkyDust is able to output audio in multiple multichannel formats, from 5.1 to 9.1.6, perfect for your Dolby Atmos music.

Binaural: No immersive studio? Don’t worry, use the synth with 3D sound over Headphones, using Sound Particles’ Binaural engine.

Ambisonics: Do you use Ambisonics? Great, because SkyDust supports up to 6th order Ambisonics.

Special Panner: The Sound Particles team created a special 3D panner, that merges the advantages of sphere-based panners and cube-based panners.

3D Views: Multiple 3D views, for you to see what is happening in terms of space: 360º view, top view, rear view, sphere view, and more…

SOFA: Use the built-in HRTF datasets, or your custom SOFA file (with your HRTF profile), and you will have a great 3D experience with headphones.

Oscillators: Multiple oscillators and wave modifiers, to obtain fantastic sounds.

8 Oscillators: With 8 oscillators per voice, SkyDust will allow you to create rich and fantastic sounds, using subtractive, FM or hybrid approaches.

Polyphonic Synth: With up to 256 voices, the synth is able to play an huge number of notes. And if you need to past the limit, the synth will handle it gracefully.

Anti-Alias: With anti-alias technology, the synth will prevent the ugly artifacts typical of some digital synthesizers.

Waveforms & Noises: From traditional waves to crazy noises, pick the right waveform for your oscillators.

Waveform Modifiers: Use one of the multiple modifiers to create unique waveform sounds. Or link them with an LFO for even more interesting results.

Multiple EGs: Do you like ADSR’s for everything, or do you prefer more complicated ones (e.g., DAHDSR)?

Arpeggiator: A modern approach to the Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

Arpeggiator + Sequencer: The Arpeggiator and the Sequencer will allow you to create fantastic note sequences for your new music piece.

Step Keyboards: With a keyboard for each step of the sequencer, for you to stop thinking about semitones, and simply create fantastic music.

Polyphonic Sequencer: Yes, old synthesizers only had monophonic sequencers, but with a polyphonic sequencer the results can be even more interesting.

Parameter Sequences: Add parameters to the sequencer to create even richer sequences, changing their values through time.

Arpeggiator Modes: Pick one of the 7 arpeggiator modes, add extra octaves, and get great results.

Major / Minor chords: Wouldn’t be nice for the sequencer to adapt to major/minor chords? Force a scale for the sequence to know when to play which.

Frequency Modulation: Add modern FM synthesis and create amazing sounds.

FM Operators: Do you prefer subtractive, FM, or hybrid? Use the 8 oscilators as 8 FM operators, and add filters on top for hybrid results.

FM Matrix: Create custom connections between operators with the FM matrix – the sky is the limit!

Operator View: Check the connections between operators on the operator’s view, to make sure you are doing the right FM routing.

Filters: Subtractive synthesis, with independent filters, to obtain wonderful results.

Filters: If you like subtractive synthesis, use filters (with EGs and LFOs) to obtain the sound you are looking for.

Oscillator Filters: Each oscillator may have their own filter, controlled by their own EG and LFO, allowing you to create even better sounds.

Keyboard + Velocity Mapping: Do you want your filters to adapt to the keyboard notes and their velocity? No problem.

Pitch: Use new pitch effects, to create unique sounds.

Pitch EG + LFO: From smooth vibratos to crazy pitch variations, each oscillator may have their own EG and LFOs.

Pitch Convergence: Use random pitch values on the Pitch EG to obtain amazing pitch convergence results (and in 3D).

Random Behaviors: Pick one of the available random pitch behaviors, to obtain very interesting results, from horror to enlightment.

Effects / Mix: A Mixer and audio effects that helps you to shape the sound

Mixer: The mixer will be your friend: from Solo to focus on a single oscillator, to volumes to shape your sound, or simply to check levels.

FX’s: Use one of the 4 FX slots available to add effects like delay, reverb, EQ, bit-crusher, among others.

Dry/Wet: Control the dry/wet of each effect, to achieve the best results for your sound.

Matrix: The maximum flexibility for the ultimate power – anything is possible.

Matrix:Use the Matrix to use any parameter to control any parameter. Pitch-bend for elevation? LFO for resonance? Anything is possible.

Filter by (source/destination): A matrix list can grow fast. Use “Filter by” to show entries by either the source (MIDI, LFO, EG) or destination (Spatial, Pitch, FM, etc.)

Curve Editor: Use the curve editor, to obtain even more control over the parameters – sometimes, the best results require fine tuning.

Extras: Envelope Generators and LFO’s are never too many.

Extra EG’s: 8 extra envelope generators, to use with additional parameters of the synth. Maybe a single EG to rule them all.

Extra LFO’s: Additional 8 LFO’s, for you to play with more parameters. Maybe you want to add some extra noise LFO on top of a regular vibrato.

Curve Editor: Use the curve editor with the extra EG’s and LFO’s, to fine tune the desired sound.

Resizable Window: Feel free to resize your window, because the graphical interface will adapt: from extra small to extra large views.

XY Pads with Snap: Use 2 XY pads to control parameters easily. With snap (and snap time), the results will be even more interesting.

Mono / Legato: If you like monophonic synths, choose between “Mono” and “Legato”, and adjust the glide time that you desire.

Macros: With 4 macros available, it’s very easy to control multiple parameters at once. And “Macro A” it’s the easiest to reach.

Pitch / Spatial / Arp: Turn off pitch effects, spatial movements or arpeggiator. Sometimes, you simply want a good clean sound.

Virtual Keyboard: Sometimes, you don’t have a keyboard with you, but you simply want to play some synth sounds. Use the virtual keyboard and have fun!

Space Controller is the best way to pan sounds in surround and immersive. Simply connect your mobile device to a DAW, use it as a movement reader and pan the sounds to where you’re pointing.

MAIN FEATURES

Size
Space Controller allows changing the size of sources, which will control the width of each sound. Higher sizes will make a sound reach for more speakers, whereas sounds with smaller sizes will reach less speakers.

Locks
It is possible to individually hold each position-related parameters, either as coordinates in Cube mode or angles in Sphere.

Modes
Choose from four different modes – Mono, Dual, Rotation and Symmetric – to place and move each source independently, control and rotate the entire sound field, or even use the Symmetric Mode to control the width of a 5.1 recording.

Cube vs Sphere
Space Controller offers the possibility of panning either in Cube or Sphere Mode, depending on your preferred workflow.

Multiple Views
It is possible to select between top and rear views to get consistent visual cues of where the sound is being placed.

Stereo, Multichannel and Immersive Support
From stereo to 5.1, from HOA to Binaural, from 7.1 to Dolby Atmos, Space Controller Studio provides several output options for the panner.

Brightness Panner is committed to changing the way you use sound in space, enriching your mixes by spreading sound around you.

This unique audio plugin makes panning easier than ever, by applying movement to your sounds using Brightness analysis.

Frequency Controls Panning

Imagine panning being controlled by the pitch of music notes, the brightness of sounds or the MIDI notes you play. From music to audio post, Brightness Panner allows you to move sounds dynamically in a variety of reproduction formats — from stereo to surround 5.1 and 7.1, to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2, Ambisonics up to 3rd order, and Binaural.

Panning Mode

The Pan mode is essentially a normal end-to-end particle-based panning. This type of panning effect changes the position of the sound source between two points (start point -> end point) previously defined by you. Therefore, greater brightness or pitch shifts of the incoming signal, the greater the shift from the starting point to the end point.

Sliding Mode

Whenever the audio signal is within the frequency or pitch range, the sound source moves on a trajectory that you define. As opposed to pan mode, the sound source does not return to the starting point as soon as the signal falls outside that range. The sound source will freeze that position until the audio signal is back within the range again, leading to a new shift of the sound source in the dome space.

MAIN FEATURES

• Brightness Analysis
• Pitch Analysis
• MIDI Analysis
• Visualization Dome
• Randomization

Brightness Analysis
Brightness Panner analyzes the spectrum of sounds in order to pan them in 3D according to a range of frequencies set by the user.

Pitch Analysis
Brightness Panner identifies the pitch of individual notes and pans them in 3D according to a range of pitch values set by the user.

MIDI Analysis
Brightness Panner receives MIDI notes and pans sounds in 3D according to a range of MIDI notes set by the user. Dynamic Movement Easily set how the sounds will move. For instance, will they move from the speakers position to the centre or will they move clockwise starting from a custom position?

Visualization Dome
Track every single movement the sounds are making through the main component of the plugin’s UI: the dome.

Randomization
Running out of ideas? Don’t worry! The Brightness Panner has a randomize option that outputs a new result each time you click it.

Energy Panner uses the intensity of a sound to control its movement.

From traditional stereo to immersive, this plugin enables artists to add dynamic depth to their panning techniques without any effort or additional routing.

Sound Intensity Controls Panning
With Energy Panner, the sound intensity controls the panner, creating movement that reacts to sound. Imagine drums moving at the beat, synth notes that move on attack, among many other behaviours. From music to audio post, from stereo to Dolby Atmos, Energy Panner is a plugin that you definitely want in your toolset.

Panning Mode
The Pan mode is essentially a normal end-to-end particle-based panning. This type of panning effect changes the position of the sound source between two points (start point -> endpoint) previously defined by you. Therefore, the greater the energy of the input signal the greater the shift from the starting point to the endpoint.

Sliding Mode
Whenever the audio signal reaches a certain level (threshold value), the sound source moves on a trajectory that you define. As opposed to pan mode, the sound source does not return to the starting point as soon as the signal level drops. The sound source will freeze that position until the audio signal exceeds the threshold value again, leading to a new shift of the sound source in the dome space.

MAIN FEATURES

• Stereo, Immersive & Binaural Outputs: From stereo, 7.1, HOA to Binaural and Dolby Atmos, Energy Panner gives you several output options based on virtual microphones technology.
• Dynamic Movement: Easily set how the sounds will move. For instance, will they move from the speakers position to the centre or will they move clockwise starting from a custom position?
• Sidechain: Use external signals to control the effect of the plugin instead of using the track’s sound for this.
• Visualization Dome: Track every single movement the sounds are making through the main component of the plugin’s UI: the dome.
• Randomization: Running out of ideas? Don’t worry! The Energy Panner has a randomize option that outputs a new result each time you click it.
• Absolute Control: Energy Panner brings you all the options you need to have complete control over how the sounds are moving in the panoramic field.

Air is the perfect tool to simulate distance through high-frequency attenuation. Use it on any DAW.

MAIN FEATURES

• Several Locations: Air already includes temperature and humidity settings from different locations around the globe, from Antarctica to Death Valley, but you are always able to enter your one custom.
• Perfect Result: Air is much more accurate than a simple low-pass filter, using scientifically measured frequency response values of air dampening.
• Frequency Response: With Air, you can see the actual frequency response that is being applied to the sound.
• Distance Attenuation: Control the volume over distance with the Distance Attenuation parameter.
• World Units: Do you prefer “meters” or “feet”? “Mph” or “km/h”? Full integration with Imperial and Metric units, for an easy and more welcoming workflow for everyone.
• Control Surfaces: Use control surfaces (such as AVID S6) to edit the plug-ins’ parameters.

Air for Music
Easily take away some presence of specific items within your projects. Let instruments breathe and mixes shine with this ready to go plugin.

Air for Sound Effects
A close-by object doesn’t sound like a faraway object. Quickly reinvent sound effects by adding depth and distance to your sounds. No need to record everything all over again.

Air for Mixing
With just one knob, it is possible to accurately simulate the distance of any sound. Air will apply the exact EQ and distance attenuation necessary to make audio assets perfectly resemble real-life sonic events.

Air for Automated Dialogue Replacement
The biggest challenge of ADR is making it sound as natural as if it was recorded on the original set. Air helps in achieving a natural-sounding distance effect, so that ADR never sounds misplaced again.