What is SplineTime?
In the world of sound design and music production, there is a constant need for new, original tools. Granular synthesis is a powerful method that opens the way to create unique textures, atmospheres, and effects by manipulating tiny pieces of audio — grains.
SplineTime from Lidsquid audio is an innovative VST effect that takes granular audio processing to a new level, offering a unique approach to manipulating time, speed, pitch, and filtering simultaneously.
Four dimensions of sound under your control
The peculiarity of SplineTime lies in its architecture, which allows you to work with four independent dimensions of sound simultaneously: time, speed, pitch, and filter. Each of these dimensions has its own 16-step template synchronized with the tempo of your project. This opens up endless possibilities for creating complex, moving, and evolving soundscapes.
You can independently control the playback speed of the grains, move through the audio in time, change the pitch, and dynamically control the resonant filter – all in a 16-step pattern for each parameter. This flexibility allows you to create both subtle movements and radical audio transformations.
Key features of SplineTime
The SplineTime plugin is designed with an emphasis on intuitive control and flexibility. Among its main functions are:
- 4 independent effect dimensions: Time, speed, pitch, filter.
- 16 tempo-synchronized steps: A 16-step pattern for each dimension.
- Variable step length: Adjusting the duration of steps for transitions.
- Real-time or sample audio processing: Insert effect or sampler (up to 16 WAVs).
- Morphing between audio buffers: Smooth transitions between samples.
- Visualization of the output signal: Displaying changes in the time and frequency domains.
- Resonant filter: Additional features for shaping the timbre.
- Full parameter automation: Control of all parameters in the DAW.
Flexibility of use: from real-time to samples
SplineTime is not limited to processing incoming audio. It can act as a sampler, allowing you to load up to 16 WAV files. This opens the door to experimenting with your own recordings and transforming static samples into live textures. The morphing function adds dynamics, allowing you to smoothly transition between different sound sources.
Discover new sound worlds
Thanks to its unique combination of multi-dimensional granular processing and flexible audio loading options, SplineTime becomes an indispensable tool for sound designers and experimental musicians. Create atmospheric pads, futuristic effects, rhythmic glitches, or completely new sounds – the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. The intuitive interface and full automation provide deep integration into any musical project.
Conclusion
SplineTime from Lidsquid audio is a powerful and feature-rich granular effect that offers unique opportunities for creative work with sound. If you are looking for a tool to help you create original and captivating sound textures, SplineTime deserves your attention.
