9/7/2023 0 Comments Arturia pigments and reason![]() ![]() You have a generous five concurrent authorizations available, although only one of the installs can legally be used at a time. Installation/authorization is via the Arturia Software Center application (offline authorization supported), and no dongle is required. Enough new features have been added and enough time has passed to warrant full coverage.įirst the nitty gritty: Pigments 3 is available in formats compatible with all current mainstream DAWs, plus a standalone version is provided. Although we reviewed version 1 of Pigments in SoundBytes Magazine shortly after release, this review is a full look, not an update. Since the time of that impressive first release Arturia has given us two upgrade releases that were themselves quite impressive. In 2018 the company introduced its first modern virtual synth, Pigments, and by “modern”, I mean one not inspired or mimicking an earlier hardware keyboard instrument. Buy it! You could spend twice as much money on a forgettable weekend in the pub.Until three years ago, Arturia’s software division was known primarily for its virtual recreations of classic keyboards – synths primarily but also electric pianos and organs. I can honestly say, it is probably the best money I have ever spent on a soft synth, and I own some really good soft synths already. ![]() This is precisely where Pigments shines, the unusually well-conceived user interface design makes it uniquely easy and enjoyable to learn from existing presets and even if you never bought any other presets the factory presets are excellent and the Arturia learning content is really good too. ![]() It just feels like you owe it to yourself to have them and each one is a masterclass in sound design. They are so damned good and reasonably priced. I've already spent more money on presets for this one synth than all the others combined. ![]() The only real problem with this awesome piece of kit is that it is hard to resist the presets for sale in the Arturia web store. But I'd still recommend it without reservation. Be warned, some of the more elaborate presets can be hard on your CPU. But Arturia Pigments is in a league of its own. I also own Serum, Massive, MassiveX, FM8, Absynth, Reaktor 5 and 6 (which include some very tasty soft synths) and others. And the factory presets are surprisingly good. The UI is artful, pleasant to use, well organised. ![]()
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