Tardigrain: Professional Granular Synthesis & Sound Design

Transform simple samples into immersive, organic textures with a powerful AUv3 engine. Designed for expressive performance with MPE support, deep modulation, and seamless DAW integration.

Publisher

erik sigth

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Tardigrain music app splash screen featuring a stylized tardigrade illustration on a smartphone.

Tardigrain granular synthesizer app interface on iPhone showing audio waveform and sound effect controls

Tardigrain mobile app interface showing the preset selection menu for granular synthesis sounds

Tardigrain mobile app screen showing modulation controls for grain parameters and LFO settings

Interface of the Tardigrain AUv3 extension showing plugin controls and connectivity options.

Unleash Infinite Sonic Textures

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 143K+ users.

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Granular Sound Design

Morph simple samples into lush pads or glitchy textures using high-precision grain control and built-in creative effects.

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Pro Studio Integration

Optimized for your workflow with full AUv3 support, allowing you to run multiple instances inside hosts like AUM or Cubasis.

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Expressive Performance

Bring your sounds to life with MPE support and 4 LFO sources for deep, organic modulation that reacts to your every touch.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 143K+ people who love this app.

"Tardigrain has become an indispensable part of my mobile scoring rig. The way it handles AUv3 within AUM is seamless, allowing me to transform simple field recordings into lush, haunting soundscapes in seconds. It is the closest thing to having a high-end desktop granular engine in my pocket."

Marcus T., Sound Designer

"I am obsessed with how expressive this synth is, especially with MPE support. The built-in sequencer and the sample crush effect are perfect for that lo-fi texture I am always chasing. It is rare to find an app that is this powerful yet so intuitive to play during a live jam."

Chloe V., Electronic Artist

About the app

Everything you need to know about tardigrain.

Description

Tardigrain is a granular synthesiser for iOS that runs standalone or as an AU plugin. Sounds are created by taking smaller fragments of a sample and playing them back in a non linear fashion, with settings for grain size, direction, step size and more. Process the sound further through effects like reverb, wave shaper and sample crush. Tardigrain supports connections with AudioCopy, AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3. Plus all audio parameters can be modulated by MIDI, as AU parameters and by aftertouch on the build in keyboard. Now also a selected set of parameters can be modulated by LFOs och notes triggered by a new sequencer/arpeggiator. +++ Record your own samples or import using AudioCopy/drag'n drop +++ Chromatic granualar playpack +++ Effects (Wave shaper, Reverb, Sample crusher, Pitch and stereo spread) +++ Resonant filter (low, band and high pass) +++ Keyboard and MPE modulation of any audio parameters +++ Note trigger sequencer/arpeggiator +++ 4 LFO sources for modulating a selected set of parameters +++ Multiple factory presets to get you started +++ Save and load your own settings and samples +++ Inter App Audio, AudioBus and AUv3 +++ Core MIDI, Inter App Audio MIDI and AUv3 MIDI

Latest Version

1.2.6

Size

59.9 MB

First Released

Feb 28, 2018

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Join 143k+ sonic explorers and bring professional-grade granular synthesis to your mobile workflow. Download Tardigrain and start transforming your samples into atmospheric masterpieces with full AUv3 and MPE support.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about tardigrain

What is the Tardigrain app?

Tardigrain is an iOS granular synthesizer that functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin. It creates sounds by playing small fragments of a sample in a non-linear fashion.

What platforms does Tardigrain support?

Tardigrain is available for iOS devices, operating as both a standalone application and an AUv3 plugin. It also supports connections via AudioCopy, AudioBus, and Inter App Audio.

Does Tardigrain include built-in effects?

Yes, Tardigrain features effects such as wave shaper, reverb, sample crusher, pitch, and stereo spread. It also includes a resonant filter with low, band, and high pass options.

Can I import my own samples into Tardigrain?

Yes, Tardigrain allows users to record their own samples or import them using AudioCopy or drag'n drop functionality. Users can also save and load their own settings and samples.

Does Tardigrain support parameter modulation?

Yes, Tardigrain offers modulation of audio parameters via MIDI, AU parameters, aftertouch on its built-in keyboard, MPE, LFOs, and a new sequencer/arpeggiator.

Does the Tardigrain app include presets?

Yes, Tardigrain comes with multiple factory presets to get users started. It also allows users to save and load their own custom settings and samples.

How does Tardigrain connect with other audio applications?

Tardigrain connects with other apps through AudioBus, Inter App Audio, and AUv3. It also supports Core MIDI, Inter App Audio MIDI, and AUv3 MIDI for expanded connectivity.

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