We list 4 Granular plugins from 4 brands. The most represented are Ableton, Baby Audio and Image-Line. Open any of them for a rundown of what it does and where it fits.
Image-Line
Fruity Granulizer is a sample-based granular synthesis instrument that splits user-loaded wave samples into small loopable grains, whose length and spacing can be modified to achieve pitch-independent time-stretching and complex audio effects. With transient awareness, LFO modulation, and full parameter automation, it can transition from natural playback to elaborate textural transformations while maintaining tempo sync with the project.
Reason Studios
Explore four distinct granular engines and sculpt evolving textures with polyphonic grain control and intuitive motion modes.
Baby Audio
Craft evolving, otherworldly textures from dual sources with real-time grain morphing and deep per-grain control.
Ableton
Unlock evolving textures from live audio or samples using three granular engines and MPE control for expressive, otherworldly sound design.