With up to 64 grains, Graindad offers extensive possibilities for shaping your sound in real time. With 12 main parameters, it provides fast and powerful access to granular synthesis.

There are basically 2 modulation systems: a classic system with modulators such as step sequencers, LFO, and envelopes, with familiar access. And a modulation system called Harvester, which provides an easy and playful way to visually control multiple parameters at once. These two modulation systems can be mixed to achieve unique complex results.

Randomization is an important part of Graindad: varying amounts of randomization can be applied to almost all parameters. In addition, there are dedicated functions to define when randomization should be generated; for example, a transient in your audio signal can trigger a randomizer.

Grain engine
The heart of Graindad is the grain engine. While audio is being recorded, up to 64 copies can be played back simultaneously through the so-called grains. Organizing and shaping these grains is the main task of the engine.

The 12 main parameters allow you to achieve various effects, such as loops, stuttering, time stretching, pitch shifting, reversal, or harmonization.

Just as important as playback is recording, which also plays a fundamental role in shaping the overall result. Graindad can record in sync with your computer's clock or be triggered directly via MIDI. It can even start recording dynamically based on the transients of the audio material.

Modulation engine
In addition to the envelope, LFO, and a classic step sequencer with step repetition, the Harvester, several randomizers, and MIDI notes can be used as modulation sources.

Even the intensity and source of modulation can be controlled by randomizers, and they can do so in different modes.

Not forgetting the Modmix control, which performs crossfades between the Harvester and the main page modulation to achieve surprising results.

Effects
Whether classic effects such as filters, reverbs, and delays, Graindad's effects section has everything you need to add a new dimension to your sound. Filter types include low-pass, band-pass, notch, and high-pass. Choose from three reverb effects: HQ reverb, spring reverb, and shimmer. The delay section not only offers different types of delay, but also flanger and chorus modes.

The Dry/Wet controls make it easy to mix filter sweeps into the image or use the band-pass as a peak equalizer to emphasize certain frequencies.

The Harvester
The Harvester modulates the 12 main controls at once. The distance between the Harvester and the parameter objects defines the modulation depth. The parameter objects have "moons" that can be recorded as automation or randomized for additional layers of movement. On the automation page, the Harvester can move between 12 breakpoints, which can also be triggered by MIDI notes for performance control.

The power of the Harvester is difficult to explain in words. Hours of fun and surprises await it, along with endless sonic possibilities. Of course, there are many more features that are explained in detail in the manual.