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From Tiny Grains to Creative Organic Sounds
Granular Synthesizer
AAX, AU and VST3
GrainDust is a powerful granular synthesizer with 4 fully independent granular layers, giving you the freedom to create rich and evolving textures. Every grain can move, shift, and breathe, creating results that feel alive and truly three-dimensional. Comes loaded with an exclusive library of unique sounds, giving your music and sound design a signature character from the very first note.

Highlights
4 Granular Layers. Infinite Textures. Total Control.
4 Granular Layers
Import your own samples for each layer or explore +1200 samples crafted for unique expression.
Spatial Power
Create in stereo, surround, binaural, 7.1.4, Ambisonics, and beyond.
MPE Support
Express every nuance of your performance.
+250 Presets
Explore over 250 presets and sub-presets, crafted to enhance your musical expression.
Built-In Movement
Animate your grains in space and time for constantly evolving sound.
Awarded Engine
Powered by the same groundbreaking technology behind SkyDust 3D.
Grains
4 Granular layers, completely customizable.

Import Samples
Import your own audio files to build unique sounds in each granular layer.

+1200 Samples
Jump-start your inspiration with an exclusive library of over 1200 curated samples.

Grain Parameters
Shape each layer in detail with control over grain rate, density, size, continuity, and detune.

Sample Range Selection
Choose exactly which region of your sample generates grains, globally or per ADSR stage, for precise sculpting.

Up To 100 Grains
Get a massive 100 simultaneous grains per note (25 grains x 5 voices x 4 layers).

Pitchless Grains
Add non-pitched grains in some layers, or choose which octaves to apply.

Grain Envelopes
Define the shape of each grain and how they are distributed in time.

Custom EG & LFO
Personalize each layer with EGs and LFOs featuring +70 waveform modifiers.

Grain Playback Mode
Forward, Reverse, Forward + Reverse, Mirror, or a Smoothed variation of Mirror.
You choose!

Space
The fully integrated 3D engine.

Movement Modifiers
With a single click, set your sounds in motion — from smooth orbits to wild rotations.

Spatial EG & LFO
A note that starts at the back, attacks and sustains to the center, and releases to the ceiling, with azimuth and elevation controls.

Space Sub-Presets
Not sure where to begin? Explore our dedicated presets to space that instantly change position and movement.

Master of Random
Deceive your brain - should all grains start at the same spot or with a slight divergence?

3D Views
Multiple 3D visualizations let you see exactly how your sounds move in space.

Custom SOFA File
Use our built-in HRTF datasets or load your own SOFA file to experience true spatial audio in headphones.

Arpeggiator
A modern approach to the Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

Arpeggiator
Make it easier — choose from 7 arpeggiator modes, add extra octaves, and create instant rhythmic magics.

Sequencer Parameters
One of the most powerful sequencers out there: up to 128 polyphonic steps, spatial controls, and endless creative options.

Sequencer Modes
Pitch bar, mono or poly keyboard — pick the mode that fits your workflow.

Filters
Shape your grains tone, globally or per layer.

Multiple Filters
Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Peak, and Low/High Shelf — shape your sound any way you like.

Granular Filters
Apply filters globally or per granular layer, each with its own EG and LFO for precise control.

Keyboard + Velocity Mapping
Make filters react to both key position and velocity for expressive, dynamic performances.

Pitch & Effects
Shape your grains tone, globally or per layer.

Pitch
Create small organic pitch variations or go crazy on effects.

Random Behaviors
Choose from unique random pitch modes to create anything from eerie textures to bright tones.

Multiple FX
Four FX slots packed with Delay, Reverb, EQ, Filter, Bit-Crusher, and more.

Presets
Instant inspiration with deep flexibility.

+250 Presets and Sub-Presets
Browse, search, and filter through a library of over 250 presets and sub-presets to speed up your workflow.

Random Presets
Craving happy accidents or endless possibilities? Roll the dice to instantly generate random presets.

MPE Compatible Presets
Start creating right away with our MPE-ready presets or design your own for a touch-responsive performance.

Matrix & Extras
Routing power, unlimited possibilities.

The Matrix
Connect any source to any destination, with a Curve Editor for the best fine-tuning.

Curve Editor
Edit custom curves to control parameters with ultimate precision.

Even More Extras
Unlock 8 additional EGs and LFOs for deeper, advanced sound sculpting.


