We check out Live 12’s updated granular synth.

Robert Henke, polymathic genius and one of the original designers of Ableton, has contributed a brand‑new version of his popular Granulator instrument to the all‑singing, all‑dancing Live 12. Like the rest of this latest Live, Granulator III sees refinements to workflow and new features aplenty.

For those not familiar, Granulator is a powerful granular synthesizer that processes samples in a very different way to normal samplers, and which often gives rise to completely new and exciting textures. Great for ambient sound designers and anyone who wants to experiment more deeply with sound. It also represents Ableton’s ongoing commitment to the Max audio programming language in which Granulator III is written. This new version makes this powerful synthesis method easier than ever to work with.