Checked September 2026
Arturia
Pigments review
SynthsFree version
Six-engine hybrid software synthesizer with modal, granular, wavetable, sample, harmonic and virtual analog synthesis. Best for sound designers wanting one synth that covers multiple synthesis types. Price: $199 one-time.
Key features
- 6 synthesis engines
- Dual multimode filters
- 20 built-in effects
- Drag-and-drop modulation matrix
- MPE and MTS-ESP microtuning support
Pros
- Covers wavetable, granular, sample and analog-style synthesis in one plugin
- A free limited version (Pigments Play) lets users try it before buying
Cons
- The full preset library (1700+) is only unlocked in the paid version
Pigments alternatives
Advanced hybrid wavetable synthesizer with flexible effects and a built-in sequencer.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree spectral warping wavetable synth, the best-known free Serum alternative.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedFree, open-source hybrid synthesizer with extensive filters and a flexible modulation engine.
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Sources: www.arturia.com