Description
Unlock a universe of sonic possibilities with the MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine. This innovative pedal deconstructs your sound and weaves it into captivating new textures using advanced granular synthesis combined with dynamic processing. Whether you’re crafting shimmering pads, glitchy rhythms, or lush reverberations that evolve over time, the Textures pedals invites you to explore your creativity in a whole new dimension.
Main Features
- Granular Synthesis: Records your playing and plays it back in small grains, allowing reverse playback, pitch shifting, freezing, feedback cascades, and randomisation for unique soundscapes.
- On-board Effects: Includes reverb, filter, and vibrato effects to further sculpt your tone and texture.
- Eight Presets: Start quickly with diverse sounds ranging from regenerative octave loops to polyphonic synthesiser tones and glitch effects.
- Three Capture Modes:
- Delay Mode: Continuously chops notes or chords into grains for pitch-shifted echoes and shimmering repeats.
- Auto-Freeze Mode: Captures your input and sustains it as evolving, lush washes of sound.
- Layers Mode: Records up to four independent buffers for stacking harmonies or creating rich polyphonic pads.
- Comprehensive Controls: Adjust Size, Overlap, Pitch, Reverse, Delay, and Regen parameters to meticulously shape grain behaviour. Mix control blends between clean and fully granular signals.
- Deep Parameter Layer: Hold Reverse or Mode while adjusting knobs to unlock advanced settings such as randomisation, detailed reverb/filter/vibrato, tempo sync, and more.
- Flexible Connectivity: Supports expression pedals for morphing effects, MXR Split + Tap for hands-free control, and full stereo input/output options including mono and wet/dry mixes.
Specifications
- Input: Mono with stereo output options
- Expression Pedal Compatible
- Presets: 8 factory presets
- Control Parameters: Size, Overlap, Pitch, Reverse, Delay, Regen, Mix, plus secondary parameters access
- Modes: Delay, Auto-Freeze, Layers
- Effects: Reverb, Filter, Vibrato
- Power: Standard 9V DC supply
Explore New Sound Worlds
Designed for ambient musicians, noise artists, and sound designers alike, the MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine offers endless sonic exploration in a compact pedal. Whether creating shimmering backgrounds, glitchy textures, or complex harmonic layers, this pedal pushes the boundaries of your sound design.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is granular synthesis and how does this pedal use it?
Granular synthesis breaks your audio into tiny snippets called grains and rearranges them in various ways such as reversing, pitch shifting, and overlapping. The Textures pedals process your playing in real time to create rich, evolving textures from these grains.
➤ How many presets come with the MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine?
The pedal includes eight factory presets that cover a wide range of sounds, ideal to get you started or serve as creative foundations.
➤ Can I use an expression pedal with this unit?
Yes, the Textures Granular Synth Engine supports an expression pedal input, allowing you to smoothly morph between effect parameters in real time.
➤ What are the different modes and how do they affect sound?
The pedal offers three modes: Delay Mode continuously chops and loops your playing; Auto-Freeze Mode captures and sustains layers of sound; Layers Mode records up to four independent buffers for complex layering and harmonic textures.
➤ Does the pedal support stereo output?
Yes, it features full stereo input and output options, including true stereo, mono, and wet/dry mixes for versatile connectivity.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout). Please see our international delivery page or contact us for details.
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Warranty Information
Mxr Warranty Information: 1 Year
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