Graindad by Sugar Bytes
The deal
$37 at Audio Plugin Deals (down from $99) - 63% off. No coupon code needed. Deal runs through August 24, 2026.
What it is
Graindad is a real-time granular effects plugin from Sugar Bytes that freezes, texturizes, reorganizes, and slices audio on the fly. It runs up to 64 simultaneous grains through a multi-band transient detector, letting you trigger granular textures from transients, host sync, or MIDI notes. Filters, reverbs, delay, flanger, and chorus are built in for shaping the granulated output.
Who it's for
Sound designers and producers who want to turn ordinary loops, vocals, or drum busses into evolving textures and glitchy transitions. Useful for anyone building ambient pads, cinematic risers, or experimental beat elements out of existing audio.
Key features
- Grain engine handles up to 64 simultaneous grains with 12 main parameters for shaping the sound
- The Harvester modulation system and multi-band transient detector trigger grains from specific frequency ranges
- A 16-step trigger sequencer syncs granular hits to the host tempo
- Built-in filters and an effects suite (HQ, spring, and shimmer reverb, delay, flanger, chorus) process the granulated signal without leaving the plugin
