Arturia Pigments 7

Pigments 7 is for producers who want a modern software synth that's quick to learn and capable of going the distance. You're looking for a unique instrument to create solid basses, evolving pads or punchy leads. You open a preset, play, and immediately understand what's going on. At this price level, it's one of the best power-to-simplicity ratios for a home studio.

Features

6 sound engines to cover all styles

You're not limited to a single synthesis. Pigments 7 combines several complementary engines to go from a warm analog sound to a moving granular texture, then to an aggressive wavetable. You can build complex sounds quickly, without piling on plug-ins, and keep a consistent look throughout your production.

Fast sound design, even on highly complex sounds

Start with a preset or a blank page, and get immediate results. Controls are kept simple, but the depth is there if you want to go further. Ideal for creating brilliant pads, moving ambiences, biting bass or film sounds, while keeping your workflow fluid.

Color-coded interface and drag-and-drop modulations

You see everything. Every section is clear and organized, and modulations are just a gesture away. You assign an envelope, LFO or random generator to a parameter, and you hear the effect right away. Perfect for understanding a patch, saving time and creating lively sounds, without spending hours in menus.

Redesigned Play window with dynamic visual feedback

You play and visualize the sound in real time. Waveforms, filters, envelopes and modulations are animated, making tuning much more intuitive. In production, you can more quickly adjust an attack, movement or filter opening, and stay focused on the music.

New creative filters for a more distinctive signature

Want more character? The new filters bring direct, assertive textures. Filter Rage adds aggression and feedback distortion for heavy bass. Filter Ripple creates intense movement. Reverb Filter thickens the timbre for a denser, more unique bass design.

Premium effects and clear routing

Sculpt your sound without external processing. Pigments 7 offers 2 insert effect buses, a send/return bus and up to 3 slots per bus. Take advantage of 20 modern algorithms (reverb, multiband compressor, vocoder, distortion, etc.) and modulate parameters to give your sounds movement.

Generative sequencer and arpeggiator

Create complex sequences without note-by-note programming. The sequencer generates evolving, polymetric patterns, with an advanced random generator. Great for trap, house, EDM or electronica to get ideas, build a groove and get an inspiring pattern out quickly.

More room for heavy patches and effects chains

Layer engines, load effects, and the software stays more comfortable. CPU optimization and modulation range display make editing clearer, even on highly processed sounds. You can push sound design without sacrificing session stability.

Cleaner, punchier sound right from the start

Default behavior has been refined to deliver more punch and fewer clicks. Smoother S-shaped amplitude envelopes give a cleaner sound, especially on bass and club sounds. The result is a more finished sound without the need for immediate correction in the mix.

Big library and fresh content

There's plenty to produce right away. The bank exceeds 1,700 presets, with 162 new sounds, 50 wavetables, 30 samples and 29 noise types. Built-in tutorials based on use cases guide you to quickly create granular pads, basses or modern textures.

What we like / What we need to know

• Enormous versatility thanks to 6 engines: a single instrument can cover an entire project.
• Clear, visual interface: perfect for learning, understanding and saving time.
• New, highly creative filters: ideal for more aggressive or thicker sounds.
• Powerful generative sequencer: excellent for brainstorming ideas and creating lively patterns.
• Comprehensive, modular effects: finalize your sound without piling on plug-ins.
• Improved CPU optimization: more headroom for heavy patches and effects chains.

FAQ

IsPigments 7 suitable for beginners?

Yes. The color-coded interface and drag-and-drop modulations make learning easy. You can start with presets and quickly progress to sound design, without getting lost in complex settings.

Is it suitable for modern productions (trap, house, EDM)?

Yes, the sounds, macros and sequencing tools are designed with today's music in mind. Basses, leads and evolving textures come out easily, with a clean, punchy sound right from the start.

Do I need to add more effects plug-ins?

Not necessarily. The 20 effects algorithms, Insert and Send/Return routing, and modular parameters make it possible to create complete chains. Ideal for sculpting a finished sound directly in the instrument.

Is it easy to create evolving sequences?

Yes. The generative sequencer and arpeggiator let you build complex, polymetric patterns without programming everything. You can quickly create lively grooves and usable musical variations.

What's new in Pigments 7?

A redesigned, easier-to-read Play window, creative new filters, the Corroder effect, better CPU management, more punch by default, and new content: presets, wavetables, samples, noises and integrated tutorials.