Borderlands Granular

Borderlands Granular

Discover sounds within sounds.

124 ratings
207 reviews
$19.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2012
  • May 13, 2020
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Explore and transform sounds by layering tiny audio fragments. Sculpt evolving timbres and textures using touch, gravity, or by loading your own audio files. Save and recall complex soundscapes for live performance or studio work.

Granular synthesis engine
Touch and accelerometer control
Load and export custom audio
Audiobus and Audioshare integration
Real-time input and re-sampling
Preset and scene saving
Looping and automation recording
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What's New in Borderlands Granular

2.1.3

May 13, 2020

//2.1.3 improvements Bluetooth output now works consistently! Fix for invisible text input / save dialog color for ipads running dark mode //2.1.2. improvements: -New scenes from Arovane and Cristian Vogel -Panning inversion fixed! -Clouds resist tiny movements when ADSR is enabled (to prevent accidental drag while playing the trigger pad) -Ring mod amount param smoothed to remove zipper noise. -Scene browser extended to fill screen height on larger iPads -Randomize sound position button moved to settings menu to avoid accidental presses. ------------- New in 2.1 // Tempo sync -Ableton Link support. -New sync division (1/256 notes up to 4 bars), beat offset (triplet, dotted, etc), and sync phase parameters when beat sync is turned on for grain cloud. -Tap tempo control for beat synced grain clouds. //New Parameters -Semitone tuning option for grain clouds with 6 octave range (-36 to +36 st) -Grain trigger probability -Ring modulation -Vibrato amount ///Envelope Mode -ADSR envelope may be turned on and modified for each grain cloud. -A trigger pad appears inside the grain cloud and allows simultaneous envelope triggering and dragging of the cloud. //Automation updates -Sound file position, size, and rotation may now be automated with gesture recording. -“Ghost clouds” now appear for automated clouds when they are touched. Primary cloud stays stationary, making it easy to capture/edit clouds actively moving around the screen. - "Background touch modes” - touch screen background to activate ghost clouds for all automated grain clouds, second touch to pause all parameter automation, third touch to pause all position automation. -Global automation speed can be increased to 40x original speed. New automation speed is recorded relative to current global automation speed. //Input / Output changes -New “Waterfall” input mode streams audio in from right to left allowing for complex granular FX. Original looping mode is still an option and can be set per sound. -Files support allows easy access to the Borderlands documents directory. -Overdub level allows sound on sound realtime input recording -New audiobus trigger for adding input recordings. -------------------- Other Improvements -------------------- -Audiobus 3 support -Borderlands Presets and Artist Scenes section added to scenes browser with example content. -Longer max grain duration - 6 seconds. Older scenes will still load with 3 second max. -48 and 96 kHz sample rate options -Input can be monitored anytime, not just when audio is recording. -Realtime input buffers now use double buffering to reduce playhead conflicts with grain playback. -Tempo and automation speed values are now saved / loaded with scenes -Clouds can be rotated and moved simultaneously by touching and dragging with two fingers. -Cloud position can now be automated while cloud is in parameter edit mode. -Automated clouds only delete when full path is offscreen (i.e. no accidental deletion of clouds that have been automated) -Parameter automation begins playback on touch release. -Two finger touch of automated cloud pauses automation when cloud is not in edit mode. -Pitch, duration, vibrato, and volume now impact grains as they are playing (rather than being queued for the next grain), resulting in responsive, instantaneous parameter changes. -“Open blank” option in settings allows you to load blank workspace on launch -Drop folders of sounds into the documents directory. Folder becomes header in the recordings browser. -Switched keys to dark gray -Solo clouds by with mute button and cloud touch -Input recording from line in / mic is working again on iOS 12. -Gravity / cloud edge mode functionality now works when app is in the background -Fixed crash that could occur when deleting clouds while accelerometer is on. -Pan automation values now update properly. -Blank scene can now be saved without freezing the app

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original beauty and USEFUL

you really don't see a lot of warez that do everything they need to, and not everything they dont, and this one plays friends with all the things that it needs to to inegrate and really puts a unique interface with alot of depth .. lots of different pitentials in reach when you once you can create complicated automations..and get how much you can actually fit into a scene!!

As software developer I know say you gotta give them enough rope to hang themselves or it's just not strong enough to make great work, and this thing definitely has enough rope.
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Love

I can’t put into words how much I still love this app all these years later. Superb. Inspiring. Genius.

Thenk youuuu

My absolute favorite sound app ever, and the updates keep coming with the years. I feel deep admiration for Chris Carlson, the creator of this app. Thank you so much!!!

Import

I cn’t import unless i buy audi share?? It seems like there is no other way to import… so buy this app, and have to buy another

Pas auv3

Intéressant, mais je pensais que cette app était jouable depuis Aum, une mise à jour dans ce sens en 2026 serait bien appréciable.
L’application quitte inopinément sur ios16.

FAQ

What is Borderlands Granular?

Borderlands Granular is a mobile application that utilizes granular synthesis to create complex and evolving sound textures. It allows users to manipulate tiny fragments of sound, known as 'grains,' to sculpt unique timbres and atmospheric soundscapes.

What are the key features of Borderlands Granular?

Key features include a powerful granular synthesis engine, intuitive touch and accelerometer controls for sound sculpting, the ability to load and export custom audio files, integration with Audiobus and Audioshare, real-time audio input, re-sampling capabilities, and the option to save and recall entire sound configurations as presets or 'scenes'.

How much does Borderlands Granular cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning there is an upfront purchase cost to download and use it. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned for additional features or content.

What devices is Borderlands Granular compatible with?

While the description specifically mentions iPad in several testimonials, it is generally understood to be an iOS application. For precise compatibility information, it is recommended to check the app store listing for your specific device and iOS version.

Who would benefit from using Borderlands Granular?

This app is ideal for musicians, sound designers, film composers, and experimental artists who are looking for innovative ways to create unique sounds. Its capabilities are well-suited for generating atmospheric textures, evolving soundscapes, and complex timbres for various creative projects.