Goblin Node - Texture Lab
Create PBR textures anywhere
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Create professional PBR textures and materials on your iPad with a touch-first, non-destructive procedural workflow. Generate reusable patterns, tileable surfaces, and complete material suites anywhere inspiration strikes, without needing a desktop rig.
What's New in Goblin Node
1.8.0
October 15, 2026
—————————————— NEW FEATURES —————————————— • Stripes generator — Build Substance-style stripe patterns with width, softness, shift, and alignment. [Pro] • Brick Generator — Lay out staggered bricks with bevel, gap, and per-brick variation. [Pro] • Arc Pavement — Pave curved arc courses with pattern input and per-stone variation. [Pro] • Cross Section — Profile height data with high-bit-depth precision. • Gaussian, Plasma, and Creased noise — Three new noise nodes across CPU and GPU backends. [Pro] • Star — The Star pattern generator is now available. • Navigation pins — Mark graph positions and cycle through them by keyboard, touch, or button. • Gradient presets — Save Gradient Map pins as reusable assets with six built-in starters. —————————————— IMPROVEMENTS —————————————— • Try-this-node examples open by default with controls in their own section. • Quick Add suggests Flood Fill follow-up nodes; Math now spans -1000 to 1000. • Remap editor shortcuts and gestures; swipe catalog rows for quick actions. • Lock a live mini preview above any node, with animation playback. • Reference previews no longer watermark Pro examples; Shape gains an alpha output. • Fixed Slope Blur smoothing, pin label sizing, reference slider scrolling, and export failure messages.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
Pro Unlock
One-time purchase to unlock Pro features.
FAQ
What is Goblin Node?
Goblin Node is an iPad application designed for creating professional PBR textures and materials using a touch-first, non-destructive procedural workflow. It allows users to generate modular patterns, tileable surfaces, and complete material suites directly on their device.
Does Goblin Node have subscriptions?
No, Goblin Node does not have subscriptions. The app offers a one-time purchase model for its pro features, allowing users to own their tools and creative pipeline permanently.
What kind of textures can I create with Goblin Node?
You can build complete PBR material suites, including Albedo, Normal, Height, Roughness, Metallic, AO, and Curvature maps. It also supports creating complex surface mechanics like weathered bricks, organic patinas, intricate weave patterns, tiles, and sci-fi paneling.
Is Goblin Node suitable for beginners?
Goblin Node is designed with a focused texture workflow that lets users skip complex math and concentrate on pattern logic. While it offers deep procedural power, its touch-native precision and modular generators can make it accessible for those new to procedural texturing.
What devices does Goblin Node support?
Goblin Node is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, offering a portable solution for texture creation.
How often is Goblin Node updated?
The latest version of Goblin Node is 1.6.0, last updated on September 8, 2026. Updates typically include new nodes, features, and performance improvements.
Can I export textures for game engines like Unity or Unreal?
Yes, Goblin Node offers one-tap PBR batch export for all output channels (PNG, JPG, TIFF, TGA) up to 4K, making them ready to drop directly into game engines like Unreal, Unity, or Blender.
What is the age rating for Goblin Node?
Goblin Node has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in graphics and design.
