Arturia introduces Pigments Play, a free software synthesizer that distills the power of Pigments into a focused, approachable instrument for first-time sound designers and fast-moving producers.
Explore 100 expertly curated presets, see each sound respond through an audio-reactive interface, and make meaningful changes using clear, hands-on controls. From luminous keys and liquid pads to heavyweight basses, animated sequences and razor-edged leads, Pigments Play offers an immediate route into modern sound design and exploration.
Pigments Play is available as a free download for Windows and macOS, running standalone or inside a DAW.
Experience the sound of Pigments through an instrument designed for immediacy. Start from a polished preset, watch it react as you play, and reshape it without losing your creative flow.
Find your sound fast
Explore 100 presets created by expert sound designers and selected for modern pop, R&B, garage, house, drum and bass, trap, ambient and beyond. Filter sounds by type or instrument using the streamlined browser.
Shape sounds as you play
Every preset is paired with an animated visual that responds to your performance and sound edits. Four macros bring each preset’s most expressive parameters to the surface, letting you reshape its tone, movement and character as you play.
Modern synthesis made immediate
Discover sounds created with Modal, Granular, Wavetable, Sample, Harmonic and Virtual Analog synthesis. Explore 50+ filter modes and 20 effects through a focused interface that keeps every change clear, immediate and musical.
Ready for any setup
Use Pigments Play as a standalone instrument or inside your DAW. Automatic parameter mapping provides hands-on integration with Arturia keyboards, while controls can also be assigned to third-party MIDI controllers.
Expand your sound library
Access more than 200 artist- and genre-based sound banks through the integrated Sound Store, with new free and paid content added regularly.