KAOSS PAD for Mac/Win is a completely redesigned dynamic effects processor that redefines creative sound manipulation. Unlike previous hardware versions, this plug-in introduces fresh effect algorithms and an intuitive touch pad interface that lets users control effects with ease. It combines simplicity with depth, offering a clear visual layout where touching the pad dramatically alters the sound in real time. This design opens up new possibilities for both live performance and studio production, bringing innovative sonic textures directly into your digital audio workstation.

The plug-in supports multiple input methods for flexible control, including mouse, trackpad, and MIDI CC from external hardware controllers equipped with XY pads. MIDI note on/off functionality replicates pad touches through note data, allowing effect manipulation as if playing an instrument. Automation is fully supported to capture and reproduce real-time changes or to craft intricate modulations beyond live performance capabilities. This fusion of hardware clarity and DAW flexibility empowers musicians and producers to shape their sound with precision and expressive depth.

KAOSS PAD for Mac/Win features an extensive editing environment where users can customize effect programs by combining up to five effects simultaneously. A variety of modulators, including LFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers, and an XY pad, enable detailed parameter control through drag-and-drop mapping. Its 25 diverse effect algorithms cover everything from reverb, delay, and chorus to unique digital effects like grain shifters, ring modulators, and vocal processors. The vocal processor stands out by allowing vocal additions during sample playback, making it an all-in-one solution for beat making and sound design.