SaltyGrain is a real-time granular audio effect plug-in designed to transform sounds into unique textures and atmospheres. It excels at generating eerie, lush, and rhythmic effects, making it suitable for film production, vocal manipulation, background sound design, and live audio processing. By slicing incoming audio into tiny grains and manipulating their playback, users can create anything from subtle soundscapes to complex distorted rhythms.

The plug-in processes audio by selecting small segments from a delay line, which are then shaped individually through amplification, panning, pitch shifting, filtering, and enveloping to form grains. Features such as delay line freezing allow for capturing and looping sounds in real time, while feedback routing enhances the density and complexity of the output. With control over grain density, duration, and pitch, as well as MIDI automation, SaltyGrain offers extensive creative options for musicians, sound designers, and composers.

SaltyGrain supports multiple platforms including Windows and macOS with various plugin formats, ensuring compatibility with numerous digital audio workstations. Its broad range of presets, created by renowned sound designers and producers, provides an excellent starting point for users. Widely praised by industry professionals, SaltyGrain has become a trusted tool for adding innovative granular effects to music and film projects, enhancing creativity with its intuitive interface and powerful sonic capabilities.