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Palora

Segment CPH / €47.40 intro, then €79

Palora is Segment CPH's virtual-analog synth with twin morphing oscillators, a per-voice attack engine, a two-mode ladder filter, and open JSON presets you can write with any AI assistant.

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Segment CPH's debut synth pairs a subtractive engine and a per-voice transient design section with open JSON presets, so any AI assistant can write patches you then load into the plugin.

Ideal para Producers who want an affordable all-in-one virtual-analog synth with a strong attack engine and an AI-assisted preset workflow.

Pros

  • Per-voice click generator and transient shaper for punchy plucks and bass
  • Two-mode ladder filter, Analog for warmth and Modern for clean self-oscillation
  • Built-in five-stage effects chain (Drive, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, EQ)
  • Open JSON preset format with an AI authoring brief and a Claude skill
  • Runs standalone or as a plugin, offline activation, no iLok or account

Cons

  • No AAX format at launch
  • New developer, so the preset library and ecosystem are still young

Field notes

Resumen

Palora is the debut virtual-analog synthesizer from Copenhagen developer Segment CPH. It runs standalone or as a VST3 or AU plugin, and it is built around a clear subtractive layout: twin morphing oscillators, a sub, a per-voice attack engine, a two-mode ladder filter, and a compact modulation matrix, finished by a built-in five-stage effects chain.

Its signature idea is the preset format. Every Palora patch is a readable JSON file, and Segment publishes an authoring brief so any AI assistant, including a dedicated Claude skill, can generate patches on request. No AI runs inside the plugin itself. For the full breakdown, see the Palora first look.

Technical matrix

Especificaciones

Type
Virtual-analog (subtractive) synthesizer
Oscillators
Two morphing oscillators (saw, triangle, sine, pulse) plus sub
Attack engine
Per-voice click generator (noise, FM, sub) and transient shaper
Filter
Ladder filter, Analog and Modern modes, Bass Comp
Modulation
3 LFOs, 1 envelope, 3 macros, per-note randomness, 24 by 11 matrix
Effects
Drive, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, EQ
Formats
VST3, AU, standalone (macOS); VST3, standalone (Windows)

Última verificación 2026-09-27

Quick reference

Preguntas frecuentes

Does Palora use AI inside the plugin?

No. Palora has no built-in AI. Its presets are open JSON files, and Segment CPH provides a brief you paste into any AI assistant so it can write patches you then load. No account or subscription is required.

What formats does Palora support?

VST3, AU, and standalone on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), and VST3 and standalone on Windows. Activation is offline with no iLok.

How much does Palora cost?

It is €47.40 as an introductory price, a 40 percent discount off the €79 regular price, with a free 14-day trial.

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