Parish Audio Aethon is a granular transformation effect. It captures incoming audio, breaks that buffer into grains, and uses a central Transform control to move from subtle motion to full disintegration. The grain engine covers Size, Rate, Rate Sync, Density, Position, Jitter, Drift, Reverse, Spread, Width, Feedback, Smooth, and Capture, plus Freeze and Clear. Finishing FX add HPF, LPF, Color, Motion, Diffuse, Space, Mix, and Output.
Verified 1 September 2026: $34.97 intro / $69.95 regular through 14 September 2026. Windows VST3; macOS VST3 and AU. Version 1.0.0. No AAX. Full Access Pass is $9.95 a month after a 7-day trial. We have not scored it.
For the full breakdown, see the Aethon first look.