Synth

Arturia Pigments

Arturia · $199

Arturia Pigments is a software synthesizer combining six synthesis engines, drag-and-drop modulation, filters, effects, and sequencing.

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Specifications

Synthesis engines
Six engines: Modal, Granular, Wavetable, Sample, Harmonic, and Virtual Analog (plus a Utility engine)
Filters
19 filter types and 68 filter modes
Effects
20 effects, with 3 FX slots per bus across two insert buses and one send/return bus
Presets
Over 1,700 presets
Current version
Pigments 7
Platforms
Windows 10+ (64-bit) and macOS 11+ (incl. Apple M1); 4 GB RAM, 3 GB disk space

Last verified 2026-06-16

FAQ

How much does Arturia Pigments cost?

Pigments is $199 USD on the official Arturia website.

What plugin formats does Pigments support?

It runs as Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX, Audio Unit (AU), and NKS.

How many synthesis engines does Pigments have?

Pigments includes six synthesis engines: Modal, Granular, Wavetable, Sample, Harmonic, and Virtual Analog, plus a Utility engine.

What are the system requirements for Pigments?

It requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit) or macOS 11 or later (including Apple M1), with 4 GB RAM and 3 GB of free disk space.

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