WHORL analyzes transient intensity and spectral weight, then sorts a loaded file into punchy attacks, tonal bodies, and sustaining textures. Those slices fire from a 16-step sequencer with a probability rhythm engine, Random Slices, Random Pattern, four MIDI-recallable slots, and a step FX matrix (distortion, delay, auto-pan, reverse, tape stop, filter). VST3, AU, standalone. About 50 MB.
Price checked 13 October 2026: $99 regular at Scrap Brain Audio, with an Autumn Sale price of $39 showing that day. The $39 launch intro ran through 15 September 2026. Paid through Dodo Payments. Windows 10 64-bit or later. macOS 11 or later, Apple Silicon or Intel. We have not scored it.
For the full breakdown, see the WHORL first look.