Quanta 2
Quanta 2: A deep granular instrument with broad sample support and cross-platform reach. Ranked #13 of 32 in Sound Design Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for granular sound design across desktop and iPad.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forGranular sound design across desktop and iPad
- Free planNo
- Paid from$129 one-time
- Primary workflowInstrument
- Founded2002 · Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice
- Loads AIFF, WAV, FLAC, MP3, Ogg, and Broadcast WAV
- Supports VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, AUv3, MPE, and microtuning
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The iPad version is sold separately through the App Store
- Its core focus is granular instrument-based sound design
Our verdict on Quanta 2
Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin for music producers, sound designers, and electronic musicians working with sample-based material. It runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iPad, with desktop plug-in formats and an AUv3 iPad version. The instrument combines user-supplied audio with two virtual-analog oscillators, a colored noise source, dual multimode filters, modulation tools, effects, macros, MPE support, and microtuning. It suits creators who want detailed control over texture, motion, and pitch behavior rather than a general-purpose production suite.
Pricing is straightforward: the listed Quanta 2 plan costs $129 USD as a one-time purchase and includes a granular synthesizer, desktop plug-in formats, and a perpetual license. There is no free plan. The product covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and iPad, but the iPad version is sold separately through the App Store. For desktop workflows, VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP support gives it a place in compatible hosts; on iPad, it integrates with AUM, Cubasis 3, GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, BeatMaker 3, Loopy Pro, Drambo, and NanoStudio.
The standout capability is its granular engine, which supports up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice. That depth is paired with sample loading for AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg, four envelope generators with up to 99 steps, two LFOs, sample-and-hold, assignable macros, chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb. XML-based cross-platform presets add portability between supported environments. Choose Quanta 2 for granular synthesis, sample manipulation, MPE, and microtuning across desktop and iPad. Choose another instrument if your priority is a broader workflow beyond a focused granular sound-design tool.
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Quanta 2 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $129 one-time |
| Primary workflow | Instrument |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Sample import | Yes |
| Plugin formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, AUv3 |
| Surround audio | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPad |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: AUM, Cubasis 3, GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, BeatMaker 3, Loopy Pro … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | audiodamage.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Quanta 2 integrations
Quanta 2 lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- AUM
- Cubasis 3
- GarageBand
- Logic Pro for iPad
- BeatMaker 3
- Loopy Pro
- Drambo
- NanoStudio
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