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Quanta 2

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What it is

Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin for shaping imported audio samples into playable sounds. Its grain engine can produce up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice and works with AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg files in any sample rate, bit depth, or channel configuration. Two virtual analog oscillators and a noise source add other sound sources, with dual filters that can run in series or parallel. Modulation includes four envelope generators of up to 99 steps each, two LFOs, sample and hold, and four assignable macros. Chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb are built in. Quanta 2 supports MPE controllers, MTS-ESP microtuning, and TUN-format tuning tables. Desktop plugin formats are VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP; the iPhone and iPad version is AUv3 and is sold separately. A fully functional demo has a 20-minute session timer and disables saving. The listed desktop license is $99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription or DRM. A 2026 update added real-time recording and additional filter modes.

Spec sheet

What it does
Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin that loads audio samples and generates up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Privacy
Audio Damage's privacy policy says it retains collected information only as long as needed and does not share personally identifying information publicly or with third parties except when required by law.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Support
Audio Damage offers support through its Discord server and by email.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Headquarters
Bellows Falls, Vermont, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · audiodamage.com
Founded
2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · audiodamage.com
Demo limit
The demo is fully functional with a 20-minute session timer, and saving is disabled.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Effects
Built-in effects include chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
iOS purchase
The iOS version is a separate purchase from the desktop version, and Apple handles iOS purchase-related matters such as refunds.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
License and installation
Audio Damage says its products have no copy protection and can be installed on any computer the customer owns.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Modulation
It includes four flexible envelope generators with up to 99 steps each, two flexible LFOs, sample and hold, and four assignable macros.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Plugin formats
Desktop versions are available as VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP; the iPhone and iPad version is AUv3.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Recent update
Audio Damage said a 2026 update to Quanta 2 added real-time recording and additional filter modes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Sample formats
It loads AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg audio in any sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Sound sources and filters
The grain engine is joined by two virtual analog oscillators and a noise source, with dual filters that can run in serial or parallel.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com
Tuning and controllers
Quanta 2 supports MPE controllers, MTS-ESP microtuning, and TUN-format tuning tables.Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com

Plans and prices

Quanta 2 $99, paid once Perpetual license · no subscription · no DRM Read 2 Oct 2026 · audiodamage.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice
  • Imports six listed audio formats
  • Includes two oscillators and a noise source
  • Supports MPE and multiple tuning formats
  • Desktop version offers four plugin formats

Limits

  • Desktop license costs $99 as a one-time purchase
  • No free plan
  • iOS version requires a separate purchase
  • Demo disables saving and has a 20-minute timer

Who it suits

Quanta 2 suits musicians and sound designers who want granular sample-based synthesis, multiple modulation sources, and several tuning options. It is available for desktop platforms and iPad, though the iOS version is a separate purchase.

Verdict

Quanta 2 combines granular playback with additional sound sources, modulation, effects, and tuning support. Check the separate iOS purchase and the demo’s timer and save restriction before choosing a version.

Where Specifiction places it

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