Devious Machines let us know that they’ve released a major update to Texture, their ‘effects plugin with the heart of a synth’.

“The idea behind the plugin is pretty unique,” says DM’s James Russell. “Having an envelope follower track the signal and trigger samples for layering. There are 340-ish samples onboard, and this updated introduces sample import, which was massively requested by the user base.”

Now in version 1.5, you can import any sound, with full access to Texture’s extensive resynthesis capabilities.

Texture 1.5 can import samples via drag and drop, and introduces Granular, Random, Loop and Trigger modes, to get the most out of any source. You can now use Texture to replace individual drums completely, trigger risers, impacts and other ear candy, and bring more character to lifeless sounds.

Here’s a demo of drum replacement using Texture:

Here’s what’s new in Texture 1.5:

• Import your own samples and manipulate with four sampling types
• Use your existing audio to trigger and control sample playback
• Familiar sampler controls including Start Time, End Time, Looping
• Transform your sounds with granular synthesis, including random mode
• Repitch, Compress and Resynthesise your imported audio
• Drag and Drop from your Browser, DAW or anywhere else
• Define playback behavior of your own samples with trigger parameters
• Expanded control set for easy tweaking of sampling and triggering
• More detailed audio analysis from within the onboard EQs

Features:

• Over 340 inspirational sampled, granular and generative sources to trigger
• Dial in the perfect response with Gate Threshold, Attack, Hold and Decay controls
• Sculpt the original sound and Texture with EQ and Filtering, and blend the two together
• Customize your chosen Texture with further controls (Color, Pitch, Octave, Density…)
• Modulate a Texture’s controls and filter cutoff using LFO and Envelope signals
• Filter the response of the source signal with the Sidechain Filter
• Squash the Texture sound using Limiting and MakeUp Gain
• Global control of Texture level, Mix and Master level
• Samples provided at 96kHz where required for pristine repitching
• VST/AU/AAX effects plugin for PC (32/64-bit) and Mac (64-bit)

Pricing and Availability

Texture 1.5 is a free upgrade for existing users.Through April 21st, Texture is available for £49 (€57/$65). The usual price is £80 (€94/$106). A demo version is also available.