Materia

Using Materia

Start by loading a sample in the sample panel. Materia analyses the sample and turns it into a playable set of harmonic partials.

The partial spectrum is the heart of the instrument. Select a partial to adjust its frequency ratio, amplitude, and phase, or use the partial controls to shape the overall balance.

Edit the partial envelopes to change how each harmonic starts, sustains, and fades; enable Sync Partial Edits when the same timing should be applied to every partial. Advanced Analysis gives partials independent envelopes and sustain loops, while Add Empty Partials makes silent partials available for drawing in new flavours.

The analysed model is stored with the plug-in state, so a project or a preset can be reopened without the original sample file.

Filter and FXs

Materia has a flexible filter and 4 effects The filter includes low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, and formant modes.

The FX section includes an algorithmic resonator (models materials such as pipes, plates, glass, wood, stone, gongs, membranes, and springs), a tap echo, multi-stage phaser, and a waveshaper.