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Quanta 2
What Quanta 2 is
Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin that loads audio samples and can produce up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice. It accepts AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg audio across sample rates, bit depths, and channel configurations. Its sound sources combine the grain engine with two virtual analog oscillators and noise, alongside dual filters that can run in series or parallel. Modulation options include four envelope generators with up to 99 steps each, two LFOs, sample and hold, and four assignable macros; built-in effects include chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb. It supports MPE controllers, MTS-ESP microtuning, and TUN-format tuning tables. Desktop versions are available as VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP; the iPhone and iPad version is AUv3 and is sold separately. The desktop license is $99, paid once, with no subscription or DRM. A free trial is available: the demo is fully functional, but sessions are limited to 20 minutes and saving is disabled. A 2026 update added real-time recording and additional filter modes.
Who it suits
Quanta 2 suits musicians looking for a sample-based granular instrument with modulation, filters, and built-in effects. It may also suit users working with MPE controllers or the listed tuning systems.
What it does well
- Generates up to 100 grains per voice.
- Accepts six listed sample formats.
- Includes two oscillators, noise, and dual filters.
- Supports MPE and multiple tuning options.
- Free demo is fully functional.
What to know first
- Demo sessions have a 20-minute timer.
- Saving is disabled in the demo.
- iOS version is a separate purchase.
- Desktop license costs $99, paid once.
Limits
The free demo is fully functional but imposes a 20-minute session timer and disables saving. The iOS version is a separate purchase from the desktop version.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quanta 2 | Perpetual license · no subscription · no DRM | $99, paid once |
As audiodamage.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Audio Damage Quanta 2 product page.
- Choose the desktop version or the separate iOS version.
- Use the free trial to try the instrument; the demo has a 20-minute session timer and saving disabled.
- Install the desktop edition in a supported plugin format, or use the iPhone and iPad AUv3 edition.
- Contact Audio Damage through Discord or email for support.
Verdict
Quanta 2 pairs granular sample playback with additional sound sources, modulation, filters, and effects. The demo lets users explore its functions but limits session length and disables saving; the iOS edition is purchased separately.
Questions
How much does Quanta 2 cost?
The plan is listed as $99, paid once, with a perpetual license, no subscription, and no DRM. The pricing note also says From $129.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The fully functional demo has a 20-minute session timer, and saving is disabled.
Which platforms and plugin formats are supported?
Desktop versions support macOS, Windows, and Linux, with VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP formats. The iPhone and iPad version is AUv3.
Is the iOS version included with the desktop purchase?
No. The iOS version is a separate purchase; Apple handles iOS purchase matters such as refunds.
Who makes Quanta 2, and how can I get support?
Audio Damage makes Quanta 2 and offers support through its Discord server and by email.
Facts from Quanta 2's own pages
- Demo limit
- The demo is fully functional with a 20-minute session timer, and saving is disabled. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Built-in effects include chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · audiodamage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States · audiodamage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- iOS purchase
- The iOS version is a separate purchase from the desktop version, and Apple handles iOS purchase-related matters such as refunds. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- License and installation
- Audio Damage says its products have no copy protection and can be installed on any computer the customer owns. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Modulation
- It includes four flexible envelope generators with up to 99 steps each, two flexible LFOs, sample and hold, and four assignable macros. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- Desktop versions are available as VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP; the iPhone and iPad version is AUv3. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- 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. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Recent update
- Audio Damage said a 2026 update to Quanta 2 added real-time recording and additional filter modes. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Sample formats
- It loads AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg audio in any sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- 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. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Audio Damage offers support through its Discord server and by email. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Tuning and controllers
- Quanta 2 supports MPE controllers, MTS-ESP microtuning, and TUN-format tuning tables. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin that loads audio samples and generates up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice. · audiodamage.com, 2 Oct 2026
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