XStream - Delta Sound Labs
Delta Sound Labs redefines what’s possible with granular synthesis. XStream is a dual-mode virtual instrument that transforms any sound into a playable, polyphonic instrument or an evolving bed of ambient textures, with integrated 3D spatial audio and per-voice effects. Built for composers, sound designers, and producers working at the creative edge.
XStream – Granular Synthesis Plugin
XStream is a granular synthesis instrument conceived by the innovative minds at Delta Sound Labs, a team known for bridging modular hardware concepts with modern software design. Building on the foundation of their acclaimed effects plugin Stream, XStream pushes further, combining deep granular control with performance-ready playability and immersive spatial features. The result is a flexible tool for turning any sound into a dynamic instrument, ambient texture, or fully animated 3D sonic environment.
At the core are two creative approaches:
- Single Mode lets you turn any sound into evolving pads, textures, and atmospheres. Time and pitch are handled independently, with detailed control over grain behavior and real-time sample scrubbing.
- Multi Mode makes your samples playable across the keyboard. With polyphonic grain engines, velocity sensitivity, and full MIDI tracking, you can build entirely new instruments from any audio source.
Immersive Spatial Audio
XStream introduces a powerful 3D spatialization engine using Steam Audio’s HRTF technology. In Multi Mode, each note becomes its own spatial object. Place grains in stereo or surround fields, and animate them using orbit, drift, or randomized motion paths.
The interface includes an intuitive spatializer panel for fast, creative control over position and movement.
Per-Voice Effects and Distortion
Each grain or voice can be shaped with its own effects chain.
- Per-Voice Distortion gives each note a unique tonal character
- Grain-Level Processing applies distortion before grains are even mixed
- Choose from a curated selection of analog-style and digital distortion algorithms
- Combine distortion with spatial motion for highly detailed, immersive sound design
From cinematic soundscapes to playable granular instruments, XStream is a self-contained granular ecosystem built for modern music production.
Features
- Two Core Modes: Single for ambient textures, Multi for playable instruments
- Independent pitch and time manipulation
- Real-time sample scrubbing
- Per-voice grain and MIDI control
- Full MPE support
- Polyphonic 3D spatialization
- Binaural output using HRTF
- Grain animation with orbit, drift, or random motion
- Per-voice distortion and multi-effects
- AU, VST3, and standalone formats
- macOS, Windows, and Linux support
AU, VST3, AAX
macOS:
- Recommended: macOS 12.2 (Monterey)
- Minimum: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Windows:
- Recommended: Windows 11
- Minimum: Windows 10
