SILO
SILO is a granular reverb plugin for music production and sound design.
What SILO is
SILO is a granular reverb plugin for music production and sound design. It breaks incoming audio into grains that can be adjusted, reversed, and processed independently. Movement options include Comets, Moons, Meteors, Stars, and Shimmer, alongside spatialization controls. The plugin also includes filtering, compression, maximization, wet/dry control, customizable color themes, and presets. The maker describes using it to reshape synths, vocals, and percussion, or create sound effects for video and post-production. Desktop plugin formats are AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3. Listed host compatibility includes Pro Tools 10.3.10 or later and compatible VST, VST3, or AU hosts on supported operating systems. The product page lists Mac OS X 10.11 or later, Windows 7 through 10, and 2 GB RAM. SILO is also available for iOS. The listed plan costs 50.00 USD one time; activation requires a Plugin Alliance account, and a 14-day trial begins upon activation.
Good
- Audio grains can be adjusted and reversed
- Includes five named movement types
- Offers filtering, compression, and maximization
- 14-day trial begins upon activation
Watch out
- One-time listed price is 50.00 USD
- Plugin Alliance account required for activation
- Desktop requirements list Windows 7 through 10
Who it suits
SILO suits music producers and sound designers who want granular reverb and movement controls for instruments, vocals, percussion, or sound effects. It is available for macOS, Windows, and iOS.
Verdict
SILO pairs granular processing with movement and spatialization controls, plus tools for shaping the wet signal. Check the listed host and operating-system requirements, and note that activation requires a Plugin Alliance account.
Plans and prices
From SILO's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SILO | $50, paid once | AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3 · Plugin Alliance account required for activation · One-time purchase; page shows $50.00 with $90.00 crossed out |
The facts
Each one read from SILO's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- The maker says Unfiltered Audio plugins require a Plugin Alliance account for activation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audio processing
- It divides incoming audio into grains that can be adjusted, reversed, and processed separately.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download
- Plugin Alliance offers SILO installers for Mac and Windows and an Installation Manager for both platforms.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Host compatibility
- The maker lists Pro Tools 10.3.10 or higher and compatible VST, VST3, or AU hosts on supported operating systems.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Movement and space
- Its movement types include Comets, Moons, Meteors, Stars, and Shimmer, with spatialization controls.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The plugin includes filtering, compression, maximization, a wet/dry control, customizable color themes, and presets.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- The listed desktop formats are AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support resources
- The product page links to an online manual and a resources page with video reviews and tutorials.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The product page lists Mac OS X 10.11 or later, Windows 7 through 10, and 2 GB RAM.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker describes using SILO to reshape synths, vocals, and percussion and create sound effects for video and post-production.checked 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- SILO is a granular reverb plugin for music production and sound design.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- iOS availability
- Unfiltered Audio says SILO is available to purchase on the Apple App Store.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Plugin Alliance says a 14-day trial starts when the plugin is activated.checked 8 Oct 2026
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