Nuance
6.1#15 in sampler software£89, paid oncemacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Nuance | Quanta 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Effects | Nuance has four polyphonic FX slots per group and 13 FX algorithms. | Built-in effects include chorus, stereo dual delay, and reverb. |
| Modulation | The Modulation Matrix has unlimited assignments and 25 targets, with envelopes, LFOs, step sequencers and polyphonic randomisers. | It includes four flexible envelope generators with up to 99 steps each, two flexible LFOs, sample and hold, and four assignable macros. |
| Plugin formats | The download page lists macOS Standalone, AudioUnit, VST3 and VST2.4, and Windows Standalone, VST3 and VST2.4, all 64-bit. | Desktop versions are available as VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP; the iPhone and iPad version is AUv3. |
| Sample formats | Nuance supports its native NU format, WAV, AIFF, Vice VI, Logic EXS24 and SFZ files. | It loads AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg audio in any sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration. |
| Support | New Sonic Arts lists [email protected] for technical support and [email protected] for pre-sales enquiries. | Audio Damage offers support through its Discord server and by email. |
Nuance plans
- Nuance£89, paid once
Quanta 2 plans
- Quanta 2$99, paid once
Pick Nuance if…
Nuance may suit musicians building drum kits or multi-sampled instruments. Its Mapping View, modulation tools, and host control options support users shaping and controlling sampler setups.
Pick Quanta 2 if…
Quanta 2 suits musicians looking for a sample-based granular instrument with multiple sound sources, filters, modulation, and effects. It is available for desktop systems and as a separately purchased iOS version.