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Turn audio into living rhythmic loops
Parrot’s core engine samples short snippets of incoming audio and replays them as a looping sequence. Each slice becomes part of a pattern that reshapes itself as parameters move, so the result never feels frozen. Small changes to timing or pitch can introduce new pulses, stutters, or harmonic shifts, which makes Parrot especially useful when a static loop needs fresh energy. It can hold a steady rhythm when required, but it’s equally capable of drifting into fractured, evolving textures that stay musically related to the source.
Shape patterns with deep variation control
Variation sits at the heart of Parrot’s unpredictable side. By changing note values on each pass, the sequencer can ramp smoothly, swing wildly, or jump into chaotic territory. Offset, direction, and skip controls let you decide how controlled or unruly that variation becomes. Add the Humanise function and timing imperfections are introduced naturally, taking the edge off mechanical repetition. It’s an effective way to create sequences that feel played rather than programmed, even when driven by a strict grid.
Stay locked or break free from the timeline
Parrot gives you flexible tempo behaviour depending on how you like to work. Full DAW sync keeps patterns aligned to the host timeline, ideal for structured productions and dance-focused tracks. Alternatively, free-run mode detaches the sequencer from strict timing, opening up more generative, exploratory results. Subtle parameter tweaks can lead to entirely new rhythmic ideas, making Parrot useful both as a dependable rhythmic tool and a source of happy accidents during longer sessions.
Add motion with filtering, dynamics, and stereo play
Movement doesn’t stop at timing. Parrot includes animated filters that can sweep or step through sequences, plus dynamic shaping that gives each hit its own character. Ping-pong panning introduces stereo motion, while volume ramps add emphasis or decay across a loop. There’s even a dedicated filter for the dry signal, keeping everything tonally connected. Combined, these tools help patterns breathe, evolve, and sit comfortably between groove and ambience without overwhelming the original material.
Features
- Loop‑based live sampling with sequenced playback (step-sequencer with up to 16 steps)
- Per‑step pitch control and accent
- Variable note values for evolving rhythms
- Pan alternation following sequencer
- Evolving filter section with multiple modes
- Evolving volume curve
- Separate dry-signal filter
- DAW sync or free‑running mode
- Humanizer for subtle timing variation
- Mute/Solo during sampling
- Lock parameters for save preset-switching
- Large collection of presets
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or later (ARM/Intel)
- Windows: Windows 7 (SP1) or later
- Format: AU, VST or AAX (64-bit)
- Product code: 1390-1048