Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes Pigments 7: Filters, Fury, and Filth

Arturia’s Pigments 7 update lands with the subtlety of a brick through a window. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy wastes no time, diving straight into what’s new and why it matters. Pigments was already a heavyweight—sample-based, granular, and packed with synthesis tricks—but apparently, Arturia’s not done cramming more chaos into this beast.

The update isn’t just a handful of minor tweaks. We’re talking new filters and effects that open up wild new textures for sound design. Nu-Trix’s style is all about getting to the point, and he’s clearly impressed by how much more you can now wring out of Pigments. If you thought this synth couldn’t get any deeper, think again.

The headline grabbers here are the new filters—Ripple, Reverb, and Rage. Each one brings its own flavour to the party, and Nu-Trix is quick to show how they twist and mangle your sound. Ripple adds movement that’s anything but subtle, giving you a shifting, almost liquid quality that’s rare in soft synths. It’s not your everyday filter—this one’s got personality, and it’s not afraid to get weird.

Then there’s the Reverb filter, which is as bizarre as it sounds. Instead of just slapping reverb on after the fact, you’re filtering through a reverb spectrum, creating textures that are both lush and unpredictable. Rage, meanwhile, is like plugging a distortion pedal straight into your filter section—think TB-style resonance with diode dirt. These aren’t polite, background effects; they’re front-and-centre tools for sound designers who want to break things in style.

If you like your sounds clean and polite, look away now. The Corroder effect is Pigments 7’s answer to anyone who thinks digital synths can’t get nasty. Nu-Trix dials it in and immediately you can hear the sound being shredded—like someone’s feeding your patch through a blender full of gravel. It’s not just noise; it’s sculpted, aggressive, and absolutely perfect for those moments when your track needs to bite.

This isn’t just a gimmick, either. Corroder lets you rip parts of the sound out, adding a layer of chaos that’s actually musical. Nu-Trix calls it out as a highlight, and it’s clear this effect is going to become a go-to for anyone who wants their synth lines to stand out in a mix. If you want to hear what digital filth really sounds like, you’ll need to check the video—words don’t do it justice.

Pigments 7 isn’t just about new toys—it’s about speed. The envelope section has been turbocharged, giving you faster attacks and snappier transients. Nu-Trix demonstrates how this lets your basses and leads punch through the mix, with instant clicks and pops that make a real difference. It’s the kind of upgrade you don’t notice until you hear it, and then you wonder how you ever lived without it.