Diving Deeper with PORTAL
Take a closer look and learn how to get the most out of PORTAL.

Take a closer look and learn how to get the most out of PORTAL.

Drum Groove Manipulation

Run your drum tracks through PORTAL and generate new grooves. Stay inspired with stuttering kicks and snares in unconventional patterns.

Shimmer

Achieve “shimmer” by adjusting PORTAL’s various grain controls and built-in effects.

Granulating a Single Note

Sometimes less is more. Start with just a single sustained note and see how PORTAL can transform your sound with its stretch and pitch controls.

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