{"product_id":"tasty-chips-gr-2-silver","title":"Tasty Chips GR-2 Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTasty Chips GR-2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a desktop granular synthesizer and stereo sampler that combines granular, sampling, tape and spectral engines with four multitimbral layers, up to 16 voices per layer, 4,000 simultaneous grains, MPE expression and a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGR-1 Heritage with Expanded Sound Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GR-2 develops the GR-1’s approach to visual, hands-on granular synthesis with greater processing capacity, four complementary engines and a touchscreen-led interface. Its system-wide capacity of approximately 4,000 grains offers around three times the GR-1’s grain count, supporting dense textures and layered arrangements within a compact 250 × 190 × 70 mm enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument transforms field recordings, percussion, vocals, synthesizers and acoustic sources into playable material. Real-time sampling and processing extend that approach to incoming audio, allowing the GR-2 to function as both a sound source and a processor for external instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Synthesis and Processing Engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe granular engine divides recordings into small grains and recombines them into sustained clouds, fragmented rhythms and evolving soundscapes. Each voice supports up to 128 grains, while chord mode accommodates up to 12 notes. Free rate mode separates grain rate from grain size; Sync-size and Scan \u0026amp; rate modes provide linked alternatives. Bounce, wrap and kill loop modes govern playback at loop boundaries, while direct, gradual and recycle spawn modes offer different approaches to grain generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sampler engine provides conventional sample playback with start, end and loop controls. Tape mode adds scrubbing, reversal and stretching for continuous audio manipulation. The spectral engine uses phase-vocoder processing to reshape frequency content, supporting up to three voices, FFT sizes from 256 to 8,192 and chords of up to 12 notes per voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArpeggiator modes include up, down, random, shuffle and play order, adding structured or unpredictable movement to pitched material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Layers and Flexible Sample Playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour independent multitimbral layers combine presets, engines, modulation and effects. The specification lists up to 16 voices per layer, with engine-specific limits and a shared maximum of 4,000 simultaneous grains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GR-2 handles mono and stereo samples at 48 kHz and uses 32-bit floating-point mixing. Maximum sample length reaches 60 minutes, while granular playback supports samples up to 5 minutes 50 seconds. Stereo audio inputs capture external sources for sampling and real-time transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject storage supports 50 projects, each containing 128 presets and 128 multitimbral combinations. This structure keeps individual sounds and layered performance setups together for recall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouchscreen and Tactile Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 7-inch capacitive touchscreen presents a 1024 × 600 true-colour interface alongside precision endless encoders. High-contrast graphics provide visual feedback during editing, while screen dimming accommodates different studio and stage lighting conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Access pages organise the main functions, with advanced controls no more than one menu level away. Touch X\/Y control adds a performance surface for sound manipulation, and gesture recording captures movements for playback and automation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModulation, MPE and Performance Expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modulation matrix addresses more than 120 destinations through four LFOs per layer, four random generators, an auxiliary envelope, an envelope follower, key and position tracking, MIDI control, touch gestures and two CV inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBipolar and unipolar modulation, adjustable response curves and polyphonic routing control how each source influences its destination. Macro controls coordinate parameter changes, while recorded X\/Y gestures provide repeatable movement for evolving patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPE support accommodates expression across five dimensions. Compatible controllers can articulate individual notes within chords, extending performance control beyond conventional channel-wide modulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilters and Envelopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach voice includes low-pass and high-pass filtering with 12 dB-per-octave slopes. These filters shape the tonal balance of individual voices before the instrument combines them into layered textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADSR envelopes control pitch, filter and amplitude, alongside a freely assignable auxiliary envelope. Stage durations range from 0.1 milliseconds to 45 seconds, covering sharp transients and gradual developments. Adjustable curves move between logarithmic, linear and exponential responses to refine each envelope’s behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effects selection covers spatial processing, dynamics, tonal shaping and modulation. Standard and ping-pong delays create rhythmic repeats and stereo movement, while reverb and large reverb extend sounds into ambient spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChorus, flanger and vibrato introduce movement through timing and pitch variation. Cubic distortion and tanh saturation add harmonics, while bit reduction introduces digital texture. A compressor controls dynamics, and a five-band parametric EQ adjusts the frequency balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA resonator emphasises tuned frequencies, while ring modulation creates additional sum-and-difference frequency content. The specification lists four simultaneous effects, supporting combined processing within a patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio, MIDI and Modular Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced quarter-inch TRS stereo inputs and outputs connect the GR-2 to mixers, audio interfaces and external instruments. A 3.5 mm headphone output supports direct monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN MIDI In, Out and Thru, together with USB-C MIDI input and output, connect keyboards, controllers and DAW-based MIDI setups. Two CV inputs accept signals from −5 V to +5 V, and a gate output extends integration with modular equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-A 3.0 supports disks and USB sticks, while USB-A 2.0 accommodates a computer keyboard. Internal sample storage complements USB storage, although the supplied specification does not state its capacity. Black and silver finishes provide two enclosure options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Tasty Chips GR-2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn familiar recordings into playable instruments, atmospheric textures and rhythmic material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild layered sounds within one compact hardware unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape audio directly through touch and tactile controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd expressive detail to individual notes with a compatible MPE controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture external instruments and transform their sound in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine synthesis, modulation and effects in a single sound-design workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrate with studio, MIDI and modular setups through a broad range of connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tasty Chips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58775561666943,"sku":"ITM011603","price":724.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4915\/9716\/files\/Tasty-Chips-GR-2-Silver-kmr_bf2f7128-0beb-4d60-b391-f1c9916f7b9a.jpg?v=1791899717","url":"https:\/\/kmraudio.com\/products\/tasty-chips-gr-2-silver","provider":"KMR Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}