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Efx AMBIENT

Dreamlike processor

Efx AMBIENT

FX Collection 6 PRO
(incl. Efx AMBIENT)

FX Collection 6 PRO
limited-time offer

Until March. 10th 2026, Arturia users can get Efx AMBIENT included with FX Collection 6 PRO at exclusive launch pricing.

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Diffuse
the unheard

Efx AMBIENT merges state-of-the-art spectral processing with an immediate and inspiring graphical workflow.

From time-reversed textures to granular bending expanses and pitch-stepped after-effects - choose a mode, shape motion and push the boundaries of atmospheric sound design.

Craft evolving soundscapes

Six distinctive modes turn a simple input into an evolving sonic space - each with its own signal architecture, Feedback Delay Networks, and dedicated character FX.

Multidimensional control

Go from subtle enhancement to dramatic transformation with a two-axis X/Y control surface that maps Tone and Space in one continuous gesture.

In-depth motion shaping

When you’re ready to go deeper, four modulators - Sequencer, Function, Random, and Envelope Follower - add rhythmic structure, dynamic response, and continuous variation.

Set the
threshold

A two-axis macro control lets you explore every point of interaction between Space (X) and Tone (Y) in one continuous gesture.

Push up for more tonal weight, glide right for depth and diffusion — or pull back macro % to keep the sonic footprint in check.

Tone & Space Movement

A closer
look

From subtle drift to full otherworldly sonic transformation. Dive into the features below and see how each stage shapes motion, depth, and character.

Overview

Efx AMBIENT

1

MODE

Choose Reflect, Woven, Siren, Organist, Codec, or Sunken — each with a dedicated Tone + Space signal path and a distinct sonic character, from time-based transformation to lo-fi degradation and harmonic bloom.

2

DUAL-AXIS MACRO CONTROL

Seamlessly navigate a two-axis macro control — Space on X, Tone on Y — to move from subtle enhancement to dramatic reshaping in one continuous gesture. Reduce Macro depth for refined control, or assign modulators for intricate, evolving motion.

3

TONE

Set Tone Dry/Wet and Pitch, then shape each mode’s character with dedicated parameters — from reverse swells and tape-style repeats to resonant cloud shaping, harmonic generation, and digital artefacts.

4

SPACE

Diffuse the transformed signal with Size, Decay, Width, and Modulation — from close spatial layering to expansive environments with long tails, movement, and scale.

5

ADVANCED

Open the Advanced panel to access Utilities, extended Tone/Space parameters, and deeper Macro programming (amount + range) - then bring your patch to life with four modulators: Sequencer, Function, Random, and Envelope Follower.

Overview

Efx AMBIENT

1

MODE

Choose Reflect, Woven, Siren, Organist, Codec, or Sunken — each with a dedicated Tone + Space signal path and a distinct sonic character, from time-based transformation to lo-fi degradation and harmonic bloom.

2

DUAL-AXIS MACRO CONTROL

Seamlessly navigate a two-axis macro control — Space on X, Tone on Y — to move from subtle enhancement to dramatic reshaping in one continuous gesture. Reduce Macro depth for refined control, or assign modulators for intricate, evolving motion.

3

TONE

Set Tone Dry/Wet and Pitch, then shape each mode’s character with dedicated parameters — from reverse swells and tape-style repeats to resonant cloud shaping, harmonic generation, and digital artefacts.

4

SPACE

Diffuse the transformed signal with Size, Decay, Width, and Modulation — from close spatial layering to expansive environments with long tails, movement, and scale.

5

ADVANCED

Open the Advanced panel to access Utilities, extended Tone/Space parameters, and deeper Macro programming (amount + range) - then bring your patch to life with four modulators: Sequencer, Function, Random, and Envelope Follower.

Overview

Efx AMBIENT

1

MODE

Choose Reflect, Woven, Siren, Organist, Codec, or Sunken — each with a dedicated Tone + Space signal path and a distinct sonic character, from time-based transformation to lo-fi degradation and harmonic bloom.

2

DUAL-AXIS MACRO CONTROL

Seamlessly navigate a two-axis macro control — Space on X, Tone on Y — to move from subtle enhancement to dramatic reshaping in one continuous gesture. Reduce Macro depth for refined control, or assign modulators for intricate, evolving motion.

3

TONE

Set Tone Dry/Wet and Pitch, then shape each mode’s character with dedicated parameters — from reverse swells and tape-style repeats to resonant cloud shaping, harmonic generation, and digital artefacts.

4

SPACE

Diffuse the transformed signal with Size, Decay, Width, and Modulation — from close spatial layering to expansive environments with long tails, movement, and scale.

5

ADVANCED

Open the Advanced panel to access Utilities, extended Tone/Space parameters, and deeper Macro programming (amount + range) - then bring your patch to life with four modulators: Sequencer, Function, Random, and Envelope Follower.

1

2

3

4

5

From input
to infinity

Discover six distinct sonic spaces with custom signal mapping - from reverse cascades to overtone haze and degraded tape motion.

Each mode pairs a distinctive character with dedicated secondary controls that let you explore unique effects, edges and perturbations - at your command.

Reflect
backward swells

Turns any input into discrete segments, creating reversed swells and cinematic, time-shifted textures.

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Add weight and depth to transitions and builds and experiment with the Rate and Octaver to shape how the reverse motion unfolds.

Woven
tape stutter

Tape-style repeats with an upward-shifted spatial response for shimmering interlaced textures with a warm analog feel.

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Add movement and vintage tape character to rhythmic or harmonic material, and push Character for more degraded, lo-fi tape coloration.

Siren
stretched resonance

Resonant cloud shaping that stretches and blurs harmonic content into dense, smeared atmospheres.

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Good for experimental sound design and alien soundscapes - use Retrig to clamp resonance on new transients so it stays focused on the most recent input.

Organist
harmonic generation

Overtone generation and spectral enhancement that thickens and extends sounds into rich, organ-like textures.

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Add harmonic detail, create sustained tones, build pads, or enhance tonal weight. Push Harmonics to increase overtone generation, steer harmonic emphasis with Balance, then refine tonal colour with Highs filtering.

Codec
lossy compression

Lo-fi digital degradation inspired by lossy audio compression, introducing spectral artifacts, freezes, and digital instability.

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Use MP3 for vintage digital flavor (or push it for extreme artifacts), and try Freeze to hold and repeat portions of the spectrum for sustained, washed-out textures.

Sunken
ominous atmosphere

Create deep underwater atmospheres, combining dark tonal shaping with a pitched-down spatial response.

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Add warmth and weight with Germanium Distortion, then use Drops to introduce irregular, drop-like fragments that break the sound into uneven, shifting layers.

The advanced
panel

Take your experimentation to another level with extended per-mode controls, precision Macros and a drag-and-drop modulation system that turns static air into malleable space.

Four modulators

Sequencer, Function, Random, and Envelope Follower add rhythmic structure, evolving curves, organic variation, or input-reactive motion - from subtle animation to complex, continuously shifting parameter motion.

Macro programming

View extended Macros and per-mode FX, assign multiple destinations per Macro, and shape how they respond with amount and range for controlled, performance-ready gestures.

Mix utilities

Filter what hits the engine with the Input Filter, set Pre-Delay to create separation and perceived distance, and apply Ducking so transients stay clear and defined.

Instant
results

A curated set of presets that showcases Efx AMBIENT’s range — from gentle diffusion to vast, evolving textures.

Epiphany

Creates long and lush ambient swells.

Insect Skanner

Higher frequencies transform into a bright yet menacing atmosphere.

Kush Crush

Lo-fi reverb with randomized crushing for an unpredictable degraded haze.

Organist Dreams

Harmonically-rich space, sparkling from within the darkness.

Shoegazer

Adds a touch of grit, and washes out the sound.

Stuck

Produces monotone and cold metallic tails.

Any source
transformed

Designed for innovative, experimental sound design, Efx AMBIENT takes you from subtle effect layering to textural world-building - turning simple sounds into living environments.

Transitions & tension beds

Turn any sonic material into builds, swells, and motion-heavy underscores. Use Reflect for backward cascades and pitched-down weight, or Siren for resonant vistas.

Instant pad creation

Make chords, guitars, vocals, or synth lines bloom into sustained, emotive layers. Organist adds overtone richness and body, while Woven brings tape-stutter shimmer.

Distorted and degraded FX

Push atmosphere into instability: codec grit, spectral holds and ominous undertones. Codec delivers glitch-type dropouts while Sunken adds weight, filtered depth, and irregular artefacts.

Artist
Corner

Gerry "The Gov" Brown

Producer / Mixing engineer

"The EFX Ambient plug-in is really amazing. I've been having a great time with the presets. I love the way it expands the sound source without changing it too much. The blend feature as well with the other it's a must have for me. "

Trevor Muzzy

Producer / Grammy-nominated mixer & engineer

"Instant ambient inspiration. I’m always a big fan of plugins that give you exciting sounds without having to mess with tons of knobs- but still allow you to dig deeper if you want to. This one can really bring a sound to life and expand it into other dimensions!"

Portable

Producer

"Not only do the preset effects stand on their own but the level of manipulation is also quite impressive. It adds a level of audio to my sounds I would never have thought of, I love the interface and how the X / Y paramteters can affect the tone and space effect, perfect for touch controllers,or touch pads infinite hours of sound adventures here... "

Sie Medway-Smith

Producer, Mixer

"What I love about Efx AMBIENT is how it turns a simple source into a living environment. It helps creates space, motion and dimension without losing clarity. A world within a world— instantly."

Included in
FX Collection PRO

Reference effects for music makers

This effect is part of FX Collection Pro, a complete production toolkit comprising 39 meticulously crafted effects spanning classic studio emulations and bold, modern processors. From shaping your sounds to sculpting mixes and finishing tracks - discover everything you need to bring your music to life.

The features
you need

DAW ready

Whatever your workflow - mixing, sound design, or production, all plugins integrates smoothly into your setup, support major DAWs, running on Windows and macOS in the formats producers rely on every day.

ASC

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Resizable GUI

Scale every interface to fit your session. Go full visual immersion when you want detail, or shrink the UI to save screen real estate and keep your project in focus.

Real-time control

Every parameter in every FX Collection plugin can be mapped to your favorite MIDI controller for instant, hands-on control of your mix. Sweep a filter, crank a preamp, or warp your modulation on the fly.

In-App Tutorials

Every plugin in FX Collection comes with built-in tutorials, guiding you step-by-step through the crucial parameters, adjustments, and mixing hacks to get the most out of your sound. The tutorial panel also explains the controls you’re using in real-time - so you’ll never miss a tweak.

Preset browser

FX Collection’s streamlined preset browser lets you filter, organize, and save your favorite presets for instant recall. Search by instrument type, genre, production technique, and much more - so you can quickly find the tweak you need and save valuable creative time!

Gallery

woven
sunken
siren
reflect
organist
codec
sequencer
random
macros
function
env

Main Features

Creative ambient processor with advanced modulation

Multi-Mode architecture:

  • Six distinctive Modes, each with a dedicated Tone + Space signal path and character FX

Spectral processing engine:

  • Frequency-based processing that reshapes harmonics, timing, and pitch

Feedback Delay Networks:

  • FDN-based Space processing adds depth and diffusion

Tone + Space control:

  • Tone shapes the character: Space adds depth and diffusion - with shared Dry/Wet, Pitch, Size, Decay, Width, and Modulation controls across each mode.

Dual-axis Macro control:

  • A central 2D X/Y Macro lets you explore multiple parameter changes at once for fast, expressive sound shaping.

Advanced modulation system:

  • Four modulators (Sequencer, Function, Random, Envelope Follower) add movement and dynamics

Drag-and-drop programming:

  • Drag-and-drop Macro routing with amount, curve, and range controls for easy sound design and complex multi-parameter transitions.

Utilities & mix control:

  • Input EQ, Pre-Delay, Ducking, and latency compensation keep dense textures musical, clear, and time-aligned.

Presets & browsing:

  • 91 expertly-designed presets for inspiring results across a range of effect types.

Platform Specifications

Windows

  • Win 10+ (64bit)

  • 4 GB RAM

  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)

  • 1GB free hard disk space

  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

  • ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration

  • VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS.

Apple

  • Mac OS 10.13+

  • 4 GB RAM

  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU

  • 1GB free hard disk space

  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Work with ASC

  • An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

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