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Sauceware Audio Scorch 2 Review: The Sample-Based Instrument Built for Fast Ideas
Sauceware Audio Scorch 2
A completely rebuilt sample-based instrument combining 475+ sounds, dual sampler engines, deep modulation, effects, Chaos control and a built-in MIDI sequencer.
A New Foundation for Scorch
Sauceware Audio Scorch 2 isn't simply an update to the original Scorch. The instrument was rebuilt from the ground up with a completely new sound engine designed to make sound exploration faster while providing deeper control underneath.
From Sound to Idea — Faster
Load a preset, move the Chaos Knob, explore the macros, build a chord progression and start shaping the sound. Scorch 2 is designed to keep producers creating instead of getting stuck scrolling through presets.
475+ Factory Sounds
Scorch 2 includes more than 475 factory presets, combining live instruments, analog-inspired sounds and the sounds from the original Scorch instrument.
475+ PRESETS
Curated Sounds
Start with sounds designed to provide immediate inspiration rather than endlessly searching through generic presets.
SCORCH 1
Original Sounds Included
All Scorch 1 sounds are included in the new Scorch 2 instrument.
RANDOMIZE
Instant Variation
Randomize presets and explore unexpected variations when you want to move beyond the original sound.
Two Powerful Sampler Engines
At the heart of Scorch 2 are two sampler engines that can be combined to create layered and evolving sounds. Each engine provides detailed controls for speed, pitch and panning.
Two independent sampler engines
Speed controls
Pitch controls
Panning controls
Two filters
Two sampler envelopes
The Chaos Knob
Scorch 2's signature Chaos Knob lets you transform multiple aspects of a sound from one central control. Pitch, modulation and character can change together, creating dramatic variations without requiring a wall of individual controls.
The Chaos control can also be automated in your DAW, making it useful for evolving textures, transitions, builds and dynamic sections.
Bite, Space & Motion
Bite
Shape the character and intensity of your sound with a dedicated performance macro.
Space
Quickly influence the spatial character of the instrument and push sounds toward a bigger environment.
Motion
Add movement and evolving character without having to manually adjust multiple modulation sources.
Built-In Effects
Reverb
Delay
Distortion
Chorus
Tape
The integrated effects let you take a sound from clean and simple to processed, spacious, distorted, wide or characterful without leaving Scorch 2.
A MIDI Playground Inside the Instrument
Scorch 2 includes a built-in MIDI sequencer with separate chord, melody and bass channels. Pre-made MIDI blocks and a harmony system make it possible to experiment with musical ideas without having to program everything manually.
01 — Choose a Key
Start your idea from the desired musical key.
02 — Build Chords
Experiment with chord progressions.
03 — Add Melody
Explore melodic patterns and variations.
04 — Build Bass
Create bass patterns that work with the progression.
Made for Modern Production
Hip-Hop
Create modern melodic samples, layered instruments, bass sounds and evolving textures.
Trap & Drill
Combine the sampler engines, effects and MIDI tools to build melodic foundations quickly.
R&B & Pop
Use curated instruments, atmospheric processing and movement to develop polished musical ideas.
Scorch 2 Specifications
475+ factory presets
2 sampler engines
2 filters
2 sampler envelopes
3 LFOs
3 additional envelopes
Chaos Knob
Bite / Space / Motion macros
5 integrated effects
MIDI sequencer
VST3
AU
macOS 10.11+
Windows 10+
Apple Silicon support
10 GB free disk space
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauceware Audio Scorch 2?
Scorch 2 is a rebuilt sample-based instrument featuring 475+ factory sounds, dual sampler engines, modulation, effects, a Chaos Knob and a built-in MIDI sequencer.
Is Scorch 2 different from Scorch 1?
Yes. Sauceware rebuilt Scorch 2 from the ground up with a completely new sound engine.
Does Scorch 2 include the original Scorch sounds?
Yes. Sauceware states that all Scorch 1 sounds are included in Scorch 2.
How many presets are included?
The current official specification lists more than 475 factory presets.
Does Scorch 2 have a MIDI sequencer?
Yes. The built-in sequencer includes chord, melody and bass channels, pre-made MIDI blocks and a harmony system.
Does Scorch 2 support VST3?
Yes. Scorch 2 is available in VST3 and AU formats.
Does Scorch 2 support Apple Silicon?
Yes. Current official specifications list Intel and Apple Silicon support on Mac.
Does Scorch 2 have native AAX support?
No. Sauceware currently does not offer native AAX. Its VST/AU versions can be used in Pro Tools through a compatible third-party wrapper.
Find Your Sound With Scorch 2
Explore 475+ sounds, transform them with Chaos, build musical ideas with the MIDI sequencer and take your production further.
Explore Scorch 2
