Fractal Rhythm Engine
Build intricate rhythmic systems from a single source. Fracta generates layered timing interactions, cascading variations, and interlocking patterns that evolve naturally without repeating in predictable loops.
Time Warping Control
Push and pull timing in ways that feel fluid, not forced. Shift groove, offset hits, and stretch motion into new shapes while maintaining musical coherence and intentional movement.
Pattern Chaos System
Introduce controlled unpredictability into your sound. Fracta reshapes sequences in real time, creating shifting fragments and unexpected turns that stay usable, musical, and locked into your creative direction.
'Fracta' Introduction
Space Cowboy with everything you need to know...
Before & After with 'Fracta'
Hear your sound in a new dimension...
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Fracta Intro – 125 BPM
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Fracta Intro – 125 BPM
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Fracta Synth 01 – 134 BPM
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Fracta Synth 01 – 134 BPM
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Fracta Synth 02 – 130 BPM
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Fracta Synth 02 – 130 BPM
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Fracta Keys – 160 BPM
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Fracta Keys – 160 BPM
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Fracta Guitar – 110 BPM
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Fracta Guitar – 110 BPM
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Fracta Synth 03 – 125 BPM
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Fracta Synth 03 – 125 BPM
What do we have hear?
🌀 Rhythm, Reimagined
Fracta is a rhythmic pattern engine built to generate evolving movement, variation, and interaction from any sound source. Instead of relying on static loops or fixed sequences, it continuously reshapes timing, groove, and structure in real time. Subtle adjustments ripple outward, creating patterns that feel fluid, intentional, and alive—whether you’re adding motion to simple elements or building complex rhythmic systems from the ground up.
Under the surface, Fracta blends precise timing control with controlled unpredictability. You can lock into tight, grid-based patterns or introduce drift, swing, and fragmentation that push your sound into more organic, humanized territory. Each section influences how events are spaced, repeated, and transformed, allowing you to dial in anything from clean rhythmic precision to evolving, generative chaos—while always staying musical, cohesive, and usable in a mix.
- Generates evolving rhythmic patterns from any audio source
- Real-time timing manipulation without breaking musical flow
- Drift, swing, and jitter for humanized groove control
- Creates non-repeating, continuously shifting rhythmic sequences
- Precise control over pattern density and movement
- Scatter engine for controlled randomness and variation
- Syncs tightly to host tempo or runs freely
- Shapes transient impact within evolving rhythmic structures
- Blends mechanical precision with organic instability
- Designed for rhythmic transformation, not static processing
Exclusive Bonus Items
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Moonwave: $20 Gift Card
Included as a thank-you bonus, the Moonwave $20 Gift Card gives you instant credit toward any future Moonwave FX product or expansion. Use it to explore new plugins, grab fresh sound packs, or expand your creative toolkit even further. $10 minimum purchase after discount, no product or deal restrictions — clean, simple value you can apply anytime. It’s 1 way of giving you more power to shape your sound.
Compatibility & System Requirements
Compatible with all major DAWs except Pro-Tools. No AAX format provided at this time.
OS Version:
Windows 10+
Mac Mojoave 10.14+
Software Size:
~160MB
Includes VST3 & AU Versions
Reviews
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Product Reviews
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Cal
Great sound!!!
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scott
Super creative tool! Great plug and at $20- a steal!!
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BRIANT
Get this now! Great as always with these guys
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casey g.
Very inspiring for rhythm
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Ryan Springer
Very Nice
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adam
If you like glitch effect in your production, then this is the go to tool. Not too pricey but gold dust.
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Anonymous
Great Plugin
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Mark
Unique results!
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Vatsal Bhardwaj
Fire plugin
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Alexander L.
Without realizing it, it was the spice the melody in my latest track needed! Thanks, Moonwave!
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Paul Widdicombe
Fracta is one of those plugins that adds an element of surprise and uniqueness to a sound. Great for that creative edge.
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Balaram Brashers
Actually a better vst than I normally expect from moonwave favorite preset "enter the matrix"
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Guy
I am a big fan of Moonwave FX VSTs and Fracta does not disappoint. It is a quirky, fun engine which is great for sculpting mediocre sounds into something fascinating, bizarre or just downright weird. A lot can be achieved simply using the presets, but it is well worth the time experimenting with the controls. As ever with Moonwave FX the UI is easy to use and the pricing very reasonable.
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James
Manipulate your drums and other tracks for some awesome special effects with this awesome plugin! Such a cool interface too!
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Robert Frederick
I like this plug because it gives me a variation that I didn’t know I could create it so I love to be inspired by FX to give me new sounds out of an old Sound
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Lov3Them
I'm using it on a new track, both on synths and acoustic guitars, and it's producing some really interesting results, creating sounds with a very cinematic feel. What can I say? A very wise purchase.
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derick Chow
cannot automatically install and activate in my new computer when i change to a new computer
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Aundrae h.
very unique love it
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Anonymous
a good addition to the sound design
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José Ocampo
interesting!
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Anonymous
Fun and easy to dial in
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Andre
I am very impressed with all the Moonwave plugins, Fracta is no different. I just used it to add some movement to some tracks I am working on Well done!
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antoine Evans
Great plugin!
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Kenta
I've been playing with this plugin all weekend, with synths, guitars, vocals and drums, and it's simply one of the most fun plugins I have. Been thinking about how to use it in a lot of different tracks now!
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Anonymous
There are these unique feel and texture that I perceive. Accolades