Ramp Generator visual gradient editor inside Autodesk Maya
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Maya 2026 Plugin

Ramp
Generator

Procedural gradients for Maya artists. Design ramps visually, explore 100 curated palettes, generate variations, and apply them directly to Maya and Arnold shaders.

Version 1.1.0 · Includes plugin, 100 gradients and installation guide

100 GradientsCurated and editable
Maya + ArnoldNative ramp workflows
2-16 StopsPrecise visual control
PNG BakeUp to 4096 px
Visual Ramp Editor

Shape the gradient. Skip the node setup.

Build ramps with direct, visual control over color, position and interpolation. Flip a palette, distribute stops evenly, sample an image or create a fresh variation without leaving the tool.

  • Drag, add, recolor and remove ramp stops
  • Smooth, linear and constant interpolation
  • Category-based and full randomization
  • Image sampling and reusable PNG baking
Ramp Generator Editor tab showing gradient stops, random controls and Maya Ramp target
One focused workflow

From first color to connected shader.

01 / CREATE

Edit visually

Control every stop directly on the gradient canvas, with an inspector that stays in sync.

02 / EXPLORE

Find a direction

Start from 100 curated palettes or generate variations by category, stop count and interpolation.

03 / APPLY

Connect in one click

Create a Maya ramp or Arnold aiRampRgb and connect it to the selected shader input.

04 / REUSE

Save the result

Store personal presets, share preset packs or bake the final gradient as a PNG texture.

Ramp Generator library showing searchable curated gradient thumbnails
100 Curated Gradients

A real starting library, not filler.

Search a collection of cinematic, natural, metallic, pastel, neon and stylized palettes. Every gradient loads directly into the Editor, where every color and stop remains editable.

  • 100 unique, production-ready palettes
  • Searchable A-Z library
  • One-click load into the Editor
Presets + Randomization

Keep the good variations.

Generate ideas quickly, then save the combinations worth keeping. Personal presets persist between Maya sessions and can be exported or imported as shareable packs.

Ramp Generator category randomization controls
Choose a category, lock the stop count or interpolation, and generate controlled variations.
Ramp Generator My Presets tab
Save custom gradients, reload them instantly, and move collections between artists with preset packs.
Shader Workflow

Built for Maya and Arnold look development.

Select a shader, choose an input, and apply. Ramp Generator builds the required node network, supports color and scalar inputs, and keeps Maya ramp type or Arnold direction controls close to the creative work.

Maya RampArnold aiRampRgbOpenPBR SurfaceStandard SurfaceaiStandardSurfaceBatch ApplyUndo / RedoLive Direction Sync
Ramp Generator icon
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Autodesk Maya 2026 · Windows 10/11 · Arnold features require MtoA · Version 1.1.0