Stefan Engblom

Dada Life

"Finally! Unique strings that are actually usable!"

John Nathaniel

OneRepublic / Kygo

"Augmented Strings is pure vibes! This can be fantastic to add mood and depth to pop music but will also be brilliant in cinematic projects"

Chris Dudley

Underøath

"Sounds exquisite. Seeing the Morph knob starting to make its way from the PolyBrute into the software with Augmented Grand Piano is amazing. Almost endless possibilities from any preset and, as a nerd about customization, this is right up my alley."

Cian Ciaran

Producer / Band Member (Super Furry Animals)

"Percussive and non piano-like sounds, it gives this instrument a cinemattic appeal as well as a writing tool that it is instant. The effects and the motion elements give it additional appeal with some manipulation of time and space to play with."

Anthony J Resta

Ajax

"There is NOTHING remotely as deep as this in the world of sound design utilizing piano textures... Augmented Grand Piano opens another magical door into a world that could only be Arturia. Seriously, I'm just blown away!"

Murcof

Composer/Producer

"It's truly a sound designer's delight, whether you are a piano person or not. Highly customizable and fun to tweak with surprising results just a few knob turns away."

Boumidjal X

Producer

"I really liked the VST Augmented Piano from Arturia. Easy to use and with a wide range of sounds, it is perfect for any kind of production. Special mention for the "Electrapluck" preset. "

Guillaume Roussel

Composer / Music scores

"Augmented Piano inspires you instantly! Diving into the presets is a musical journey on its own. I love how the reel samples blends with the synth sounds. It definitely will be featured in my scores soon!"

Jade Bird

DJ / Producer

"My go to at the moment for new and cutting edge takes on analog feeling sounds. All unique in their own right, Arturia inspires again!"

Portable

Producer

"I found the Augmented grand piano a refreshing take on the piano sound, I often use piano in my compositions, so to have an alternative to the classic style,and be able to morph the sound in such a pleasing way was very inspiring to me. "

David Sztanke

Producer

"Very good concept, the sounds are very interesting and allow to go very far creatively. The morphing is very intuitive, a real pleasure to get lost in the possibilities of this beautiful instrument!"

De Grandi

Producer

"Augmented Brass is surprisingly versatile. The advanced panel, the modulations and the effects allows you to truly explore its whole potential. And if you don’t want to tweak too many parameters you can still browse the presets and use the macros and the Morph knob to get really interesting results very quickly."

Sacha Chaban

Composer

"As a film composer, I'm always looking to push the boundaries of sound, and compose music with personnality and character. Arturia's Augmented Brass is versatile enough to allow me to manipulate and customize the instrument to the point of it becoming a truly original sound. The possibilies are endless, from creating a standalone sound, to using it as a layer with a live brass section, adding texture, amplitude, edginess, and/or beauty."

Eric Neveux

Composer

"Already a huge fan of Arturia's synths, I just discovered the Augmented series, awesome for a film composer like me, coming originally from the electronic music scene and obsessed with the hybrid approach. Augmented BRASS is a blast! I am already using it in the new score I'm on."

Olivier Arson

Composer / Music scores

"The Augmented series is a superb tool for creating instant hybrid experimentation between acoustic sources and electronic timbres. The interface feels familiar right away, following the same logic as Pigments and for this Brass instalment, the samples feel really dynamic, never sound harsh and blend extremely well together."

Victor Morello

"Easy access to a wide range of modulators and effects were a must for creating compelling and lively patches. I especially enjoyed the quality of the samples and the ability to have two parallel chains of instruments going on. I focused on sounds that were simple and inspiring, while making a few that would also propose a musical or melodic idea, in the hope of sparking musical inspiration."

Richard Veenstra

"The morph knob is the most powerful element of Augmented Brass. It's really great to turn a classic patch of acoustic horns into a heavy synth-based braaaam sound. The addition of unusual playing techniques make the instrument into a real gem. I wanted to create sounds that are unheard of in other brass-like synthesizers. This meant looking further than what a traditional brass instrument is and define what a brass sound can mean for modern music production."

Quentin Feuillard

"The samples inside and the presets engines are the must have to get inspiration. The intuitiveness of the Morph parameter to blend your two creations and the evolving capacities with macros from Pigments and modulators give you infinite possibilities! I always think of an idea before making presets. I listen to music or watch videos that inspire me a lot to recreate or try to keep the same feeling while creating. For example, Tape Piano was inspired by a video that talked about recording on tape, and I tried to imagine how I could recreate the same behavior as a physical material."

Lily Jordy

"Layering the additional and processed piano samples was a huge source of inspiration for me to create beautiful textures and tones. Being able to easily swap the Engines to try out different combinations and how they Morph between each other is something I really appreciate in the Augmented series instruments. "

Gustavo Bravetti

"Arturia takes a giant leap with Augmented Woodwinds, showcasing superior sample quality that's both cinematic and inspiring. The woodwind samples seamlessly blend with the synth engines, producing a rich, evocative sound palette. Numerous presets offer quick usability, making it a versatile asset for various musical genres. Its cinematic allure sets a new benchmark in the Augmented series, making it a highly recommendable choice for those eager to explore the realms of both the organic and the synthesized. I focused on harnessing the instrument's detailed samples and dynamic velocity layers, creating rich, responsive sounds. My exploration led to cinematic expressions, authentic soundscapes perfect for film scoring, and some quirky sonic experiments. I invested additional time in fully optimizing the Macro controls, granting users the agility to alter sounds effectively in real-time, ensuring the results remain useful and musical."

Ed Ten Eyck

"The main strengths to me are the ability to assign multiple parameters from different engines to the Morph knob and doing so with a well laid out, easy to use modulation system. My approach this time was to start by choosing two samples for the Sample engines then choosing two synth engines. Afterwards I dialled in the synth engine sounds a bit then assigned all Morph knob modulations to them, then adjusted filter settings. From there I assigned FX and Movement modulations, adjusting volume and re-adjusting previous assignments along the way. "

Joe Sheldrick

"The strengths of the Augmented Series is the ability to quickly layer real multi-sampled instruments with synth and sampled elements creating a uniquely hybrid sound. The new UI of version 2 has vastly improved workflow and is a joy to design sounds with. Unless I am directed to design a specific sound, I will always try to approach the synth in a unique way by finding its oddities and hidden features. I get bored quickly by the same ideas and approaches, so I am always seeking new territory. "

Joe Sheldrick

"The strengths of the Augmented Series is the ability to quickly layer real multi-sampled instruments with synth and sampled elements creating a uniquely hybrid sound. The new UI of version 2 has vastly improved workflow and is a joy to design sounds with. Unless I am directed to design a specific sound, I will always try to approach the synth in a unique way by finding its oddities and hidden features. I get bored quickly by the same ideas and approaches, so I am always seeking new territory. "

Arovane

"The Augmented Instruments are characterized by enormous tonal flexibility and high sound quality. The preset bank system is well designed and supports me very well in my musical work. The modulation options are diverse and the morphing raises the instrument to the next level. The possibility of morphing between two sounds really appealed to me. That and the excellent FX unit as well as the modulation options stimulated my imagination to program presets. It was very exciting to combine acoustic instruments with synthetic sounds. "

Gustavo Bravetti

"Like the other instruments in the Augmented Series, this one is both practical and powerful, especially with the brand new modulation system. While I craft my own sounds, I appreciate the huge value the vast, high-quality, ready-to-use preset library adds—especially with macros that offer deep, expressive control instantly, without having to dive into complex synthesis. I spent most of the time exploring combinations of mallet samples and synth engine presets, chasing happy accidents. When something promising emerged, I added modulation to give the sound its own dynamic personality, shaping it further with well-mapped macros. Effects then added depth, character, and space, often transforming the patch entirely. "