Augmented Series
Acoustic instruments reinvented
For composers and producers looking to craft emotional, contemporary soundscapes, the Augmented series offers an innovative fusion of sampling and synthesis, allowing seamless morphing between organic and electronic textures. With pro-grade, ready-to-use sounds and an intuitive interface, it’s the perfect tool for effortlessly shaping expressive, cinematic compositions.
Explore a world of sonic metamorphosis
Uniting expressive multi-sampled instruments with bold synthesis engines in a fluid, hands-on interface. Morph, sculpt and shape sounds that breathe and evolve - from cinematic pulses to dreamlike ambience.
Effortlessly craft contemporary soundscapes
From cinematic strings to processed brass, from haunting choirs to evolving pianos — immerse yourself in a rich palette of morphable acoustic and electronic layers.
Instant inspiration for modern composition
Get mix-ready presets that jump-start your workflow. Capture the perfect sonic mood in seconds without wrestling with multiple plug-ins or complex routings.
Deep expressivity & performance control
Sculpt nuance and character with real-time macros, advanced modulation, MPE compatibility, and performance-friendly features that let you bring every note to life.
Continuum
of sound
Morph to discover that sonic sweet spot - between acoustic and synthetic
Sampling
A curated set of high-quality samples, capturing the character and feel of the original instrument alongside prepared articulations. Whether you need a raw struck sound or a key sequence, its all there.
Synthesis
4 synth engines including Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, Harmonic, and the Simpler engine. Discover evolving ambiences, experimental processing and dynamic after-effects designed to fuse with their acoustic counterparts.
Multi-sample Layering
Virtual analog
Wavetable
Simpler
Harmonics
Granular
Augmented
instruments
7 impactful titles that seamlessly blend high-quality acoustic sampling with state-of-the-art synthesis
Whether you’re a composer, sound designer, or film scorer, effortlessly control enhanced acoustic sounds that will inspire your sonic imagination, and move your audience.
Augmented STRINGS
A string section that defies tradition, morphing from delicate ensembles to futuristic textures.
Discover Augmented STRINGS →Augmented VOICES
Voices from another dimension, fusing ethereal vocals with otherworldly synth layers.
Discover Augmented VOICES →Augmented MALLETS
Marimba, vibraphone, celeste, and tubular bells - but not as you know them.
Discover Augmented MALLETS →Augmented GRAND PIANO
The ultimate scoring piano, seamlessly shifting from classic tones to cinematic grandeur.
Discover Augmented GRAND PIANO →Augmented BRASS
Orchestral brass with a modern touch, from warm swells to powerful, cinematic phrases.
Discover Augmented BRASS →Augmented WOODWINDS
Expressive horns, flutes, clarinets and bassoons that go beyond the bounds of tradition.
Discover Augmented WOODWINDS →Augmented YANGTZE
Traditional Chinese timbres, reimagined for the modern era, from plucked strings to bold, evolving soundscapes.
Discover Augmented YANGTZE →
Traditional
transformed
Go beyond conventional instrument libraries, virtual instruments, and familiar orchestral timbres, and elevate your composition sounds to inspiring new heights.
Morph between acoustic & synthetic sounds
Effortlessly blend real instrumental recordings with contemporary synth layers for evolving hybrid sounds.
Hybrid engine combining sampling & synthesis
Enjoy detailed acoustic samples alongside Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, Harmonic and Simpler engines.
Intuitive modulation & macro controls
Shape any sound in seconds with assignable macros, drag-and-drop modulation, and a clear, streamlined interface.
MPE support for enhanced expression
Unlock nuanced polyphonic control for more dynamic, lifelike performances and tactile sound design.
Quality, cinematic-ready presets
Instantly access an inspiring library of mix-ready sounds, from classic tones to experimental textures.
Built-in arpeggiator & sequencer
Add rhythmic movement and depth with a versatile arpeggiator and chance-based sequencing options.
Advanced
sound design
Discover a refined workflow that gives you unparalleled control over your sound - from swapping entire engines to dialling in creative effects
Whether you prefer to keep it simple on the Play page or dive into advanced layering and modulation, discover the sound you’re looking for with an intuitive and inspiring workflow.
The Play Page now consolidates your most vital controls - morph, macros, and sound selection - into one intuitive interface. Instantly toggle or randomize entire engines, load a sound, swap the engines and sculpt tonal characteristics using dedicated Macros.
Artist
Corner
Paul Haslinger
Composer
"Augmented YANGTZE is a beautiful new addition to one of my favorite series of virtual instruments. In a musical world without borders, this eclectic collection of sounds truly transcends its Asian origin. Minimal learning curve, maximal inspiration!"
Howie B
Mixing Engineer, Producer (Bjork, Brian Eno, U2, Siouxsie and the Banshees)
"Augmented Piano has a beautiful edge. I love how quickly I get to where I want to be."
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."
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."
Tusks
Songwriter / Producer
"Augmented Strings is perfect for creating emotive yet interesting textures in a really unique way."
Steve Levine
Producer / Engineer (Culture Club / Beach Boys)
"OMG it’s incredible. A soundtrack composers dream!"
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"
Stefan Engblom
Dada Life
"Finally! Unique strings that are actually usable!"
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."
Nathan Melja
Nathan Melja
"Morphing feature offers infinite possibilities. It makes pianos and pads extremely alive It gives access to very advanced melodies very quickly, it allows me to do chord progressions that I would never have thought."
Fabrizio Rat
La Machina / Cabaret Contemporain
"An innovative approach to mix acoustic piano sounds and electronic. I particularly love the possibilities of mixing and layering the high quality prepared piano samples (hammer noise, finger pluck, stick attack, paper attack) which are particularly inspiring to me."
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. "
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."
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!"
Paul Haslinger
Composer
"Augmented Brass continues a great, production-oriented series by Arturia. The ability to control the original instruments and their effects-treatments in realtime and in one control-surface, makes all the difference when you're on a tight deadline. Thank you - keep it coming!"
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."
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The features
you need
In-App Tutorials
Integrated in-app tutorials guide you through every aspect of the instrument, from individual parameters to tips from our sound designers, so you can focus on the creative stuff. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is!
Main Features
Virtual Instruments playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic,...) or standalone with a MIDI keyboard.
Dynamic hybrid string instrument
2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
Detailed string sample library
Featuring Orchestral, Chamber and Solo strings
Double bass, cello, viola, and violin
Close and Far Mics
Over 60 articulations
Flexible synth engines
Virtual analog with our award winning TAE® technology
Granular engine producing Warp, glitch and stretch sounds
Harmonic engine based on additive synthesis
Simpler (impacts, noise, and more)
Wavetable engine with look up table for more abrasive digital sounds
Morph control blends between Layers A and B, with endless modulation possibilities
7 macros: Time, Color, Motion, FX A, FX B, Reverb, Delay
2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, 2 Random sources, 4 Keyboard mod sources, plus vibrato and tremolo with synced tempo
Intuitive modulation system with drag-and-drop assignment, and unified multi-tab UI
2 FX slots per layer with 16 FX including ParamEQ, Bitcrusher, BL-20 Flanger, and more
Built-in 16-step arpeggiator with Chance lane and Auto Regen for evolving patterns
MPE compatibility
MTS-ESP ODDSOUND microtuning compatibility
Over 500 factory presets included
Toggle legacy content to view entire sample library
Platform Specifications
Windows
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
6 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
6 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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