Flutes, reeds
and beyond
A dance between acoustic precision and digital drive. Experience sonic metamorphosis and turn raw woodwind energy into orchestral dreamscapes, blissful flutters and epic sonic textures.
Bringing together precision sampling and multilayered synthesis, Augmented WOODWINDS goes further than an orchestral composition tool. Offering both crisp detail and analog-processed flare of carefully captured woodwind timbres, you can choose to morph, transmute and transfigure the sound into something completely unheard and unconventional. Whether you’re a composer, producer, sound designer, or anything in between, effortlessly control an enhanced hybrid ensemble that will inspire your production, and move your audience.
Solo, ensemble and more
Augmented WOODWINDS’ hybrid palette unlocks the warm and crisp power that wind instruments can bring to your projects. Explore 300 presets and play sounds cast from elemental solo Clarinet, Bassoon, English Horn and Flute, as well as ensemble recordings with 11 players - some of which have been uniquely finished with vintage FX hardware.
Layer your own sound
Build your own ensemble with Augmented WOODWINDS’ multi-engine flexibility. Experiment with 2 layers, each containing 2 sound sources, and weave your own custom combination of sampling and synthesis for an electrifying wind sound.
Authentic to abstract
Immersive, warped, traditional, transcendent and everything in between. With 56 articulations, solo & ensemble performances, uniquely processed content, 4 types of synthesis, a sample player and built-in FX - explore a near-limitless spectrum of composition-ready wind textures and timbres.
Morphing power
Augmented WOODWINDS’ Morph control gives you a truly unique & ever-evolving sound at the turn of a wheel. Move effortlessly between a warm and evocative wind sound and complex synthesis, or discover that sweet spot in-between - all with one control.
Transform sound instantly
Apply originality and in-the-moment modulation to your sound with a streamlined set of macro controls. Designed to provide easy access to your parameters, for subtle attenuations and transformative tweaks - refined dynamics and variety when you need it.
Deeper customization
Quickly select, morph and adjust a rich hybrid sound from the main instrument view, or dig deeper in the advanced panel for access to intricate modulation, dynamic sequences & arpeggiation, custom sound sources, and more.
meta-Morph-osis
An authentic wind sound, modifiable in nature, radical in form.
Augmented WOODWINDS invites you to discover utterly moving articulations of synthesis and unrefined aerophonic sound. Blend, bend and upend the acoustic timbres to reach novel sonic ground.
Sampling
Augmented WOODWINDS’ built-in sample library has been recorded and curated to be every bit as delicate, detailed, and expressive as if conducting your own at-home ensemble. 11 musicians performed as soloists and as an ensemble, with 56 articulations across a range of wind instruments and additional processed content for a more futuristic and avant-garde effect. Captured in detail with world-class microphones and preamps, ensuring that every sample breathes with accuracy and energy. Whether you need an evocative single instrument voice, a huge vibrato sustain, or anything in between, this library has what you need.
Synthesis
Discover sounds from 4 synth engines, from subtle textural embellishment to abstract sonic art: Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic - alongside the Simpler engine. Inspired by over 20 years of synthesis expertise and engineering, from the minds that materialized Pigments and V Collection, this is more than a list of synth presets. These are entire instruments within an instrument, responsive and tactile, providing everything from emotive Hans Zimmer soundscapes, to misty detuned ambiences and pads gleaming with harmonic detail.
Multi-Samples Layering
Virtual Analog
Wavetable
Granular
Harmonics
Simpler
Simple
and intuitive
In a few clicks, take an animated solo clarinet and render it anew with intricate, infinitely expressive sonic detailing.
Augmented WOODWINDS is built around a streamlined interface, designed to help you reach the sound in your mind’s eye, in as little time as possible. Utilize the preset library and intuitive quick-fire controls for a dependable composition experience.
Move seamlessly between human and synth, create a dense tapestry of layered sound, and tweak up to 8 parameters with a single sweep of Augmented WOODWINDS’central Morph control. A whole new dimension of authentic and abstract sound within one preset.
For quick expressive changes, Augmented WOODWINDS’ macros offer instinctive control over several parameters simultaneously - add-in some movement or refine the timbral character.
Shape the final stages of Augmented WOODWINDS’ sound path. Introduce your own custom FX slots, or dial in some ambience with the dedicated Delay and Reverb master FX. Whether you’re looking for the right atmosphere, or sounds altered beyond recognition, these simple controls guarantee quick and inspiring results.
Advanced
sound design
For a bespoke, breathtaking sound that has your name on it, access the advanced panel to rearrange, modulate, and arpeggiate your hybrid ensemble.
Augmented WOODWINDS’ intuitive interface and diverse preset library brings quick results when you need them - but further sound customisation is just a click away. The Advanced panel takes you deep into the inner workings of the instrument, giving you detailed control over your sound sources, modulation, performance, and beyond.
Tap into the full capabilities of Augmented WOODWINDS’ sound sources by adjusting the dual engines within each layer. This puts 4 sound sources at your disposal; any combination of up to 2 sampling and 2 synthesis engines. Within each engine, make subtle tweaks or drastic changes, from filter sculpting to waveform combinations to sample mic blend.
Animate and transform your sound with ultra-simple click-and-drag modulation routing. Apply multiple LFOs, functions, random generators, and keyboard controls to numerous parameters, and customize each modulation generator to do your sonic bidding.
Turn the simplest of ideas into vibrant flurries of acoustic texture and momentum with a built-in 16-step arpeggiator. Whether you’re injecting movement into a chord sequence or looking to weave an ever-evolving woodwind tapestry into your ambient soundscapes, this familiar tool is built to be synchronized, randomized, and tweaked in real-time.
Dial in your own flavors of distortion, sound-sculpting, and drastic processing with 2 FX slots per layer, and sprinkle the final spatial and time-based touches with Delay and Reverb at the end of the chain.
The command center for Augmented WOODWINDS’ crucial macro controls; observe a real-time overview of every parameter and function that each of the 8 macros are altering, and hone in on the detail of each adjustment as you perform, produce, or record.
Capturing
Magic
We knew that in order to create fresh and exciting sounds with Augmented WOODWINDS, we first had to capture beautiful and authentic samples.
Two sessions took place, overseen by seasoned sound designers & engineers on an orchestral scoring stage in Eastern Europe. High-end Millennia microphone preamps were used with a wide range of different microphones. These were mixed together in order to create a powerful and yet natural sound image. Eleven players in total performed in unison with a natural scoring approach. The instruments recorded were two contra-bassoons, one bassoon, two bass clarinets, two clarinets, 1 oboe and three flutes.
In addition we recorded the four main solo instruments from bassoon, clarinet, english horn (from the oboe family) and flute. To extend the playable range of each instrument, we also recorded contra-bassoon, bass clarinet, bass flute and piccolo flute. This attention to detail brings a comprehensive and lifelike woodwind ensemble to your DAW, with plenty of room for creative input.
Woodwind presets
that deliver
Choose from a range of mix-ready woodwind sounds at the touch of a button.
For when you need immediate results to complete a project or overcome a creative hurdle, Augmented WOODWINDS’ preset library contains hundreds of expertly-crafted presets spanning beautiful orchestral sounds, dense synths, hybrid textures, and everything in between.
Woodwinds
Agios
An hybrid, orchestral woodwinds. Morphing allows you to move from an ensemble of woodwinds to a more synthetic sound reminiscent of a choir.
Random Air Ensemble
A rather majestic mood is created with this sound by random orchestral ensemble with a mix of low and high instrument ranges.
Andromeda's Voices
Soft flute patch that enhanced with a vocal layer.
Hybrid
Noisy Swell
An acoustic natural woodwind swells with granulation that morphs into a rhythmic and noisy field.
Autumn
Soft and clean mix between Synth and Clarinet.
Big Airy Pluck
Huge airy pluck for modern electronic music.
Synths
Reedemption
Long and lush atmospheric woodwinds with foleys textures.
Fractured Light
Spirited melodic winds sequence.
Unity
Like a dual split presets with two distinct timbre between low and high range can be play in a same time and morph to a more modulated synthetic one.
Artistscorner
Hear it
in action
Augmented WOODWINDS blends classic with contemporary, real with surreal, for a woodwind palette that covers significant sonic ground. Quickly search based on sonic characteristics and hone-in on the sound that aligns with your project, and your style.
Morning Dew
Richard Veenstra
An organic cinematic track with percussion and harp that features various hybrid sounds from Augmented Woodwinds. All kinds of different presets were used for this track, including clarinets, oboes and flutes.
Solaris
The Solos
Cinematic trailer track driven by rhythmical woodwinds ensemble. Inspired by Blockbuster soundtracks.
Woodwind Drive
Rob Martland
An evolving electronic piece showcasing the granular engine and hybrid capabilities of Augmented WOODWINDS.
Autumn Forest
Jazz James
An organic orchestral lofi piece in which all harmonic and melodic elements are covered by Augmented Woodwinds.
My World
Jack Nelson
A vibrant modern pop piece showcasing the real samples of Augmented WOODWINDS.
No, you
Raven
A classical orchestral track creating a light, airy atmosphere. All woodwind ensembles comes from Augmented Woodwinds sounds.
Included in
V collection
Legendary Keyboards Reinvented
This instrument is also part of the V Collection -your complete dream line-up of the legendary synths, organs, pianos and more that made keyboard history. They’re modeled with the most advanced technologies for authentic realism, and enhanced with new creative options. Whether you use it as DAW plugins in the studio or standalone at gigs, V Collection puts the greatest keys of all time at your fingertips for instant inspiration.
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The features
you need
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Main Features
Virtual Instruments playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic,...) or standalone with a MIDI keyboard.
2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
Detailed woodwinds sample library with expressive and contemporary articulations
- Contra Bassoon, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn and Flute
- Close and Far Mics
- 56 articulations
- Uniquely processed samples using FX hardware
- Dynamic sampler for additional textures
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
- Wavetable engine for more abrasive digital sounds
Morph control moves between Layers A and B, as well as affecting up to 8 custom destinations
7 additional macros: Time, Color, Motion, FX A, FX B, Reverb, Delay
2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, 2 Random Generators, 4 Keyboard modulation sources, dedicated Vibrato & Tremolo
2 FX slots per layer with 14 FX including ParamEQ, Bitcrusher, BL-20 Flanger, and more
Dedicated Delay and Reverb sends with 5 spatial/time-based algorithms
Built-in 16-step arpeggiator
Over 300 factory presets included
MPE compatibility
Platform specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 3GB 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
- 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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