Arturia – Augmented Bundle 2023 (Windows)

Arturia presents the Augmented BUNDLE, an essential collection of all 3 highly rated ‘Augmented’ virtual instruments.

First, is Augmented GRAND PIANO, an inspiring piano experience that provides sounds for cinematic scores & library composition, immersive game soundscapes and much much more. Next is Augmented STRINGS, a hybrid instrument that combines rich sampled strings with state-of-the-art synthesis, all whilst giving immediate access to a comprehensive range of authentic, abstract, and evocative string sounds. Lastly is Augmented VOICES, an organic voice engine that fuses detailed vocal samples with modern synthesis engines to provide a palette of pristine, intimate, and commanding voice sounds for modern production.

Augmented GRAND PIANO

A Grand Reimagining

Open the Lid on a Totally Modernized Piano VST Experience

From the authentic to the impossible, unlock premium piano sounds for cinematic score & library composition, immersive game soundscapes, and slick modern DAW production with an intuitive & inspiring piano experience that transcends virtual instruments.

Piano Timbres Unheard

Augmented GRAND PIANO alters the sound of a timeless instrument into something new. From galaxy-spanning granular sustain to felt tones twisted and transformed with racks of studio gear, take your piano as off-piste as you dare.

Production-Ready Sounds

Theatrical concert grand richness, platinum cinematic textures, evolving metallic atmospheres, and barely recognizable hybrid effects; whatever your style, Augmented GRAND PIANO can make the piano work for you.

Construct Your Sound

Customize every aspect of your piano timbre with 2 distinct layers, each including 2 sound sources, letting you weave your own compound textures with whatever combination of samples and synthesis you need.

Transformative Morphing

Animate your tracks with timbres that flow between familiar & far-out, acoustic & synthetic, pure & transformed. The powerful Morph control lets you move between your sound layers and make broad changes to multiple aspects of your sound with one control.

Instant Expression

Customize and interact with Augmented GRAND PIANO’s sound intuitively with its array of straightforward macro controls and responsive connections to velocity and aftertouch, ensuring that expressive dynamics, articulation, and timbral control are only ever a click away.

Deep Sound Design

Augmented GRAND PIANO is your shortcut to compelling piano sounds, but its advanced panel lets you go deeper when your project calls for it. Add complex modulation, keep it moving with smart arpeggiation, and fine-tune your sound layers in one place.

Morphing – A Full Piano Continuum

It starts with a grand piano; where it ends is up to you.

• A detailed library of authentic & abstract piano samples.
• A built-in synthesis engine with 4 powerful modes.
• Numerous forms of modulation, expression, and FX.

Augmented GRAND PIANO’s central Morph control lets you seamlessly move between all of these aspects with a single sweep.

Features

• Dynamic hybrid piano instrument
• 2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
• Detailed piano sample library with expressive and contemporary articulations
  • Real piano samples
  • Processed piano samples
  • Additional abstract samples
• Flexible Synth Engines
  • Virtual Analog
  • Granular
  • Harmonic
  • Wavetable
• Morph Control moves between Layers A and B, and/or affects 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 send with 5 spatial/time-based algorithms
• Built-in 16-step arpeggiator
• 300 factory presets included

Learn more about Augmented GRAND PIANO.

Augmented STRINGS

Acoustic Instruments Reinvented

Augmented STRINGS combines rich sampled strings the state-of-the-art synthesis in an approachable, inspiring software instrument, giving modern producers immediate access to a comprehensive range of authentic, abstract, and evocative string sounds.

Redefining Strings

An Evolved Hybrid Soundtrack for the Modern Age

Uniting quality string libraries with state-of-the-art synthesis, Augmented STRINGS is your quickest route to the fresh string sound you’ve always wanted. Go beyond conventional libraries, virtual instruments, and familiar orchestral timbres, and elevate your string sounds to inspiring new heights. Whether you’re a composer, producer, sound designer, or anything in between, effortlessly control an enhanced hybrid ensemble that’ll set your production alight.

A New String Palette

Augmented STRINGS’ hybrid palette unlocks the truly exciting and unique power that strings can bring to your projects. This isn’t just a selection of string samples; these are traditional instruments transformed into sounds, unlike anything you’ve ever heard.

Layer Your Own Sound

Build your own ensemble with Augmented STRINGS’ multi-engine flexibility. Experiment with 2 layers, each containing 2 sound sources, and weave your own custom combination of sampling and synthesis for a string sound that transcends the real thing.

Authentic to Abstract

Immersive, orchestral, cinematic, and everything in between. With over 60 articulations, multiple mic setups, solo & ensemble performances, 4 types of synthesis, and built-in FX, explore a near-limitless spectrum of modern string textures and timbres for any style.

Morphing Power

Augmented STRINGS’ Morph control gives you truly unique & ever-evolving sound with one click. Unlock huge sonic territory within a single sound, move and transform between Layers A and B, and adjust up to 8 custom destinations – all with one control.

Transform Sound Instantly

Make dramatic changes and tap into your musical expression in real time with a streamlined set of macro controls, designed to intelligently change multiple parameters for sweeping sound tweaks in real-time. Perfect dynamics, variety, and individuality when you need it.

Deeper Customization

An instrument that can do both: Augmented STRINGS is quick and intuitive on the surface, but deep and advanced when you need it to be. Weave intricate modulation, create dynamic sequences, customize sound sources, and more.

Morphing – Sound Between the Lines

Discover entirely new string timbres on an entirely new scale.

On one side, a complete recorded library of solo & ensemble string samples. On the other, 4 ultra-powerful synth engines. In the sonic space between these two elements, Augmented STRINGS forges fresh and invigorating sounds that are yours to discover – and with up to 8 extra custom destinations, the Morph control is the key that unlocks a world of musical expression with a single touch, where any configuration and character is possible.

Features

• Dynamic Hybrid String Instrument
• 2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
• Detailed String Sample Library
  • Featuring solo and ensemble strings
  • Double bass, cello, viola, and violin
  • Close and Far Mics
  • Over 60 articulations
• Flexible Synth Engines
  • Virtual analog with award-winning TAE® technology
  • Granular engine producing Warp, glitch, and stretch sounds
  • Harmonic engine based on additive synthesis
  • Wavetable engine with a look-up table 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 send with 5 spatial/time-based algorithms
• Built-in 16-step arpeggiator
• Over 250 factory presets included
• MPE compatibility
• MTS-ESP ODDSOUND micro-tuning compatibility

Augmented VOICES

Acoustic Instruments Reinvented

Augmented VOICES uniquely fuses detailed vocal samples with modern synthesis engines for an intuitive software instrument that equips producers with a comprehensive palette of pristine, intimate, and commanding voice sounds for modern production.

Hybrid Voice Engine

Your Own Organic-Synthetic Ensemble

Augmented VOICES takes you beyond conventional choir sounds and familiar one-shots to discover entirely new vocal dimensions for contemporary music production. Whether you’re looking for evocative human timbres for your composition or hybrid whispered textures for pop mixes, embrace the fusion of sampling and synthesis and find your new go-to voice.

Fresh Vocal Textures

Augmented VOICES hybrid engine elevates the human voice to new heights. This is no ordinary library of static samples or simulated vowel tones – these voices are altered, enhanced, and augmented into sounds that’ll reignite your musicality.

Layer Your Own Sound

Create whatever kind of choral or vocal sound you seek with Augmented VOICES’ multi-engine architecture. You’ve got 2 layers to play with, each containing 2 sound sources, allowing you to build a fully personalized combo of sampled and synthesized voices.

Realistic to Abstract

From epic choir soundscapes to processed vocalizations, Augmented VOICES combines over 50 voice articulations with 4 synth engines and built-in FX for a huge range of modern and abstract vocal sounds for any style.

Morphing Power

Seamlessly move between Augmented VOICES’ sound layers and alter multiple sonic elements in unison with the innovative Morph control. Create dramatic and ever-evolving sounds from human to synthetic, light to dark, subtle to explosive.

Transform Sound Instantly

Augmented VOICES’ controls strike the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality; interact with your sound and create expressive movement in real-time with intuitive macro controls, for refined dynamics and variety without ever leaving the main panel.

Deeper Customization

Augmented VOICES is designed as your go-to instrument for immediately inspiring voice sounds – but its advanced panel lets you, deep dive when you need to. Massive modulation, arpeggiation, and engine customization await.

Morphing – New Vocal Realities

Unlock the Sonic Space Between Real and Surreal

The combination of a beautifully recorded sample library and 4 powerful synthesis engines already guarantees a fresh and exciting spectrum of sound. But it’s Augmented VOICES’ Morph control that truly unlocks the full potential of this innovative instrument. Navigate near-limitless sonic territory between Layers A and B, and simultaneously tweak up to 8 custom destinations for a sound that evolves with every touch.

Features

• Dynamic Hybrid Voice Instrument
• 2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
• Detailed Vocal Sample Library
  • Featuring solo and ensemble recordings
  • Close and far mic arrangements
  • Over 50 expressive and contemporary articulations
• Flexible Synth Engines
  • Virtual analog with award-winning TAE® technology
  • Granular engine producing Warp, glitch, and stretch sounds
  • Harmonic engine based on additive synthesis
  • Wavetable engine with a look-up table for more abrasive digital sounds
• Morph control moves between Layers A and B, and/or affects 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 send with 5 spatial/time-based algorithms
• Built-in 16-step arpeggiator
• Over 250 factory presets included
• MPE compatibility
• MTS-ESP ODDSOUND micro-tuning compatibility