Arturia Augmented Persia

Sound Design Instrument (Download)

• Hybrid software instrument that combines six meticulously sampled Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with powerful synthesis
• Combines acoustic authenticity with modern sound processing to create expressive, boundary-pushing soundscapes
• A curated ensemble of instruments comprising the oud, tar, saz, ney, alto kamancheh and shah kamancheh
• High-quality samples and a wide range of articulations for wind, plucked and bowed instruments
• A 2-layer structure per preset, each with two freely selectable sound sources
• 5 synthesis engines: Virtual Analog, Granular, Harmonic, Wavetable, and the Simpler engine for noise and impacts
• Seamless morphing transitions between acoustic realism and synthetic transformation
• Intuitive macro control and drag-and-drop modulation
• Extensive modulation section featuring two LFOs, two function generators, two random sources and four keyboard modulators
• MPE support for nuanced polyphonic expressions
• Microtuning compatibility for authentic non-Western scales
• Two FX slots per layer with 16 effect types, plus dedicated delay and reverb buses
• Integrated arpeggiator and sequencer with random and chance functions for rhythmic movement
• Over 200 factory presets for cinematic, electronic and world music productions