Explore an Endless Arrangement of Cinematic Sounds
Merging sampled woodwinds with the endless possibilities of sonic synthesis, Arturia’s Augmented Woodwinds plug-in imparts an orchestral and atmospheric edge to any production. On the traditional side, this plug-in sports an immaculate assortment of woodwind samples, including contrabassoon, bassoon, bass clarinet, clarinet, oboe, flute, English horn, and full ensembles. Plus, you also get multiple mic options, 56 articulations, and a dynamic sampler for even greater textural enhancement. These sounds are blended with four distinctive synthesis engines, along with deep editing capabilities, a 16-step arpeggiator, and performance-minded controls. Complete with a lively Morph knob that seamlessly mixes the warmth of woodwinds with the enveloping wash of your chosen synth engine, Augmented Woodwinds is a plug-in that rewards experimentation with celestial soundscapes. And if you’d rather jump right in, this plug-in also grants 300 production-ready presets to play with! Finally, this plug-in is rounded out with a robust collection of effects to explore, including reverb, flanger, EQ, delay, and even a bitcrusher squash your fidelity.
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Two worlds of sound, one simple function
Augmented Woodwinds thrives due to its tremendous sonic range, operating with two primary, parallel layers: the sampled and the synthesized. Lifelike, world-class samples can be used to stunning, evocative effect, thanks to its dedicated recording and re-creation. State-of-the-art synthesis architecture delivers a vast array of rich sounds, ranging from retro to futuristic. From lively flutes to orchestral ensembles, you can use the Morph function to freely blend the digital with the real, yielding unprecedented opportunities for brilliant harmonic texturizing tools. Bolster a traditional acoustic woodwind arrangement or construct something wholly unearthly — the choice is yours, and the options are vast.
Morph between real and synthesized textures
Much more than a mere mix knob, Augmented Woodwind’s Morph knob sits front and center to provide endless hours of textural experimentation. This control transforms the plug-in’s distinct woodwind and synthetic sounds into a completely new instrument entirely. What’s more, the Morph knob controls eight other custom destinations. For even greater real-time adjustment, this plug-in offers a suite of color, motion, time, FX A/B, delay, and reverb macros to shift your sound with the sweep of a dial.
Four synthesis engines to choose from
Augmented Woodwinds supplies you with four synthesis engines to choose from, allowing you to mix and match any of the collection’s woodwind instruments with your engine of choice. The four engines range from an old-school analog-style synth powered by Arturia’s TAE (True Analog Emulation) technology to a harmonic synth engine that utilizes additive synthesis. Plus, you also get a granular synth engine and a wavetable synth engine — two favorites of Sweetwater’s more eclectic producers, as they conjure up myriad glitched-out, warped, and abrasive textures to take on.
Arturia Augmented Woodwinds Features:
- Blends immaculate samples of woodwind instruments with the power of synthesis for striking cinematic textures
- Comprehensive woodwind library includes contrabassoon, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, English horn, oboe, flute, and full ensembles
- 4 synthesis engines to explore, including a virtual analog synth, granular engine, harmonic engine utilizing additive synthesis, and an abrasive wavetable engine
- Morph control blends your 2 chosen sounds into a singular wash of enveloping sound
- Plenty of macros available for real-time adjustment
- Deep editing parameters, including 2 LFOs, 2 random generators, 2 function generators, a quartet of keyboard modulation sources, and more
- 2 FX slots available per layer, with a robust assortment of effects to choose from, including EQ, bitcrusher, flanger, reverb, delay, and more
- 16-step arpeggiator to create complex rhythmic patterns and textures
- Includes 300 factory presets to get you started