A Chorus of Unreal Voicing
Arturia’s long-established penchant for unparalleled sound-modeling has ventured into the world of voice, and Sweetwater’s sound designers agree that the Augmented Voices successfully innovate to stimulate imaginative vocal possibilities. A unique fusion of sample-based audio with synthesized sound is built on their award-winning TAE (True Analog Emulation) technology. This hybrid instrument incorporates a large variety of articulation and mic-placement configurations within a specialized space, allowing for the accurate capture of rich, articulated voices. “Morph” functionality moves you between sample-based and synthesized layers, with multiple audio engines producing virtual analog, granular, harmonic, or wavetable flavors. Stack the mix with seven additional macro FX to orchestrate a dual-layer suite that transcends genres, coming to life in a way all its own.
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Two worlds of sound, one simple function
Augmented Voices 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 affect, 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. Whether it’s an explosive bass or a transcendental pad, use the Morph function to freely blend the digital with the real, yielding unprecedented opportunities for brilliant harmonic texturizing tools. Bolster a traditional vocal chorus, or construct something wholly unearthly — the choice is yours, and the choices are endless.
Voices, synths, and sounding between the lines
The sample library is built on six multi-talented vocalist’s diverse offerings, including 21 male articulations and 30 female articulations with over 80 hours of vocal recording. World-class recording technologies, renowned microphones, and international studios were used to faithfully capture the dimensional depth of these voices, re-creating the detail, energy, and room-feel of live vocals. The ingenuity behind Pigments and V Collection sounds are explored through four synth engines: virtual analog, granular, wavetable, and harmonic. Paint soundscapes with genre-defying color, supplementing intimate voicing or bombastic choruses with endless textural opportunity, pairing perfectly every from the dance floor to the Odeon.
Morph-ology and the FX fortress
Eight master parameters comprise the core “Morph” function that conducts these blends. Color, time, and motion controls can be fine-tuned on the fly, each adjusting multiple sub-parameters, bringing forth dynamic adjustments to synth controls, modulators, filter placements, and more. Delay and reverb master effects can wash your strings in space, or be controlled with nuance, using five spatial/time-based algorithms for otherworldly textures. Color your vocals with function generators, random generators, LFOs, vibrato, tremolo, a bitcrusher, flanger, and more. Take it up another notch with the built-in 16-step arpeggiator, producing impossible phrases and sequences, and adding unreal motion, including an intuitive polymetric tool. The Augmented Voices suite is ready to go, right out of the box, working as a standalone instrument or alongside every major DAW. Plus, it welcomes seamless MIDI integration as well.
Arturia Augmented Voices Features:
- Easily and intuitively blend robust voices and stellar synths with the simple “Morph” function to bring your strings to new life
- Full suite of 21 male articulations and 30 female articulations via expertly recorded samples over 80 hours of voicing
- Over 50 styles of articulation are paired with world-renowned recording methods to provide near-endless opportunities for acoustic expression
- 4 synth engines use award-winning, state-of-the-art synth architecture to deliver virtual analog, wavetable, granular, and harmonic textures and tones
- Rich array of synth sounds allow for genre-transcending possibilities
- Over 300 factory presets offer a variety of starting points for crafting compelling soundscapes
- Macro FX let you control multiple parameters on the fly, adding greater depth and nuance to constructing luscious sounds
- Works as a standalone instrument or alongside any major DAWs
- MIDI integration makes for straightforward control opportunities in live and studio settings
- Mac/PC Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3, AAX, AU, NKS (64-bit DAWs Only)
