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Description

Unleash the emotive power of traditional Persian and Middle Eastern music with the Arturia Augmented Persia Hybrid Virtual Instrument Plugin. This innovative software harnesses the rich tonal qualities of instruments like the ney, oud, and kamancheh and propels them into the modern musical landscape with a hybrid engine that merges acoustic realism with cutting-edge synthesis. Designed for those who wish to explore beyond conventional soundscapes, Augmented Persia offers over 200 meticulously crafted presets, ranging from organic textures to expansive, cinematic soundscapes.

At its core, this plugin captures the evocative essence of time-honored instruments while offering the flexibility to reshape them using five distinct synthesis engines, including Virtual Analog and Granular. The dual-layer architecture allows you to blend two sound sources per layer, providing endless avenues for sonic exploration. With its intuitive drag-and-drop modulation interface, you can effortlessly shape your sound, making it as simple or as complex as your composition demands.

For composers and sound designers, the built-in arpeggiator and sequencing tools transform basic chords into intricate, evolving patterns, adding motion and depth to your projects. Additionally, the MPE compatibility ensures an expressive performance experience, allowing for detailed control over the dynamics and nuances that define these instruments. Whether you're crafting a world music masterpiece or an avant-garde electronic track, Augmented Persia offers a versatile and inspiring palette to bring your musical visions to life.

Key Features:

  • Persian and Middle Eastern-inspired sound library with a hybrid synthesis engine
  • Over 200 factory presets for a wide range of musical genres
  • Dual-layer architecture with customizable sound sources
  • Five synthesis engines: Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, Harmonic, Simpler
  • Comprehensive modulation tools with a user-friendly interface
  • Morph control for blending acoustic and synthetic textures
  • Built-in arpeggiator and sequencing tools for dynamic compositions
  • MPE support for expressive performance control
  • MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility for authentic non-Western scales

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Arturia Augmented Persia review — cinematic plugin or workflow shortcut? | AREFYEV Studio

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Arturia Augmented Persia is a niche tool that trades depth for speed, excelling in cinematic and ambient production where immediacy is key. It offers a unique Middle Eastern tonal palette, but its aggressive pre-shaping can dominate a mix, leaving little room for custom articulation. While it simplifies sound design into a few clicks, it lacks the versatility and control found in traditional instruments or deep sample libraries. Its strength lies in quick, atmospheric results, but expect to adapt your workflow to its preset-driven approach. Ideal for rapid production, but not for those seeking precision.

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See how Sami Galbi uses Arturia Augmented Persia Hybrid Virtual Instrument Plugin

Sami Galbi

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On Arturia's artist page, Sami Galbi is quoted saying:

The Augmented PERSIA offers a wide range of sounds organized in 4 synths / samples sources. Both the source layering and the control sections allow infinite possibilities to shape your sound. I personally liked diving in the pad section and would gladly use it to design specific ambiances, shape drones or risers.

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