Arturia Augmented Yangtze Plugin

Augmented YANGTZE is a visionary software instrument that merges authentic Chinese musical heritage with contemporary synthesis to deliver a truly evocative sound palette. Meticulously sampled winds, strings, mallets and plucked instruments are seamlessly united with powerful synthesis engines, allowing creators to shape everything from delicate acoustic timbres to expansive hybrid textures. With its expressive Morph control, cinematic-ready presets and intuitive modulation workflow, Augmented YANGTZE offers an inspiring environment for composers, producers and sound designers seeking both cultural depth and modern sonic experimentation. The instrument’s dual-layer engine allows effortless blending of realistic performances with virtual analogue, wavetable, granular and harmonic synthesis, supporting everything from subtle underscoring to bold creative sound design. Recorded with world-class microphones and premium signal chains, each articulation retains warmth, clarity and nuance, ensuring every performance feels alive and emotionally compelling. Whether crafting atmospheric film cues, experimental electronic pieces or expressive melodic content, Augmented YANGTZE provides a versatile and immediate toolkit that transcends genre and tradition.

• Morphing Hybrid Engine:
  Blend detailed instrumental samples with rich synthesis layers to create expressive, evolving timbres suited to cinematic scoring and contemporary production.
• Extensive Articulations and Presets:
  Access a curated library of 200 presets and numerous articulations, offering instant inspiration from classic acoustic tones to experimental textures.
• Advanced Modulation and Performance Control:
  Shape sound quickly using drag and drop modulation, assignable macros, MPE support and an intuitive interface designed for fluid creativity.

Sino Futurist Sound Design:

Augmented YANGTZE explores the meeting point between ancient musical identity and modern sound technology. Combining instruments such as the Dizi, Xiao, Erhu, Pipa, Guqin and Yangqin with multi-layer synthesis, it offers a rich tonal palette for atmospheric scoring and expressive melodic writing. Traditional articulations coexist with experimental treatments, granular textures and processed multisamples, giving users an extensive range of timbres that shift naturally between acoustic purity and futuristic soundscapes. This balance between heritage and innovation enables emotive storytelling that feels both grounded and imaginative.

Expressive Control and Hybrid Creativity:

The Morph control sits at the heart of Augmented YANGTZE, enabling smooth transitions between acoustic and synthetic layers for dynamic performance shaping. Combined with a clear modulation system, multi-source engines and MPE compatibility, the instrument responds organically to playing nuance. Users can easily introduce motion, tonal shifts or evolving atmospheres using macro controls, LFOs, function generators and random sources. Whether performed live or programmed within a DAW, Augmented YANGTZE makes complex expression accessible and intuitive.

Crafted Authenticity and Cinematic Detail:

All sampled instruments were captured using prestigious microphones and high-quality preamps to ensure natural warmth and precision. Recorded in dedicated studio sessions, every articulation preserves subtle performance details without heavy processing, resulting in an emotionally resonant and production-ready sound. Expertly designed presets further enhance creative workflow, offering immediate access to characterful tones suitable for film, television, games and contemporary music. This combination of authentic sampling and innovative synthesis gives Augmented YANGTZE its distinctive sonic identity.

• Virtual instrument for DAWs or standalone use with a MIDI keyboard
• Two layers per preset with two sound sources per layer
• Detailed Chinese instrument sample library and processed articulations
• Winds: Bass Dizi, Xiao
• Plucked strings: Pipa, Guqin
• Hit strings: Yangqin
• Bowed strings: Erhu
• 38 instrument articulations and 30 multisample variants
• Virtual analogue, granular, harmonic, wavetable and simpler engines
• Morph control with extensive modulation options and seven macros
• Two LFOs, two function generators and two random sources
• Built-in effects with two slots per layer and multiple FX types
• 16-step arpeggiator with chance and regenerative functions
• MPE and microtuning support
• 200 factory presets
• Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ compatible, 6 GB storage required