Augmented WOODWINDS from Arturia is a bold reimagining of the woodwind family—built from the ground up for modern composers, media scorers, and sound designers looking to go beyond traditional sample libraries. By fusing real, expressive woodwind recordings with powerful multi-engine synthesis, this hybrid virtual instrument offers a vast sonic palette that spans the organic, the electronic, and everything in-between.
Rather than simply replicating acoustic instruments, Augmented WOODWINDS gives you the tools to reshape, morph, and evolve woodwind textures into immersive cinematic atmospheres, dynamic pads, rhythmic pulses, and abstract soundscapes—all within a flexible and intuitive interface.
Hybrid Sound Engine Acoustic Meets Electronic
At its core, Augmented WOODWINDS uses a dual-layer engine, where each layer can host either sample-based acoustic instruments or one of multiple synthesis engines: virtual analog, granular, wavetable, harmonic, and more. This architecture allows you to stack, blend, and shape traditional woodwinds with futuristic textures, creating results far beyond what a conventional sample library can offer.
Morphing Control-Realtime Expression
The standout Morph control sits at the heart of the instrument's workflow. With a single macro, you can smoothly transition between your layered acoustic and synthetic sources—ideal for building dynamic expression into film cues, ambient transitions, or live performance. Every preset is designed to respond musically to this control, giving you immediate access to evolving textures and organic movement.
Deep Modulation and Performance Control
For those who want to dig deeper, Augmented WOODWINDS features an extensive modulation matrix, allowing you to assign LFOs, envelopes, macros, velocity, aftertouch, and other sources to almost any parameter. Create rhythmic motion, subtle swells, or completely transform your sounds over time. Four assignable macros offer hands-on control during recording or performance, while a built-in arpeggiator and step sequencer enable rhythmic and melodic patterns straight out of the box.
High-Quality Woodwind Sources
The sampled layer features a range of meticulously recorded woodwind instruments, including:
- Flutes (concert, alto, bass)
- Clarinets (Bb, bass clarinet)
- Oboes and bassoons
- Saxophones (alto, tenor, baritone)
Each is captured with rich detail, offering natural articulations and dynamic range, providing the authentic foundation for your hybrid sounds.
Built-In Effects and Studio-Ready Sound
Each layer includes its own dedicated multi-effects section, with high-quality reverbs, delays, distortion, modulation effects, EQ, compression, and more. The final master bus also features global effects and dynamic processing, giving you polished results without needing to leave the instrument.
Creative Preset Library
Augmented WOODWINDS ships with over 200 expertly crafted presets, ranging from lush cinematic beds and expressive melodic layers to abstract textures, FX hits, and evolving drones. Whether you're scoring a dramatic scene, creating ambient soundscapes, or producing experimental electronic music, the presets offer a rich source of inspiration and are fully customizable to fit your project.
At a Glance
- Dual-layer hybrid engine: samples + synthesis
- Sampled woodwinds: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoons
- Synthesis types: analog, granular, wavetable, harmonic, noise
- Morph macro for real-time blending and expression
- Advanced modulation matrix with envelopes, LFOs, and macros
- Built-in arpeggiator, step sequencer, and effects per layer
- Global effects section for final shaping and polish
- Over 200 factory presets designed for cinematic scoring and sound design
- Intuitive interface with deep customization options
- VST, AU, AAX, NKS compatible