Arturia Augmented PERSIA — Middle Eastern VST instruments

Arturia has introduced PERSIA in its Augmented range. The software combines samples of traditional Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with advanced synthesis.

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Following the earlier YANGTZE , inspired by Chinese culture, the new instrument offers six sources: Oud, Tar, Saz, Alto Kamancheh, Shah Kaman and Ney, comprising five string instruments and one wind instrument.

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PERSIA combines acoustic samples with layered synthesis, including virtual analogue, granular, wavetable and additive engines. Like the rest of the Augmented range, it includes morphing.

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The plugin provides 200 high-quality presets, a built-in arpeggiator and sequencer, macros and dynamic modulation controls. The source material was developed with Evolution Series.

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Arturia Augmented PERSIA is available for $150. More information is available on the official website Arturia.