Arturia Augmented BRASS Virtual Instrument, Download

Augmented Series Acoustic instruments reinvented
Augmented BRASS delivers a rich variety of expressive, unique, and powerful brass sounds for modern production and composition, uniting beautifully recorded samples, bold synth engines, and seamless morphing between them.

The brass section like you've never heard it
Augmented BRASS morphs beautifully-recorded samples and powerful synth engines into captivating and refreshing sounds for your composition, production, and sound exploration.

Comprehensive brass palette
Unlock the next-level brass sounds you've been looking for, from glossy '80s Blade Runner pads to earth-shattering orchestral tones.

Instantly inspiring sounds
Quickly browse over 300 production-ready presets, effortlessly delivering everything from expressive chamber swells to bold, processed textures.

Expressive morphing control
Effortlessly transform and animate brass layers from authentic realism to abstract sonic realms using intuitive Morph and macro controls for dynamic performance.

Brass articulations

From expressive orchestral majesty to bold experimental timbres
Explore an expansive brass palette with dozens of articulations, spanning chamber intimacy, powerful orchestral tones, and creative experimental textures, recorded in exceptional detail.

Chamber Brass
Detailed recordings of trumpets, horns, trombones, and tubas, perfect for intimate and expressive composition.

Orchestral Brass
Rich, dynamic brass ensembles ideal for powerful cinematic scoring, capturing broad emotional and sonic ranges.

Experimental & Processed
Innovative brass timbres processed through vintage gear, distortion, tape effects, and synthesis, offering bold creative possibilities.

Main features
Augmented BRASS blends meticulous sampling with innovative multilayered synthesis for a sound that transcends traditional musical boundaries.

Morph between acoustic & synthetic sounds:
Effortlessly blend real instrumental recordings with futuristic synth layers for evolving hybrid sounds.

MPE support for enhanced expression:
Unlock nuanced polyphonic control for more dynamic, lifelike performances and tactile sound design.

Hybrid engine combining sampling & synthesis:
Enjoy detailed acoustic samples alongside Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic engines.

Quality, cinematic-ready presets:
Instantly access an inspiring library of mix-ready sounds, from classic tones to experimental textures.

Intuitive modulation & macro controls:
Shape any sound in seconds with assignable macros, drag-and-drop modulation, and a clear, streamlined interface.

Built-in arpeggiator & sequencer:
Add rhythmic movement and depth with a versatile arpeggiator and chance-based sequencing.

Capturing magic
To capture authentic and evocative brass timbres, we meticulously recorded expressive ensembles, chamber and solo instruments at a specialized European studio, renowned for outstanding acoustic quality.

Employing a range of premium microphones and preamps, the sessions covered brass instruments including trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone, contrabass trombone, cimbasso, and tuba, capturing articulations from subtle sustains to experimental fluttertongues, ensuring realism, depth, and detail.

Brass presets that deliver

Instantly access production-ready brass sounds tailored to your needs
Augmented BRASS includes hundreds of expertly-crafted presets ranging from authentic orchestral ensembles and expressive chamber sounds to innovative processed and synthesized textures.

Detailed string sample library
• Chamber recordings
• Orchestral recordings
• Processed recordings (tape, outboard, distortion, and more)
• Additional brass-style samples (synths, drones, textures, and more)

Flexible synth engines
• Virtual analog with our award winning TAE technology
• Granular engine producing Warp, glitch and stretch sounds
• Harmonic engine based on additive synthesis
• Wavetable engine with look up table for more abrasive digital sounds
• Simpler (impacts, noise, and more)