Arturia Augmented YANGTZE (Digital produkt)

Dynamic hybrid instrument blending traditional Chinese instrument samples with advanced synthesis for evocative, modern, and cinematic soundscapes.

Key features:

• Hybrid engine: Combines Bass Dizi, Xiao, Erhu, Pipa, Guqin, and Yangqin samples with Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic engines.
• Instrument articulations: 38 wind, plucked, and bowed string articulations, plus 30 processed and additional multisamples.
• Morphing control: Transform from acoustic to synthetic with intuitive Morph and macro controls.
• Modulation system: Drag-and-drop with 2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, and 4 keyboard sources.
• FX slots: 2 per layer with 16 effects (ParamEQ, Bitcrusher, Flanger, etc.).
• Arpeggiator & sequencer: 16-step with chance-based sequencing for evolving patterns.
• 200+ presets: Classic, hybrid, and experimental textures for cinematic and modern production.
• MPE support: Polyphonic control for dynamic, lifelike performances.

Preset highlights:

• Delicate Flutes: Bass Dizi trills with soft sine transients and swells.
• Lost in Time: Guqin with granular reverse morphing to synth pad.
• Backyard Whisper: Flam Guqin with rhythmic pad and Xiao.
• Deep East: Yangqin transient with pulsating analog and stereo granulations.