Year/Release Date : May 13, 2026
Version : 2.0.1
Developer : Arturia
Developer’s website : www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented/persia
Format : STANDALONE, VSTi, VSTi3, AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : cured
System requirements :
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
4 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration:
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
- 2.57 GB
Description : Discover a rich musical tradition reimagined through expressive sampling and modern synthesis. Whether you’re a composer, producer, or sound designer, you’ll find a palette of authentic, contemplative sounds from both this world and beyond.
Key Features :
Distinctive Persian & Middle Eastern palette
A curated collection of deeply-sampled traditional instruments – Oud, Tar, Saz, Ney, Alto Kamancheh, and Shah Kaman – each bringing its own time-honoured feel and resonance.
Instant inspiration for contemporary composition
Explore over 200 mix-ready presets built for modern composition – from evocative, earthy drones and plucked organic textures to luminous sequences and abstract atmospheres.
Expressive morphing control
Move effortlessly between acoustic realism and synthetic transformation with Morph, macros, and dynamic modulation controls that make every sound feel alive.
String articulations
The Oud delivers warm, honeyed melodies, the Tar adds a taut, nasal bite, and the Saz brings bright, wiry energy — while the Alto Kamancheh and Shah Kaman offer expressive bowed depth, from reedy ornamental trills to sweeping, cello-like sustains.
Wind & other articulations
The Ney brings breath and tone as one – from dusky, hollow sustains in its lower register to a keening, voice-like expression in its upper range, ideal for meditative passages and dramatic, emotionally charged phrases.
Experimental & processed
These traditional instruments are also reimagined through modern processing, effects, and additional samples – extending the palette into abstract, atmospheric layers for cinematic scoring and sound design.
Main features :
Augmented PERSIA 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.
Hybrid engine sampling & synthesis: Enjoy detailed acoustic samples alongside Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic engines.
Intuitive modulation & macro controls: Shape any sound in seconds with assignable macros, drag-and-drop modulation, and a clear, streamlined interface.
MPE support for enhanced expression: Unlock nuanced polyphonic control for more dynamic, lifelike performances and tactile sound design.
Quality, cinematic-ready presets: Instantly access an inspiring library of mix-ready sounds, from classic tones to experimental textures.
Built-in arpeggiator & sequencer: Add rhythmic movement and depth with a versatile arpeggiator and chance-based sequencing.
Capturing magic
To recreate the exceptional depth and tone of these instruments, we recorded meticulously detailed samples in a state-of-the-art facility in the Netherlands, renowned for its acoustic profile.
Augmented PERSIA’s source material was developed in partnership with Evolution Series, bringing together specialist knowledge and beautifully recorded performances from a selection of the most important instruments in the historical Persian and broader Middle Eastern tradition.
Dynamic presets for every purpose
Move effortlessly between the contemplative depth and resonance of Persian classical music and contemporary synth textures and effects.
Augmented PERSIA includes 200 expertly-crafted presets spanning intimate melodic voices, evolving drones, pulsing rhythmic patterns, cinematic underscores, and abstract atmospheres.
Augmented PERSIA has been made possible with the expertise and sounds of Evolution Series. A dedicated team of developers who capture the most expressive performances to deliver completely authentic libraries.
