Augmented GRAND PIANO by Arturia piano plugin interface

Augmented GRAND PIANO: Modern Piano Plugin by Arturia Free Download

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Augmented GRAND PIANO is a piano virtual instrument by Arturia that combines sampled grand piano sounds with synthesis engines. It offers two layers, a Morph control and built-in effects for cinematic, game and modern production use.

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01Overview

Augmented GRAND PIANO is a virtual piano instrument that goes beyond conventional acoustic emulation. Its sound library centers on a late-1980s Steinway Model D, recorded with felt damping, ping pong balls, a bow and processing through tape machines and studio gear. Four synthesis modes can be layered with the samples to reshape the piano into granular, metallic or hybrid textures. The instrument is built around one central Morph control that sweeps across all of these sound layers at once.

Best for

Cinematic piano scoring
Game soundscapes
Ambient piano textures
Modern pop production
Experimental sound design
Hybrid piano pads

Developer: Arturia
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sampled Steinway Model D grand piano library with experimental recordings
Four synthesis modes: Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable and Harmonic
Two layers with two sound engines each, four sound sources total
Central Morph control sweeping up to 8 assignable parameters
Click-and-drag modulation routing with LFOs and function generators
16-step polymetric arpeggiator
Two stereo FX slots per layer plus master Delay and Reverb
Velocity and aftertouch responsive expression

03In depth

Sound Layers and Sound Design Depth

The instrument has two layers, and each layer holds two sound engines, giving four fully customizable sound sources. Each source can use samples or synthesis, and details such as filter cutoff, sample mic position and envelope times can be adjusted.

Modulation is routed by click-and-drag, and multiple LFOs, function generators and keyboard controls can target almost every element of the instrument. Two stereo FX slots are available per layer, followed by Delay and Reverb on the master bus.

A 16-step polymetric arpeggiator can turn chords into melodies or a single note into a pulsing motif, which is useful for producers who do not play piano.

Quick Controls and Expression

For fast results, the Morph control changes multiple parameters with a single sweep, and up to 8 assignable parameters can move together within one preset. Three macro controls, labeled Colour, Time and Motion, adjust envelope time, filtering and modulation.

Velocity and aftertouch are mapped to the sound, so dynamics, articulation and timbral changes can be played expressively from a keyboard controller. The macro panel shows assigned parameters in real time.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Augmented GRAND PIANO support?

It is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugin is 64-bit.

What do I need to run Augmented GRAND PIANO?

On macOS, you need 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz or an Apple Silicon CPU, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On Windows, you need Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core 3.4 GHz CPU, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.