Arturia Augmented STRINGS Explained
Groove3's resident Arturia VI guru Tyler Coffin takes you on a sight-and-sounds tour of Augmented STRINGS, the company's inspired take on a string library that introduces a nearly unlimited range of sonic possibilities. You'll learn about every aspect of this compelling instrument with these in-depth Arturia Augmented STRINGS video tutorials, spanning over 1.5 hours total. From browsing presets to recreating classic string synth patches and beyond, Tyler gets into the nooks and crannies of this creative tour de force and shares his comprehensive knowledge with you. These videos are for new Augmented STRINGS users.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (02:22) - First, we get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of Arturia Augmented STRINGS before digging further into this powerful hybrid instrument.
• User Interface & Basic Operation (05:46) - In this video, we get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of Augmented STRINGS so that we have a good initial idea of how we can approach it in more detail moving forward.
• Main & Advanced Panels (02:33) - The Augmented STRINGS workflow, with its Main and Advanced panels, can be as simple or intricate as you want to make it. Here, we take a look at the Main panel and get started seeing how it relates to the parameters in the Advanced panel.
• Layers: Sampler (05:09) - Within the Advanced panel, we have many engines to create sound in various exciting ways. In this video, we look at the Sampler and how we can use it.
• Layers: Synth (09:49) - Aside from just sample layers, we have several synth engines that can generate layers of sound to combine or thicken additional layers.
• Modulation (09:14) - Modulation is a huge part of synthesis and playability of any instrument. Here, we go through the Augmented STRINGS' Modulation section.
• Arpeggiator (04:37) - A sequence or arpeggio of notes can add a dynamic rhythmic aspect to many productions. Here, we see how to implement the Arpeggio section of Augmented STRINGS.
• Effects (10:54) - Effects can be a crucial final step to any sound, and Augmented STRINGS offers plenty of options to run different effects in the Effects tab.
• Macros (04:27) - Macros allow for quick changes of related parameters within each preset. This especially comes into play within Arturia's overarching work environment. Here, we see how to set up macros for our presets.
• Preset Management & Browser (06:12) - Arturia's browser has always been an efficient organization tool for presets in Augmented STRINGS and beyond, and in this video, we learn how we can sort through it.
• Augmented String Sound Design Examples (07:13) - This instrument is, of course, geared toward creating strings and expanded string sounds. In this video, we'll explore some sound design within that mindset.
• Experimental Sound Design Examples (11:03) - Augmented STRINGS is a flexible instrument with varied and interesting sounds that can be manipulated by macros in creative ways. Here, we explore the more "augmented" side of Augmented STRINGS!
• Review & Conclusion (05:25) - To close things out, we get a brief review of all that we've learned in Augmented STRINGS, plus a few closing remarks and tips so that you're fully prepared to dig in and create your own inimitable sounds with this powerful hybrid instrument!