Arturia Augmented VOICES Explained
If you're looking for fresh, inspiring textures to feature on your recordings, Arturia's Augmented VOICES will not disappoint. In this Arturia Augmented VOICES video tutorial, Groove3 instructor Tyler Coffin will teach you all about this exciting virtual instrument, demonstrating its capabilities and providing tips on sound design as well. Learn about every aspect of this plugin, including the sampler, synth engine, arpeggiator, effects, macros and more! These videos are for new Augmented VOICES users.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (02:44) - First, we get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia Augmented VOICES before digging further into this hybrid instrument.
• User Interface & Basic Operation (07:46) - In this video, we get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the Augmented VOICES so that we have a good initial idea of how we can approach its features in more detail moving forward.
• Main & Advanced Panels (02:50) - Here, we take a look at the Main panel and get some initial groundwork for seeing how it relates to the Advanced parameters.
• Layers: Sampler (07:00) - Within the Advanced panel, we have options to create sounds in various, exciting ways. In this video, we look at the Sampler and how we can use it.
• Layers: Synth (09:58) - Aside from just sample layers, we have several synth engines that can generate layers of sound to combine or thicken additional layers.
• Modulation (09:33) - Modulation is a huge part of synthesis and playability of any instrument. Here, we go through the Modulation section of Augmented VOICES.
• Arpeggiator (04:24) - A sequence or arpeggio of notes can add a rhythmic aspect to many sounds. Here, we see how to implement the Arpeggiator section.
• Effects (11:39) - Effects can be a hugely helpful last step to any sound, and Augmented VOICES offers plenty of options in the Effects tab.
• Macros (04:04) - 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 (04:19) - Arturia's Browser has always been an efficient organization tool for presets in Augmented VOICES and beyond, and in this video, we get a look how we can sort through it.
• Augmented VOICES Sound Design Examples (07:48) - This instrument is, of course, geared toward creating sounds with augmented vocal elements in the spotlight. In this video, we'll explore some sound design within that mindset.
• Experimental Sound Design Examples (09:47) - Augmented VOICES is a flexible instrument that gives us varied and interesting sounds to use in creative ways. Here, we explore some possibilities with the macros and arpeggiator on different synth and sampler layers.
• Review & Conclusion (03:44) - To close things out, we get a brief review of all that we've learned in Augmented VOICES, plus a few closing remarks and tips to help you dig in and create your own unique sounds with this hybrid instrument!