Arturia Augmented GRAND PIANO Explained
Join VI guru Tyler Coffin for an extensive look at the features and functions of Arturia's exciting virtual instrument, Augmented GRAND PIANO! A unique hybrid instrument that blends beautifully sampled grand piano sounds with a powerful synth engine, Augmented GRAND PIANO is perfect for creating otherworldly textures for film, TV, video games, or any track in need of some serious ear candy. In this Augmented GRAND PIANO video tutorial, Tyler will familiarize you with the interface and structure of the plugin, clearly explain each component, and demonstrate ways to create many different sonic possibilities along the way. These videos are for new users of Augmented GRAND PIANO.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (02:00) - First, we get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia Augmented GRAND PIANO before digging further into this hybrid instrument.
• User Interface & Basic Operation (06:34) - Get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the Augmented GRAND PIANO.
• Layers: Sampler (05:21) - Within the Advanced panel, we have options 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 using the Augmented GRAND PIANO?s Analog, Granular, Harmonic, and Wavetable synthesis.
• Modulation (07:21) - Modulation is a huge part of synthesis and the playability of any instrument. Explore the Modulation section of Augmented GRAND PIANO and see how we can link mod sources to destinations.
• Arpeggiator (04:22) - A sequence or arpeggio of notes can add rhythmic aspect to many sounds. Here, we see how to implement the Arpeggio section of the Augmented GRAND PIANO.
• Effects (11:14) - Effects can help polish any sound, and Augmented GRAND PIANO offers plenty of options to run different effects in the Effects tab.
• Macros (04:16) - 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 (06:27) - Arturia's browser has always been an efficient organization tool for presets in Augmented GRAND PIANO and beyond. Learn how to sort through it easily in this video.
• Sound Design Examples (07:01) - This instrument is, of course, geared toward creating sounds with piano elements combined with synthesizers. In this video, we'll explore some sound design within that mindset.
• Experimental Sound Design Examples (11:56) - The Augmented GRAND PIANO is capable of varied and interesting sounds and can be utilized in creative ways. Here, we explore a number of possibilities and sound design ?building blocks? within the Augmented GRAND PIANO!
• Review & Conclusion (03:43) - To close things out, we get a brief review of all that we've learned in Augmented GRAND PIANO, plus a few closing remarks and tips so you're fully prepared to dig in and create your own great sounds with this hybrid instrument!