Arturia Augmented Yangtze License

Augmented Yangtze

Acoustic instruments reinvented

Augmented Yangtze is a software instrument that unites the unique essence of traditional Chinese instruments with the raw power of synthesis. Discover a spectrum of Chinese musical motifs and modern textures brought to life with experimental processing.

Bowed, plucked and more

Augmented Yangtze offers a rich and uniquely textured palette of sounds from China’s most well-known traditional instruments. Explore 200 presets and discover breathtaking soundscapes with the Bass Dizi & Xiao, Pipa, Guqin, Yangqin and Erhu.

Layer your own sound

Build your own ensemble with Augmented Yangtze’s multi-engine flexibility. Experiment with 2 layers, each containing 2 sound sources, and weave your own custom combination of sampling and synthesis for a convergence of acoustic textures and professional grade effects.

Authentic to abstract

Immersive, warped, traditional, transcendent and everything in between. 6 instruments, 38 articulations, 30 processed & multi sample articulations, 4 types of synthesis, 2 sampler engines and built-in FX - explore a near-limitless spectrum of composition-ready textures and timbres.

Morphing power

Augmented Yangtze’s library is designed to be morphed, giving you a truly unique & ever-evolving sound at the turn of a wheel. Augment music tradition into otherworldly sonic rendition, for a contemporary take on classic instruments.

Transform sound instantly

Enhance your sound with intuitive modulation using a streamlined set of macro controls and insert effects. Adjust your parameters with ease for both subtle changes and dramatic transformations - from cutoff color to call-and-response delay.

Deeper customization

Quickly select, morph and adjust a dynamic hybrid sound from the main instrument view, or dig deeper in the advanced panel for access to intricate modulation, arpeggiation, custom sound sources, and more.

Advanced sound design

Push the boundaries of what's possible with Augmented Yangtze's Advanced panel - to rearrange, modulate, and arpeggiate your hybrid ensemble.

Augmented Yangtze’s intuitive interface and diverse preset library brings quick results when you need them - but further sound customization is just a click away. The Advanced panel takes you deep into the inner workings of the instrument, giving you detailed control over your sound sources, modulation, performance, and beyond.