I thought you could import samples into the vsti and hardware versions? I know you can do it in the Microfreak.
Augmented Persia
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- KVRian
- 1009 posts since 6 Nov, 2010
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- KVRist
- 106 posts since 20 Mar, 2016
MIcroFreak, yes. MiniFreak you can't. The last version came with some built in wavetables but no option to import your own samples or wavetables.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 30 posts since 20 Oct, 2023
There's an unofficial way to use your own samples in the MiniFreak:
Bring your own samples to the MiniFreak
Limited to 3secs max. A post on the Arturia forums says it breaks patches that use factory samples. I tried importing my own samples last year and don't remember it breaking anything but obviously proceed at your own risk.
Bring your own samples to the MiniFreak
Limited to 3secs max. A post on the Arturia forums says it breaks patches that use factory samples. I tried importing my own samples last year and don't remember it breaking anything but obviously proceed at your own risk.
- KVRer
- 14 posts since 4 Apr, 2026
I had the same issue installing from Arturia Software Center on Windows, and your post saved the day. Thanks!Matt67 wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 3:25 pmI had the same problem. I was missing a few files too. Same error message. I then downloaded Augmented Persia from the Arturia website (under “Resources”) as a ZIP file and installed it. After that, all the files were there.noiseboyuk wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 12:43 pm I'm into the hybrid Persia thing and this seems quite promising, but for me it's almost impossible to evaluate as I have a ton missing sample dialogs eg
Also I can't make CC1 do anything. Even mapping it manually to the Morph control in the standalone settings doesn't work.
Have contacted support.
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- KVRist
- 107 posts since 21 Oct, 2024
You're welcome. Personally, I really like the presets from Augmented Persia.DiodeLadder wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 10:25 amI had the same issue installing from Arturia Software Center on Windows, and your post saved the day. Thanks!Matt67 wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 3:25 pmI had the same problem. I was missing a few files too. Same error message. I then downloaded Augmented Persia from the Arturia website (under “Resources”) as a ZIP file and installed it. After that, all the files were there.noiseboyuk wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 12:43 pm I'm into the hybrid Persia thing and this seems quite promising, but for me it's almost impossible to evaluate as I have a ton missing sample dialogs eg
Also I can't make CC1 do anything. Even mapping it manually to the Morph control in the standalone settings doesn't work.
Have contacted support.
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- KVRist
- 413 posts since 11 Mar, 2004
I have to agree that (at least to my ear) all of the Augmented Series feel like expansion packs that you can't combine. They also have a very soft sound that I usually wish I could push to slightly more meaty. I have yet to use them in an actual project of any kind, though I occasionally pull one out and play with it for a day or two, particularly trying to do something interesting with my Seaboard. Still, as Yangtze is my favorite so far, I was very tempted by Persia.
I would have bitten at $29, but my price was $49 so I passed Owning Augmented Series 6 and V Collection 9 wasn't enough, apparently.
I would have bitten at $29, but my price was $49 so I passed Owning Augmented Series 6 and V Collection 9 wasn't enough, apparently.
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- KVRer
- 14 posts since 8 Feb, 2025
I had a play with Augmented Persia yesterday. The pad sounds are amazing. Really rich with evolving modulations. Not necessarily ‘authentic’ to real Persian instruments but highly atmospheric soundscapes. A bit like being in the Dune movie, haha. I’ve not been overly impressed with the Augmented series so far, but Persia strikes me as one of the best.
- KVRist
- 474 posts since 26 Jun, 2024
Yes I find all the Augmented instruments sounding rather good. My only complaint is that the cpu usage always seems high for what it does (sample + synth engine). I’m not sure if it’s something about how Arturia coded the whole thing that still needs further optimization.
- KVRAF
- 37389 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
Have you enabled multicore?Morty-C-137 wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 6:40 pm Yes I find all the Augmented instruments sounding rather good. My only complaint is that the cpu usage always seems high for what it does (sample + synth engine). I’m not sure if it’s something about how Arturia coded the whole thing that still needs further optimization.
- KVRist
- 474 posts since 26 Jun, 2024
Yes.aMUSEd wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 8:30 pmHave you enabled multicore?Morty-C-137 wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 6:40 pm Yes I find all the Augmented instruments sounding rather good. My only complaint is that the cpu usage always seems high for what it does (sample + synth engine). I’m not sure if it’s something about how Arturia coded the whole thing that still needs further optimization.
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- KVRist
- 90 posts since 26 Dec, 2009
The sound designers involved in this series have been doing an amazing job in my opinion.
