Arturia has released Augmented Mallets Play as a free gift until January 2nd, 2025.
In April 2022, Arturia launched the Augmented Series, blending rich sampled acoustics with advanced synthesis in a user-friendly instrument. Now, we're expanding the series with a free version, offering producers and composers instant access to authentic, abstract, and evocative sounds.
Augmented Mallets Play is a streamlined version that fuses the percussive and harmonic charm of the marimba, vibraphone and celeste with cutting-edge synthesis:
- A library of enhanced mallet sounds.
- 4 ultra powerful synth engines.
- Morphing Power.
- Impactful Presets.
Based on authentic samples
The mallets instruments were recorded in a world-class Dutch facility, capturing lifelike detail and energy with premium microphones like Neumann M150s and Schoeps MK-series in a spacious 150m² hall with 10m ceilings.
Detailed mallets instruments sample library:
- Marimba: perfect for adding natural depth and rhythmic complexity.
- Vibraphone: delivers smooth, metallic textures that add a sense of space and intrigue to your sound.
- Celeste: ideal for adding bright, enchanting melodies or subtle, magical accents.
Essential articulations
With 3 real instruments, 20 processed & additional, 13 articulations, 4 synthesis types, 2 sampler engines, and built-in FX, Augmented Mallets Play delivers an expansive range of soft, hard and reverse articulations to get creative with.
Morphing power
The Morph control gives you unique and ever-evolving sound with one click. Move between layers A and B and modulate several parameters at once like cutoff, envelopes and FX. With the Morph control, unlock vast sonic territory within a single sound.
Instinctive controls: Color, Time, Motion
Augmented Mallets' macros offer instinctive control over several parameters simultaneously, chosen based on the dynamics of each unique preset.
Impactful presets
Discover 50 finely crafted presets designed to compliment any project. Augmented Mallets Play perfectly balances percussive keys, chords, leads, basses and melodic sequences - from misty acoustic vibes, to glistening bells and chimes.
Pricing & Availability
To celebrate the end of the year, this instrument will be available free of charge from December 19th until January 2nd, 2025.
