I really like the Augmented series and the fact that it showcases so many instruments—admittedly modified or blended—that are just as important in the music world as synthesizers.
In short, the Native Instruments library includes sections dedicated to traditional African instruments, and personally, I’ve long been fond of instruments used in the music of the South American peoples.
2 Likes
HI @PascalH_HSMR_CIWA and thanks for the post.
Arturia rarely, if ever, make pre-announcements, but, are always on the lookout for new and interesting ideas.
I’ll change your title into a ‘feature request’ as there will be more chance ‘the people that make those kinds of decisions’ will see it.
HTH!
2 Likes
We definitely don’t need another Augmented series.
That’s your opinion, and anyway, it’s not up to you or me to decide—unless you own shares and are on the board of directors. When there’s money to be made and there’s demand, that’s just business.
1 Like
If they do it, I hope they will fix this 3 years old request on Augmented series.
4 Likes
Yes, of course—the problem for me is that while a product like the Pure SUB is certainly high-quality and offers remarkable usability for a certain style of music, it doesn’t interest me in the sense that I don’t see how I could use it, since it wouldn’t fit into my musical preferences.
I won’t invest in this instrument, even at an attractive price.
In that case, I’d rather stick to sound libraries or purchase a virtual instrument that aligns with my musical vision—like the Augmented series, which offers a smoother, more authentic analog tone.
And it’s lighter on RAM than Native Instruments when it comes to instruments like woodwinds, brass, strings, or other similar instruments.
1 Like
True, and I truly appreciate your opinion and the fact that you are sharing it with the group and Arturia. My previous comment might have been a bit spontaneous. Let me explain…
As customers, we both have valuable voices. Our feedback, along with that of many others, is a treasure trove of information for a product company seeking to gather insights and develop new products. Arturia will need to assess whether there is genuine demand for such a product that would justify the investment (i.e., a positive ROI).
Someone mentioned abandonware, I am not sure if that is the case - I will let others weigh in on that. I understand that they intentionally make some of the presets harsh, distorted, detuned, mangled, etc., to create something interesting, unique, and different. However, that is not my preference—while I have explored them extensively, I rarely use these instruments and believe I have all of them as part of the V Collection 11. I have discovered some pretty cool pad sounds and do quite like the Augmented Yangtzee, which is quite unique. I am still figuring out how to incorporate them into my compositions, but I am confident I will find an opportunity at some point in the future.
I believe Arturia’s competitive advantage lies not just with their instruments, but in the usability of their products and the integration with their hardware. Frankly, I wish other companies would follow their lead when it comes to usability.
Thanks for sharing and listening.
1 Like
No problem @Loach
and of course I agree with you.
I think a company like Arturia—and many others—listens to us, within the limits of what’s possible.
And our feedback and opinions are also valuable for the long-term success and smooth operation of a business.
But aside from my own opinions and predictions, the final decision rests with the designers.
Thanks for your message.
Musical regards from Brittany.