Augmented PERSIA is an Arturia instrument built around six sampled Persian and Middle Eastern acoustic instruments combined with four synthesis engines.
Augmented PERSIA at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 11 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 6 GB |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Augmented PERSIA does
Each preset holds two layers, and each layer carries two customizable sound sources. The instrument library includes articulations of Ney Winds, Oud, Tar and Saz Plucked, sampled in detail, and these acoustic sources can be morphed against synthetic sounds. Five synthesis engines are listed: Virtual Analog, Granular, Harmonic, Wavetable and a Simpler-style engine.
Modulation is handled by two LFOs, two function generators, two random sources and four keyboard sources, and macro controls with drag-and-drop assignment shape sounds quickly. Each layer has two effect slots, with 16 effect types available. A built-in arpeggiator and a chance-based sequencer add rhythmic movement, and MPE support and MTS-ESP microtuning are included for non-Western scales. The plugin ships with 200 factory presets.
Key features
- Acoustic and synthetic morphing. Detailed acoustic samples can be blended with virtual analog and other synthetic sounds within the same preset, using the morph control between the two.
- Two-layer presets. Each preset contains two layers, and each layer holds two customizable sound sources that can be set independently.
- Five synthesis engines. Virtual Analog, Granular, Harmonic, Wavetable and a Simpler-style engine are available as sound sources.
- Modulation sources. Two LFOs, two function generators, two random sources and four keyboard sources route to any assignable parameter.
- Macro controls. Assignable macros, adjusted with drag-and-drop, let several parameters move from a single control.
- Effects per layer. Two effect slots per layer draw from 16 effect types.
- Arpeggiator and sequencer. A built-in arpeggiator and a chance-based sequencer add rhythmic motion to a patch.
Compatibility
Augmented PERSIA is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native support for Apple Silicon listed and macOS 11 as the minimum version. It requires 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of disk space.
Augmented PERSIA compared with similar plugins
Arturia Pigments 7 + 2 Expansion Packs is a synth bundle from Exclusive Bundles+ in the Instruments / Synth category, offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. SOLO is a synth from TAQS.IM for Windows and macOS. Augmented PERSIA differs from both by focusing on sampled Persian instruments within a hybrid layered architecture.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augmented PERSIA | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Arturia Pigments 7 + 2 Expansion Packs | Exclusive Bundles+ | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €281.63 |
| SOLO | TAQS.IM | Synth | Windows, macOS | €101.15 | |
| Current 2.0 | Minimal Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
| Sandstorm | Sampleson | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €52.56 |
Price and availability
Augmented PERSIA was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Augmented PERSIA FAQ
Does Augmented PERSIA run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum operating system is macOS 11.
Which formats does Augmented PERSIA come in?
It is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit).
Where can I download Augmented PERSIA crack for free?
Crack releases of the instrument are traded in torrent and magnet link listings and as .rar or .iso repacks.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Augmented PERSIA?
Serial key and keygen searches for the instrument are common, and the crack and repack listings are the usual sources for them.
Is Augmented PERSIA available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link releases of the plugin circulate under the name Augmented PERSIA crack.