USER MANUAL_AUGMENTED STRINGSINTRODIRECTION
Frédéric Brun

Kevin Molcard

DEVELOPMENT
Baptiste Aubry

Fanny Roche

Marius Lasfargue

Stéphane AlbaneseMathieu Nocenti

Rasmus Kürstein

Marc Antigny

Pascal Douillard

Raynald Dantigny

Kevin Arcas

Pierre-Lin Laneyrie

Christophe Luong

Marie Pauli

Alessandro De Cecco

Yann Burrer

Pierre Mazurier

Alexandre Adam

Hugo Caracalla

Loris De MarcoCorentin Comte

Mauro De Bari

Cyril Lepinette

Samuel Limier

Geoffrey Gormond

Patrick Perea

Callum Magill (lead)

Florian Rameau

Maxence Berthiot

Tobias Menguser

Edouard Madeuf

Morgan Perrier

Resonant Design

Pierre Pfister

Heloise Noir

Tobias Menguser (lead)

Florian Marin

Marco Iodice

Richard Veenstra

Quentin Feuillard

Klaus Baetz

New Loops

Yuli Yolo

Lily Jordy

Gustavo Bravetti

Alex Lu

Jean-Michel Blanchet

Ed Ten Eyck

Rob Martland

Maxime Audfray

Jörg Huettner

Victor Morello

DESIGN

SOUND DESIGNMANUAL
Jason Jervis (author)

Jimmy Michon

TESTING
Julien Viannenc (lead)

Matthieu Bosshardt

Roger Schumann

Bastien Hervieux

Germain Marzin

Aurélien Mortha

Thomas Barbier

Enrique Vela

Arnaud Barbier

Nicolas Stermann

Adrien Soyer

Gary Morgan

TJ TrifelettiGeorge Ware

Jeremy Bernstein

Mateo Relief vs MISTER X5

Dwight Davies

Fernando ManuelAndrew Henderson

Marco Koshdukai Correia

Gert Braakman

Rodrigues

Gustavo Bravetti

Robin Bausewein

Chuck Capsis

Chuck Zwicky

Jam El Mar

Terence Marsden

Guillaume Hernandez-

Kirke Godfrey

Davide Puxeddu

Mat Herbert

Pagnier

Angel Alvarado

Paolo Negri

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Revision date: 12 April 2022

Thank you for downloading Arturia Augmented
STRINGS Intro!
This manual covers the features and operation of Augmented STRINGS Intro.
Be sure to register your software as soon as possible! When you downloaded Augmented
STRINGS Intro you were sent a serial number and an unlock code by e-mail and/or the
Arturia Downloads & Manuals. These are required during the online registration process.

Special Messages
Specifications Subject to Change:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications or features
without notice or obligation.

IMPORTANT:The software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphones, or speakers, may
be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you encounterany hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

Introduction
Congratulations on Downloading Arturia Augmented STRINGS Intro
Augmented STRINGS Intro incorporates rich multi-sampled string sounds with state-of-theart synthesis combining them in an approachable, exciting software instrument. This will
give modern producers immediate access to a comprehensive range of authentic, abstract,and evocative string sounds.
Be sure to visit the www.arturia.com website for information on all our other inspiringhardware and software instruments, effects, MIDI controllers, and more. They have become
indispensable tools for many visionary artists around the globe.
Musically yours,
The Arturia TeamTable Of Contents
1. Welcome to Augmented STRINGS Intro....................................................................................................... 2

1.1. Augmented STRINGS Intro sound engine.............................................................................................................. 2
1.2. Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Activation and First Start ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1. Activate the Augmented STRINGS Intro license ............................................................................................... 3
2.1.1. The Arturia Software Center (ASC).................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2. Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in ............................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Initial setup for Standalone Use................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3.1. Audio and MIDI settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.4. Taking Augmented STRINGS Intro for a Test Drive ....................................................................................... 6

3. The User Interface ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1. High-Level Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. The Upper Toolbar ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1. The Augmented STRINGS Intro menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2. Browsing Presets ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3. Side Panel Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

3.3. The Lower Toolbar .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4. The Side Panel...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.1. Settings Tab.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2. MIDI Learn Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2.1. Assigning and Unassigning Controls .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2.2. Min and Max Values............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2.3. MIDI Parameter Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.2.4. MIDI Controller Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.4.2.5. MIDI Config Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4. The Preset Browser .................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1. Search and Results........................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2. Using Tags as a Filter....................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.1. Types .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2.2. Styles ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.3. Banks................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 224.3. Search Results window................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.1. Sorting the Preset Order....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.2. Clearing Tags .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.3. Liking Presets ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.4. Sidebar ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4.1. My Library...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.5. Preset Info Section ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5.1. Editing Info for Multiple Presets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.6. Preset Selection: Other Methods ............................................................................................................................. 27

5. Main Panel and Features ..................................................................................................................................... 28

5.1. Macro controls...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.1. Sound based controls.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.2. Effects ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

6. Software License Agreement........................................................................................................................... 30

1. WELCOME TO AUGMENTED STRINGS INTRO
Augmented STRINGS Intro will provide you with the most comprehensive string palette
for any project. With the intuitive preset browser you'll be inspired with everything fromtraditional classical ensembles all the way to modern contemporary sounds. But don't stop
there, using the provided macros you can push and tweak the presets and get excellent
results, with the minimum of fuss.

1.1. Augmented STRINGS Intro sound engine
At the heart of this Hybrid instrument is a set of high quality string libraries, taken from thevarious classical stringed instruments and ensembles.
The synthesizer engine used in Augmented STRINGS Intro, offers everything from Virtual
Analogue to Wavetable, through Granular and Harmonic to ensure you have enough soundsculpting tools for any sound design. The interface is very simplistic, with just a few macrocontrols - These instinctive macros simultaneously tweak multiple parameters for dramatic
adjustments to your sound in real-time. This will allow you to quickly tailor your sound towhatever your project needs.

1.2. Features•

Hybrid synthesizer featuring two separate layers◦

Each Layer can be comprised of a mixture of two Engines.

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Each Engine can contain a multisample or a synth Engine (Virtual
Analogue, Wavetable, Granular & Harmonic methods of synthesis)◦

You can go up to 2 synth Engines, and 2 multisample Engines at thesame time◦

Blend Layers using the Morph macro◦

8 Macros giving you single knob control for Colour, Time, Motion &Morph with 4 dedicated to FX◦

Two separate Multi-effects inserts per layer◦

Reverb and Delay on the master bus, for overall effect

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2. ACTIVATION AND FIRST START
Augmented STRINGS Intro works on computers equipped with Windows 8 or later andmacOS 10.13 or later. You can use the instrument in standalone mode or as an Audio Unit,
AAX, VST2, or VST3 instrument inside your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.

2.1. Activate the Augmented STRINGS Intro license
Once Augmented STRINGS Intro has been installed, the next step is to activate your license
for the instrument. This is a simple process that is done through a separate program called
the Arturia Software Center.

2.1.1. The Arturia Software Center (ASC)If you have not already installed the ASC, you can do so by going here: Arturia Downloads& Manuals.
Look for the Arturia Software Center at the top of the page, and then download the versionof the installer that you need for your system (macOS or Windows).
Once the software is installed:•

Launch the Arturia Software Center (ASC).

•Log into your Arturia account.

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Scroll down to the My Products section of the ASC.

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Click the Activate button and follow the instructions.

That’s it!

2.2. Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in
Augmented STRINGS Intro comes in VST, Audio Unit (AU) and AAX plug-in formats foruse in all major DAW software such as Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Studio One,and more. When using Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in, all audio and MIDI device
settings are handled by the host music software. Please refer to your host music software’s
documentation if you have any questions about loading or using plug-ins.
Note that when you load Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in instrument inside your host
software, its interface and settings work the same way as in standalone mode, with a few
small differences:3•

Augmented STRINGS Intro will synchronize to your DAW’s host tempo/bpm rate,
when tempo is a factor•

You can automate numerous parameters using your DAW’s automation system•

You can use more than one instance of Augmented STRINGS Intro in a DAW
project (in standalone mode you can only launch one instance of Augmented
STRINGS Intro)•

You can run the output of Augmented STRINGS Intro through any additional
audio effects available to your DAW such as delay, chorus, filters, etc.

•

You can route Augmented STRINGS Intro’s audio outputs more creatively inside
your DAW using the DAW’s own audio routing system.
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2.3. Initial setup for Standalone Use
If you would like to use Augmented STRINGS Intro in standalone mode, you will need to set
up your instrument and ensure that MIDI and audio signals are flowing properly throughthe software. You generally only need to do this one time unless you make major changes
to your computer. The setup process is the same on both Windows and macOS computers.

! This section only applies to readers that plan to use Augmented STRINGS Intro in standalone mode.

If you are only going to use Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in inside a host music software, you
can safely ignore this section (your host music software handles these things).

2.3.1. Audio and MIDI settings
At the top left of Augmented STRINGS Intro is a pull-down menu. Click it to reveal thefollowing:

Select Audio MIDI Settings to bring up the following window. Note that this menu is only
available when using Augmented STRINGS Intro in Standalone mode:

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Starting from the top we have the following options:•

Device selects which audio driver and device will handle playback of Augmented
STRINGS. This can be your computer’s internal driver, or an external soundcard
driver. The name of your hardware interface may appear in the field below
depending on your selection.

♪ On macOS devices, including external audio interfaces, use the built-in CoreAudio driver. The

device can be selected from the second menu.

•

Output Channels lets you select which of the available device outputs will be
used for playback. If your selected device only has one stereo output, then only
one option will appear here; If your device has more than two outputs, then you
can select a specific pair of outputs.

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Buffer Size menu lets you select the size of the audio buffer your computer uses
to calculate sound.

♪ A larger buffer means a lower CPU load as the computer has longer periods of time to process

commands and fewer interruptions, but this can result in a noticeable latency between a key-press
and hearing a result (an obvious problem when playing an instrument). A smaller buffer means lower
latency between pressing a key and hearing the note, but a higher strain on your CPU. A fast, modern
computer should easily be able to operate at low sample buffer sizes (256 or 128 samples) without
audio glitches. However, if you do hear clicks, pops, or artifacts, try increasing the buffer size until you
have smooth playback without any glitches. The latency time is displayed in milliseconds on the righthand side of this menu.

•

Sample Rate menu lets you set the sample rate at which audio is sent out of the
instrument. The options listed here will depend on the capability of your audio
interface hardware.

♪ Virtually all audio hardware can operate at 44.1 or 48 kHz which is perfectly fine in mostapplications, including Augmented STRINGS. Higher sample rates place greater loads on the CPU so werecommend staying at 44.1 or 48 kHz unless you have a specific requirement to work at high sample
rates.

•



5Show Control Panel button will jump to the system control panel for whateveraudio device is selected.

♪ Note that this button is only available in the Windows version.

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•Play Test Tone plays a simple test tone to help you troubleshoot audio issues. You
can use this feature to confirm that the instrument is routed correctly throughyour audio interface and audio is playing back where you expect to hear it (yourspeakers or headphones, for example).

•

Your connected MIDI devices will appear in the MIDI Devices area. Note that
this is only displayed if MIDI devices are present on your computer. Click thecheck box to accept MIDI data from the device you want to use to trigger the
instrument. Note that you can select more than one MIDI device if you wish toplay Augmented STRINGS Intro from multiple controllers.

•

Tempo sets the tempo of the Augmented STRINGS Intro sequencer. When using
Augmented STRINGS Intro inside a host music software as a plug-in, theinstrument gets tempo information from your host software.

2.4. Taking Augmented STRINGS Intro for a Test Drive
Now that you have Augmented STRINGS Intro up and running, let’s take it for a quick test
drive!
If you haven't done so already, launch Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plug-in or as astandalone instrument. If you have a MIDI controller set up, use it to play some notes on
Augmented STRINGS.
The Left and Right arrows at the top of the instrument let you step through all of Augmented
STRINGS Intro’s available presets. Try playing a few and when you find one that you like,try adjusting some of the other on-screen controls to see how it affects the sound.
Play freely with the controls — nothing is saved unless you specifically save a preset(described later in this User Guide), so there is no chance of messing up any of Augmented
STRINGS Intro’s factory presets.
At this point, we can wrap up the installation and test drive. We hope you have gotten off
to a smooth start. The rest of this guide will help you work your way through all of theAugmented STRINGS Intro features. By the time you reach the end, we hope you’ll be using
the instrument to create fantastic music!

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3. THE USER INTERFACE
This chapter will give you an idea of how Augmented STRINGS Intro is organized and whereto find things.

3.1. High-Level Overview

Augmented STRINGS Intro is neatly subdivided into three sections as shown in theillustration above.

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1.

The Upper Toolbar: This is where you handle administrative tasks such as
saving, loading and browsing presets, editing various setup and configuration
parameters, adjusting MIDI mappings.. We will go over the Toolbar in the next
section of this chapter.

2.

The Main Panel: This is where you access the macro controls which allow you toedit your sounds. We will go over this panel in the Main Panel And Features [p.28]
section of this guide.

3.

The Lower Toolbar: This section provides quick access to a number of importantparameters and useful bits of information such as CPU usage, Undo & Redo
History. We will go over the Lower Toolbar at the end of this chapter.

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3.2. The Upper Toolbar

The toolbar that runs along the top of the instrument provides access to many usefulfeatures including the Augmented STRINGS Intro menu, preset browsing features andvarious MIDI mapping features.

3.2.1. The Augmented STRINGS Intro menu
Clicking the Augmented STRINGS Intro box at the top-left corner opens a pull-down menu
and lets you access nine important features.

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Save Preset: This option will overwrite the currently loaded preset with any
changes you have made. If you would like to save the current preset under adifferent name, use the "Save As…" option below.

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Save Preset As… This lets you save your preset under a different name. Clicking
this option reveals a window where you can name your preset and enter
information about it.

Arturia - User Manual Augmented STRINGS Intro - The User Interface8♪ Arturia's powerful browsing system lets you save much more than just a preset name. For

example, you can enter the Author's name, select a Bank and Type, select tags that describe the sound,and even create your own Bank, Type, and Characteristics. This information can be read by the preset
browser and is useful for searching the presets banks later. You can even enter freeform text commentsin the Comments field, which is handy for providing a more detailed description of a sound. This canhelp you remember a sound or to provide context to other Augmented STRINGS Intro users with which
you are collaborating.

•

Resize Window: The Augmented STRINGS Intro window can be resized from
50% to 200% of its original size without any visual artifacts. On a smaller screen
such as a laptop you may wish to reduce the interface size so it doesn’t dominate
the display. On a larger screen or a second monitor you can increase the size to
get a better view of the controls. The controls work the same at any zoom levelbut smaller controls can be easier to see at higher magnification levels.

♪ While working with Augmented STRINGS Intro, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl & +/-(or Cmd & +/-) to quickly adjust the window size. Note that in some DAWs, the same key commands
may be used for zoom. In this case, the DAW takes priority.

•



Audio MIDI Settings (only available in stand-alone mode): Here you manage theway the instrument transmits audio and receives MIDI. See the section Audioand MIDI settings for more information about this topic.

! The Audio MIDI Settings menu is only available in when using Augmented STRINGS Intro inStandalone mode. When using Augmented STRINGS Intro as a plugin, the host software handles all of
the parameters in this menu including audio and MIDI routing, buffer size settings, and more.

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Help: This section provides handy links to the Augmented STRINGS Intro User
Guide and the Augmented STRINGS Intro Frequently Asked Questions pageon Arturia’s website. Note that accessing these pages will require an Internet
connection.

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About: Here you can view the Augmented STRINGS Intro software version anddeveloper credits. Click the About window again to close it.

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3.2.2. Browsing Presets
Augmented STRINGS Intro comes with lots of great-sounding factory presets. To help you
search through large numbers of presets, we have a powerful preset browser with anumber of features to help you find sounds quickly.

The browsing features of the Toolbar (shown above) include the following:1.

The Preset Browser Button (four-lines icon) opens and closes the preset browser.
This is covered in detail in the next chapter, The Preset Browser [p.19].

2.

The Preset Filter Choose between "All Presets" or select one of the categories
pictured. You can filter in a more granular way using the Preset Browser,
explained later.

3.

The Preset Name is listed next in the toolbar. Clicking on the name reveals a pulldown menu with other available presets. Click on any name to load that presetor click away from the menu to close it.

4.

The Arrow icons select the previous or next preset in the filtered list. This is thesame as clicking on the preset name and selecting the next option in the list, butdoes it with only one click.

♪: The Previous and Next arrows can be MIDI mapped. This means you can use buttons on your

MIDI Controller to easily step through the available presets without having to use the mouse at all.

3.2.3. Side Panel Settings

At the far right of the Toolbar, a gear-shaped icon opens up a panel on the right side,
containing four tabs:•

Settings: Global settings (MIDI receive channel and enable animations), Preset
settings and MPE settings.

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MIDI: MIDI Learn functions for use with external controllers.

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3.3. The Lower Toolbar
The Lower Toolbar runs along the bottom of the Augmented STRINGS Intro user interface
and provides quick access to several important parameters and useful bits of information.

•

1. Parameter Name: Displays the name of the parameter as you adjust or hoveron controls. The current value of the control is listed in a tool tip that appears next
to the control.

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2. Undo/Redo: Keeps track of your edits and changes.

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Undo (left arrow): Undoes the last change in Augmented STRINGSIntro.

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Redo (right arrow): Redoes the last change in Augmented STRINGSIntro.

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Undo History (center menu icon): Displays a list of recent changes.
Click on a change to restore the patch to that state. This can be usefulin the event you happened to go too far in your sound design andwant to revert to an earlier version.

3. CPU Meter and Panic Button: Displays the current CPU usage of the
instrument. Clicking on the CPU will send a MIDI panic, silencing all notes
resetting MIDI signals in the event of stuck notes or other issues.

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3.4. The Side Panel
The icon shaped like a gear at the upper right corner accesses global MIDI channel settings
and a powerful MIDI Learn mode.

3.4.1. Settings Tab
Click Settings to access a drop-down menu where you can set the global MIDI receive
channel and make settings for MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression).

Global Settings•

MIDI Channel: Selects the MIDI channel(s) on which Augmented STRINGS Introwill receive MIDI input. You can select ALL (omni) or channels 1-16.

•

Enable Animations Enable GUI animation. Disable this to reduce CPU usage.

Preset Settings•

Polyphony Select monophonic all the way to 16 note polyphony•

Voice Steal Choose Reassign or Rotate mode•

Bend Mode Select range from 1 semitone all the way up to 3 octaves.

•

Glide time Choose your Glide time, up to 10 seconds•

Glide mode Select Portamento or Legato for your glide type.

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MIDI Polyphonic Expression: Augmented STRINGS Intro supports MIDI Polyphonic
Expression (MPE). This exciting addition to the MIDI protocol allows a multi-dimensional
controller to send polyphonic expressive controls (like pitch-bend, aftertouch, or your finger
location on the Y axis of a key) on a per-note basis. This is done by using separate MIDI
Channels to carry each note's expressive data separately, that can then be parsed bysynthesizers like Augmented STRINGS Intro.
The controls in the above menu let you set the following:

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Enable MPE: Turns MIDI Polyphonic Expression mode on and off.

•

Zone: If an MPE-capable controller can be split into lower and upper zones, thisselects which zone sends the MPE messages.

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No. Channels: Sets the maximum number of MIDI sidechannels (and therefore
simultaneous notes) on which MPE messages may be sent.

•

Bend Range: Sets the maximum pitch bend range of each note, up to 96
semitones (48 by default). This should be set to the same value as what is usedon your hardware MPE controller.

•

Slide CC: Select the MIDI CC number used to send the slide information. Bydefault, this is 74 but you can change it. Note that when MPE is enabled, all thecontrols that listen to the selected CC will no longer receive it.

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3.4.2. MIDI Learn Tab
This is where Augmented STRINGS Intro may be placed in MIDI Learn mode. In this mode,
all MIDI-assignable parameters are highlighted and you can map physical controls on your
MIDI Controller to them. A typical example might be to map a real expression pedal to the
Master Volume control, or a physical knob on the MIDI controller to control any of the othermacro knobs.

3.4.2.1. Assigning and Unassigning Controls
Click the Learn button in the MIDI tab to put Augmented STRINGS Intro into Learn mode.
Controls available for assignment are purple. Controls that are already assigned arered.(You can re-assign them, though.)

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Click any purple control and its name will appear in the list. Now, move a control or operate
a switch on your MIDI controller. The corresponding control onscreen will turn red and theassigned MIDI CC number will appear in the list to the left of the parameter name.
To unassign a control onscreen, control-click or right-click it. Alternative methods ofassignment are available in the MIDI Parameter Menu [p.16] described below.

3.4.2.2. Min and Max Values
The Min and Max value columns for each parameter in the list let you scale the amount bywhich a parameter in Augmented STRINGS Intro changes in response to a physical control
movement. For example, you may wish to limit the range of a filter sweep even though
you’re probably going to turn the knob all the way in live performance.
Drag up or down on a value to change it. Values are expressed as decimal fractions fromzero to 1. It is possible to set the maximum lower than the minimum. This reverses thepolarity of the physical controller; i.e. turning it up will turn the assigned parameter down.
In the case of switches which only have two positions (On or Off, etc.), those would normallybe assigned to buttons on your controller. But it is possible to toggle those with a fader oranother control if you like.

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3.4.2.3. MIDI Parameter Menu
Control-clicking or right-clicking on any item in the list of assigned parameters brings up aconvenient menu with the following options, which can be different for each parameter.

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Absolute: The assigned parameter in Augmented STRINGS Intro tracks the literalvalue your physical controller is sending out.

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Relative: The assigned parameter in Augmented STRINGS Intro will go up or
down from its current value in response to physical controller movements. This isoften useful when using endless 360-degree encoders that don’t have physicalmotion limits.

•

Delete: Removes the assignment and turns the corresponding onscreen control
purple again.

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Change Parameter: Brings up a large sub-menu of every assignable parameterin Augmented STRINGS Intro. This lets you change the assignment of the current
CC/physical control manually and is useful when you know exactly thedestination you’re looking for.

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3.4.2.4. MIDI Controller Menu

At the top right of the MIDI tab is a drop-down menu where you can select templates
for many Arturia MIDI controllers. These map physical controls to many “most wanted”
parameters in Augmented STRINGS Intro for a plug-and-play experience. A Generic
template is also provided for third-party MIDI controllers.

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3.4.2.5. MIDI Config Menu

Another drop-down lets you manage different sets of MIDI maps for controlling Augmented
STRINGS Intro from MIDI hardware. You can save/save as the current MIDI assignment
setup, delete it, import a configuration file, or export the currently active one.
This is a quick way to set up different hardware MIDI keyboards or controllers with
Augmented STRINGS Intro without having to build all the assignments from scratch eachtime you swap hardware.
For example, if you have multiple hardware controllers (small live keyboard, large studio
keyboard, pad controller, etc.), you can create a profile for each of them one time and thenquickly load it here. This saves you from having to redo the MIDI mapping assignmentsfrom scratch each time you swap hardware.
Two options in this menu are especially powerful:•

Default: Gives you a starting point with predetermined controller assignments.

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Empty: Removes the assignments of all controls.

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4. THE PRESET BROWSER
The preset browser is how you search, load and manage sounds in Augmented STRINGSIntro. It has a couple of different views but they all access the same banks of presets.
To access the search view, click on the browser button (the icon looks a bit like books on alibrary shelf).

The Preset Browser button

Number1.

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Area
Search and Results[p.20]

2.

Sidebar [p.25]

3.

Preset Info [p.26]

Description
Search presets with text strings, and by tags for Type and Style.
Manage banks and Playlists.
Summary of Bank and Tags, Designer name, and description info for
current Preset.

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4.1. Search and Results
Click on the Search field at the top and enter any search term. The browser will filter yoursearch in two ways: First, by matching letters in the Preset name. Then, if your search termis close to that of a Type or Style [p.21] it will include results fitting those tags as well.
The Results list beneath shows all Presets that fit your search. Click the X icon at right toclear your search terms.

Filter by typing text in the Search field

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204.2. Using Tags as a Filter
You can narrow (and sometimes expand) your search using different tags. There are twokinds of tags: Types and Styles. You can filter by one, the other, or both.

4.2.1. Types
Types are categories of instruments and musical roles: bass, leads, strings, pads, organs,and more. With a clear search bar, click the Types button to bring up a list of types. Noticethat each type also has several sub-types:

Click any one of them, and the results will show only Presets that match that tag. You canalso select multiple Types using Cmd-click (macOS) or Ctrl-click (Windows). For example, if
you aren't sure whether the preset you're looking for was tagged with Keys or Pad, selectboth to broaden the search.
Results columns can be inverted by clicking the arrow buttons to the right of their titles(Name, Type, Designer).

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4.2.2. Styles
Styles refine your search according to further musical attributes. Accessed by the Styles
button, this area has three further subdivisions:•

Styles: General “vibe” such as Atmospheric, Dirty, Clean, Complex, Mellow, etc.

•

Genres: Identifiable musical
Synthwave, Disco, etc.

•

Characteristics: Sonic attributes such as Analog, Evolving, Distorted, Dry, Rise, etc.

genressuchasdecades,

Trance,Techno,Click on any tag to select it. Click again (or right-click) on any selected tag to de-select it.
Notice that when you select a tag, several other tags usually disappear. This is because thebrowser is narrowing your search by a process of elimination. De-select any tag to removethat criterion and widen the search without having to start all over again.

4.2.3. Banks
Next to the Types and Styles buttons is the Banks button, which lets you do your search(using all the methods above) within the factory bank or user banks.

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224.3. Search Results window
Click the Show Results button if you cannot already see your list of results. Click the sort
arrow to reverse the alphabetical order of any column.

4.3.1. Sorting the Preset Order
Click the NAME header in first column of the Results list to sort Presets in ascending ordescending alphabetical order.
Click the TYPE header in the second column to do the same thing by Type.
Click the Arturia logo to the left of TYPE to bring factory-featured Presets to the top of thelist. These will appear just under any Presets you have liked [p.24].
The third column has two header options: DESIGNER and BANK. Click the icon with threelines to choose between the two. Then click either header name as with the other twocolumns to switch the alphabetical order.

4.3.2. Clearing Tags
Just below the Types, Styles, and Banks buttons, you will see labels for all the active tags ina search. Click the X next to anyone to remove it (and thus broaden the results). Click Clear
ALL to remove all tags.

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4.3.3. Liking Presets
As you explore and create Presets you can mark them as Liked by clicking the heart next totheir names. later, click on the heart icon to put all of your favorites at the top of the Results
list.

Use as many of the sorting and filtering features as you need and you will find the exact
sound you want every time.

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244.4. Sidebar
The leftmost section of the Preset Browser determines what is displayed in the Search andResults [p.20] section.
The topmost option is:

The Explore section is the default, letting you search the current bank of Presets loaded into
Augmented STRINGS Intro as we did in the previous section.

4.4.1. My LibraryThis chooses from among every Preset and bank you currently have access to in
Augmented STRINGS Intro, with some convenient options.

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Recently played: The Presets you have most recently played, displayed mostrecent first. This is great for when you can’t remember the name of a Preset you
were really enjoying a day or more ago.

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Liked: Presets you have liked using the heart icon. This appears at left when you
mouse over any item in a results list.

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Saved presets: Presets you have created using a Save or Save As operation from
the Main Menu [p.8].

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My banks: Any banks you have imported or created.

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4.5. Preset Info Section
The right side of the browser window shows specific information about each Preset. The
information for User Presets (but not Factory ones) may be changed here: Name, Type,
Favorite, etc.

To make the desired changes, you can type in the text fields, use one of the pull-downmenus to change the Bank or Type, and click the + sign to add or delete Styles.
Types and Styles changes you make here are reflected in searches. For example, if you
remove the “Funky” Style tag and then save that Preset, it will not show up in future searches
for Funky sounds.

4.5.1. Editing Info for Multiple Presets
If you'd like to move several Presets to a different bank while preparing for a performance,or enter a single comment for several presets at the same time, it's easy to do. Simply
hold command (macOS) or ctrl (Windows) and click the names of the Presets you want tochange in the Results list. Then enter the comments, change the Bank or Type, etc., and savethe preset.

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26♪ If you want to alter the information for a Factory Preset you must first use the Save As command

to re-save it as a User Preset. After this the Info section will gain Edit and Delete buttons at the bottomof the window.

4.6. Preset Selection: Other Methods
Click on the Preset name in the center of the upper tool bar to bring up a drop-down menu.
The first option in this menu is All Types, and it brings up a submenu of literally every Presetin the current bank.

“All Types” in the drop-down menu, ignores any and all search criteria. And for the Typechoices below the line, they always include all Presets for that Type.

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5. MAIN PANEL AND FEATURESThe Main Page
On the Main Panel, Augmented STRINGS Intro has a very simple layout with eight macro
knobs. Seven knobs surround an eighth, oversized Morph control. These allow you to makechanges to the sound very simply.
Of the 8 controls, four of the macros directly pertain to effects. FX A & FX B control have thecapacity to adjust several parameters at once. The Delay and Reverb macros can control
the dry/wet mix and multiple parameters from the master effects.
The next 4 controls are designed to adjust different aspects of the sound. This is dependenton what the sound designer of that patch has implemented.

5.1. Macro controls
5.1.1. Sound based controls•

Morph This oversized control allows you to blend between the sounds andparameters in Layer A with Layer B.

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Colour Changes the frequency spectrum of a sound, like filter cutoff as well aschanging the texture of a sound•Time Changes the timing of the preset.

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Motion Adds movement to your sound.

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5.1.2. Effects
With these Macro controls you can adjust the amount of effect added to your sound.

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FXA This adjusts various parameters linked to the insert effect, directly effecting
Layer A.

•FXB This adjusts various parameters of the insert effect, directly effecting Layer
B.

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Delay This macro controls the dry/wet mix and multiple parameters from the
Delay master bus effect.

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Reverb This macro controls the dry/wet mix and multiple parameters from theReverb master bus effect.

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