Arturia announces Augmented Grand Piano along with MiniFreak, MiniFuse 4 and MiniLab 3

Arturia has announced the release of Augmented Grand Piano, a software instrument that combines high-quality piano samples with modern synth engines, offering users "a refreshing piano palette for contemporary composition and sound design". Ideal for film scoring, video game soundtracks, and library music production, the plugin also offers intuitive macros and intricate modulation for expressive sound customization.

Augmented Grand Piano is available now at arturia.com for 99€ for single purchases and as part of the Augmented Trio, which also includes Augmented Strings and Augmented Voices, for 189€ (Reg. 297€).

Also announced is a number of hardware products including Arturia's new MiniFreak Synthesizer, the updated MiniLab 3 and the MiniFuse 4 audio interface.

MiniFreak is a polyphonic hybrid keyboard that combines two digital sound engines with "warm analog filters, playful modulation, spontaneous sequencing, and rich stereo effects for sounds that are immediately curious, beautiful, and chaotic in equal measure". Minifreak will retail for 599€.

MiniLab 3 is a compact MIDI controller keyboard that represents the evolution of the Lab range of music-making hardware and software. The controller combines a slim keybed, expanded controls, deeper DAW and Arturia plugin integration, and bundled of creative software and will retail for 99€.

MiniFuse 4, Arturia's 4-in/4-out audio and MIDI interface completes the MiniFuse family of interfaces, offering expanded connectivity for musicians and producers. The MiniFuse 4 is available immediately for 219€.

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