Ethnic Sound Sources Full of Unique and Rare Sounds!

Hello!! I'm Kaoru and I’m a composer!!

This time, I would like to talk about "Ethnic Sound Sources"!!

First, let’s define what “ethnic” means; it refers to traditional instruments and folk instruments!!
For example, Japanese traditional instruments include Japanese drums (wadaiko), koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi!!

In this way, I would like to introduce sound sources that feature instruments unique to each country!!

EAST WEST / SILK (Download Delivery)

A high-quality sound library from "EAST WEST," a manufacturer favored by professionals.

It features ethnic instruments from the Silk Road regions of China, India, and Persia.
The unique sound, resonance, and ambiance of each instrument have been meticulously sampled, hiding an outstanding capacity for expression.

Phrases performed by specialists of each instrument are also included, so even those who struggle with MIDI programming can easily recreate realistic performances!

Additionally, EAST WEST’s unique UI offers excellent operability and is designed to make each parameter easy to grasp.

The library includes everything from familiar instruments like the Pipa and Erhu to mysterious instruments you may have never heard of, such as the Ney and Sarod, making it perfect for refining your knowledge of instruments!

It’s also great that Sound House offers download delivery, allowing you to start using it quite quickly!!

BEST SERVICE / DESERT WINDS

A cinematic sound source specialized in producing meditative soundscapes, featuring woodwind instruments and textures from Western Asia and the Middle East.

The included instruments are:

• ARMENIAN DUDUK
• PERSIAN NEY
• TURKISH NEY
• ZOURNA

These four types!

Contains 21 types of sound textures created with themes such as nature—like "desert," "sky," and "wind"—and ancient history, so the immersive sound is very inviting!
It truly feels as if you have stepped into another world!!

My first impression was, "It's like the Legend of Zelda!!" (lol)

With over 40 types of insert effects, including the impulse response processor "Origami," it supports a wide range of customization, making it active in theatrical accompaniment, film music, BGM, and more all on its own!!

Although the number of included instruments is small, the sound quality and high level of uniqueness are one-of-a-kind!! It is worth buying!!

MOTU / Ethno Instruments 2

An ethnic sound source sold by "MOTU," a long-established manufacturer famous for DAWs such as "Digital Performer."

It contains a total of 21GB of ethnic instruments from around the world, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, the British Isles, Central and South America, and Australia.

Features such as:

• Preset search
• Micro-tuning
• Time stretching

are equipped.

Additionally, the sound banks of Ethno Instruments 2 can be used as sound banks for MachFive 3, which is likely a welcome feature for those who already own "MachFive 3."
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BEST SERVICE / ACCORDIONS 2 / BOX

A quite rare software sound source specialized in accordions from the long-established developer BEST SERVICE.

The recorded content includes:

• Accordion
• Accordion Bases (Bass/chord performance of the Accordion operated with the left hand)
• Bandoneon
• Bass Accordion
• Concert Accordion
• Concert Accordion Bases (Bass/chord performance of the Concert Accordion operated with the left hand)
• Concertina
• Folk Accordion
• Folk Accordion Bases (Bass/chord performance of the Folk Accordion operated with the left hand)
• French Musette Accordion
• Steirisches Accordion
• Steirisches Accordion Left Hand (Bass/chord performance of the Steirisches Accordion operated with the left hand)
• Wooden Melodica

For a total of 14 types.

It can be operated with Native Instruments KONTAKT 5 PLAYER.

BEST SERVICE / ETHNO WORLD 6 COMPLETE / BOX

"ETHNO WORLD 6 COMPLETE" is a comprehensive sound source containing approximately 320 types of ethnic instruments from various countries, as well as professional-use ethnic voices and choirs.

In addition to all the sounds from the following products sold individually↓:

• ETHNO WORLD LIBRARY
• ETHNO WORLD LIBRARY 2
• ETHNO WORLD 3 COMPLETE
• ETHNO WORLD 4 PROFESSIONAL
• ETHNO WORLD 5 PROFESSIONAL & VOICES

It contains new sounds amounting to 13GB (when uncompressed).

These can reproduce ethnic instruments from all over the world—from Asia to the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas—along with their diverse playing techniques.

Beyond ethnic music, these hold infinite potential when incorporated as accents into tracks for genres like EDM and Hip-Hop.

That concludes my introduction to "Ethnic Sound Sources."

You can really feel the distinct regions and cultures!
Give them a try!!

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