
The authentic Sound of Celtic Myths
Celtic ERA 2 by Eduardo Tarilonte takes you on a musical journey to the far north. Experience Celtic culture through sounds that have shaped the musical identity of Ireland’s stunning landscapes for generations.
With Celtic ERA 2 for Engine Player, you get an expanded collection of Celtic instruments, an optimized user interface, and even more sonic possibilities. Perfect for film, TV documentaries, games, or your own compositions.
Highlights
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25 GB library with over 25,000 samples
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36 high-quality Celtic wind, string, and percussion instruments
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Four historical Bronze Age instruments: Carnyx, Cornu, Dord, War Horns
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Multisamples (24-bit/44.1 kHz) with dynamic layers, articulations, round-robin, legato, and glissando
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Recorded with Kahayan U47 microphones and preamps
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Performed by outstanding musicians from the Irish music scene
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Includes MIDI patterns and atmospheric soundscapes
You get 36 traditional instruments, captured with the highest level of detail – from flutes and harps to iconic bagpipes and powerful drums. Many instruments were recorded in two variations to ensure natural tonal differences.
A true highlight of this library is the collection of four Bronze Age instruments: Carnyx, Cornu, Dord, and War Horns. These ancient instruments have existed for thousands of years – and now you can bring them to life in your productions.
Instrument List:
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Flutes: Asubio, Galician Ocarina, Folk Low Whistle, Folk Tin Whistle, Folk Whistle, Irish Flute, Low Whistle D, Whistle D, Wooden Low Whistle
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Pipes: Breton Bombarde, Gaida, Galician Bagpipe, Highland Pipes 1, Highland Pipes 2, Scottish Smallpipes, Uilleann Pipes
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Strings: 2 Acoustic Guitars (fingered, plucked & strummed), Irish Bouzouki (fingered, plucked & strummed), Tenor Banjo, 2 Celtic Harps, 2 Celtic Zithers, Fiddle
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Ancient Instruments: Carnyx, Cornu, Dord, War Horn
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Drums & Percussion: Bodhrans, Scottish Snare Drum, Small Skin Snare, Tom, Bass Drum
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Keys: 2 Concertinas
In addition to its detailed solo instruments, Celtic ERA 2 also includes authentic phrases as MIDI patterns and a variety of immersive soundscapes that instantly transport you to the world of the Celts. Perfect for quickly creating authentic atmospheres or enriching your compositions with additional textures.
Celtic ERA 2 runs on the powerful Engine Player, giving you full control over your sound. The intuitive interface makes it easy to tweak the sounds and integrate them into your productions. Thanks to advanced lossless compression, the file size is reduced from around 25 GB to just 12 GB – without compromising sound quality.
All instruments were recorded using Kahayan U47 microphones & preamps, as well as high-end ribbon microphones – captured up close for maximum control over the sound. The recordings took place at Eldana Studios in Spain, performed by renowned musicians from the Irish music scene, including Martino Vacca (Uilleann Pipes, Irish Flute), Karen Hickey (Fiddle), and Carlos Martín Aires (Guitar, Bouzouki, Banjo).
Eduardo Tarilonte himself also contributed performances on concertinas and Celtic harps, while Abraham Cupeiro played the historical Bronze Age instruments.
Requires Engine Player 1.2.0 or higher.


Ein Kompliment an Eduardo Tarilonte, der erneut mit Akribie und sehr großem Hintergrundwissen, astronomischem Recherche- sowie technischen Aufwand und viel Background nicht "irgendeine" Library zusammengestellt hat, sondern eine äußerst geistreiche Sammlung spezieller Sounds auf hohem Niveau vorlegt! Insofern eine Top-Empfehlung.
Christoph Klüh


Celtic Era 2 ist eine weitere bezaubernde und einfach fantastisch klingende Library, in deren Instrumenten- und Klangvielfalt man sich verlieren kann. Alle Instrumente lassen sich nicht zuletzt aufgrund der Vielzahl an Artikulationen sehr nuancenreich und expressiv spielen und die authentischen MIDI-Patterns können programmierten Arrangements zu einer bemerkenswerten Lebendigkeit verhelfen.


Rating: Five Out of Five Stars
"Celtic ERA 2 by Best Service is an impressive library of Celtic instruments that accurately captures the sound of traditional Celtic music. The library features 36 instruments, including flutes, harps, bagpipes, and bodhran drums. Each instrument has been meticulously recorded and edited to preserve its unique character and timbre. The result is a collection of sounds perfect for adding a touch of Ireland to your music. The new GUI is sleek and easy to use, making it simple to find the perfect sound for any project. Whether you’re scoring a film about the Emerald Isle or just looking for some unique and beautiful sounds, Celtic ERA 2 will surely exceed your expectations." Thorsten Meyer
MusicTech Choice Award 9/10
SoundOnSound 5 Stars
Bonedo 4.5 from 5
Teufel - Band "Tanzwut"
"ERA II Medieval Legends, Celtic ERA, and Dark ERA are the perfect foundation for my work as a medieval musician and producer. The sounds of these historical instruments are authentic and blend beautifully. It's a pleasure to work with these sample libraries and create new songs for my band Tanzwut using these impressive sound collections."
Mac
- macOS 10.15 - macOS 15
- 64 bit: Stand-alone, AU, VST3, AAX (native Apple Silicon or Intel)
- RAM: 4 GB (more recommended)
Windows
- Windows 10 or newer
- 64 bit: Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
- Intel Core Processor
- RAM: 4 GB (more recommended)
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