Ethno World 7 Complete

25 years of sampling history. A world music archive.

ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete is the masterpiece of a one-of-a-kind journey through the world of ethnic sound. Created over 25 years in collaboration with visionary producers Marcel Barsotti and Andreas Hofner, this library brings you an incredible collection of instruments and voices from every corner of the globe. From traditional folk textures to modern soundscapes – this is where sampling history comes to life.

ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete includes a total of 382 instruments and voices, accessible in over 1,000 patches. This collection ensures that every musician, composer, and producer finds the right sounds for their projects, whether for film, TV, or music productions.

Each instrument and voice in ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete has been recorded with extreme care to preserve the natural and emotional essence of traditional music. Thanks to expert playing techniques, micro tunings, and detailed mic setups, every sound feels alive and organic. More than 94 musicians and vocalists from around the world have contributed to this collection.

The instruments cover a wide range of categories:

• Stringed Instruments: A professional Indian sitar, played by Deobrat Mishra, with phrases and licks in various scales and tempos. Additionally, there is the Turkish oud, saz, tanbur, Afghan rubab, a Martin western guitar with slide guitar licks, Chinese pipa, Japanese shamisen, and Andean harps from Ecuador. The Gypsy guitar with solo licks, Nagoya harp, West African kora, small monochord, and Indian tumbi round off the selection. Also included are phrases in erhu and hulusi, as well as Arabic oud licks.

• Bowed Instruments: Klezmer and Moroccan violins with licks, played together with Moroccan ribab and clarinets. The Han erhu offers beautiful phrases and melodies. Additionally, Arabic Maqam phrases provide a deep insight into Middle Eastern music.

• Gongs, Bells & Metals: Two high-quality handpans with combinable loops, professionally sampled steel drums for Caribbean flair, metallophones, and glockenspiel for dynamic playing. Also included are tuned gongs from Thailand, bells from Cambodia, and two melodic tongue drums.

• Woodwinds & Brass: The deep-sounding Indian double-reed instrument nagaswaram and the large pan flute toyo from Peru. Tin whistle and low whistle flute have been recorded for a more authentic sound. Also, the klezmer and Moroccan clarinet with licks are featured.

• World Percussion & World Drums: Indian percussion instruments like tablas, ghatam, kanjira, and mridangam, as well as vocal percussion konnakol with various loops. Moroccan instruments such as Maghreb congas, darbuka, cajon, karkaba, and handclaps complement the offering.

• Voices: Indian male vocals by Deobrat Mishra, rhythmic konnakol, and vocals from Morocco by Aziz, Mohammed, Hassan, and Giulia.

ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete also offers a versatile collection of Gamelan instruments from Bali and Java, bringing traditional Indonesian sounds into modern productions. These are complemented by the suling flute and siter harp, making them perfect for ethnic soundtracks as well as genres like EDM and hip-hop. Additional instruments like the Indian bansuri flute, South American charango, and Japanese koto are also included – ideal for various music styles.

Another highlight is alpine folk music, featuring instruments such as the Styrian harmonica, zither, and alphorn, creating a unique sonic landscape. Complemented by brass and stringed instruments, these sounds are suitable for both historical and modern music productions.

Ethno World 7 Complete combines the full content of all previous editions into one unique library.

What makes ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete stand out?

• 382 instruments and voices across approx. 1,000 patches – a true treasure trove for anyone looking for authentic ethnic sounds.

• Over 53 GB of uncompressed sample content with outstanding depth and detail.

• Includes the free Kontakt Player and NKS support for seamless workflow integration.

• Unique, interactive features like the INFO page for each patch, giving you insights into the instruments and how they're played.

ETHNO WORLD 7 Complete is a collection of true sampling gems. With its wide-ranging selection of global instruments and voices, you’ll unlock endless creative options and add a real-world touch to your music, film, or sound design projects.

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System Requirements:

Mac:

• macOS 11, 12, 13
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or Apple Chip
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Windows:

• Windows 10 or 11
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or similar CPU
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Supported Interfaces:

• Mac (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
• Windows (64-bit): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AAX

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