Accordions 2 - Collection Crossgrade

Crossgrade from Accordions (Kontakt version 1) to Accordions 2 - Collection

Accordions 2 - Collection for the Engine Player is the next generation of Eduardo Tarilonte’s acclaimed accordion series. This new edition replaces the original Kontakt version and includes all previous instruments in revised form, expanded with the new Folk Melodeon and numerous improvements in sound, playability and expression.

New in this version:

• Folk Melodeon: a traditional diatonic accordion with natural release and a warm, characterful tone
• Rhythmic accompaniment for Accordion, Folk Accordion, Concert Accordion and French Musette - featuring 14 styles, latch function and individual note length control
• Revised dynamics and layer structure for an even more realistic response
• Enhanced key and release noises for a more authentic playing experience
• Engine Player: modern, stable and intuitive platform with direct access to registers, reeds, dynamics and effects

Requires Engine Player version 1.3.0 or higher.

The largest virtual accordion collection

Since its beginnings, Tarilonte’s Accordions has been the benchmark for realism, expression and musical depth. With this new edition, the instrument reaches a new dimension: all previous accordions have been carefully refined and expanded with the brand-new Folk Melodeon - a traditional diatonic accordion with a warm, characterful sound.

Recorded at Eldana Estudio with the legendary U47 microphone, chromatically sampled with 3 dynamic layers and 3 round robins, Accordions 2 captures the living breath of the instrument. Even the finest details - bellows movements, key noises and natural release sounds - deliver an incredibly authentic playing experience.

Additionally, Accordion, Folk Accordion, Concert Accordion and French Musette include a left-hand section with basses and chords, complete with rhythmic accompaniment (14 styles, latch, style and note length control) for instantly playable, style-typical patterns.

Included Instruments

• Accordion (both hands) - classic accordion with 11 registers and authentic left-hand basses

• Bandoneon - Alfred Arnold classic with typical tango character; includes Sforzato option (with threshold control)

• Bass Accordion - deep bass accordion for lower registers and orchestral accompaniment

• Concert Accordion (both hands) - Pigini concert accordion with 15 registers; includes left-hand basses

• Concertina - the unmistakable sound of traditional sea shanties

• Folk Accordion (both hands) - Mengascini accordion with five registers; ideal for folk and world music; includes left-hand basses

• Folk Melodeon - new in the collection; traditional diatonic melodeon with Natural Release control

• French Musette Accordion - original French musette accordion with charming Parisian flair

• Steirisches Accordion (both hands) - authentic sound of Alpine folk music; left-hand basses in the main patch

• Wooden Melodica - handcrafted melodica with three registers

All instruments run natively in the Engine Player - our modern, high-performance platform for Engine Audio Libraries. With fast loading times, an intuitive interface and precise control over articulation, dynamics and ambience, Engine provides a reliable and inspiring environment for composers and musicians alike.

Authentic Playing Techniques

Accordions 2 - Collection was created with special attention to the natural playing behavior of real accordions. From dynamic bellows control and freely combinable registers to realistic key and release noises - every nuance reacts just as musicians expect from the real instrument. Bandoneon Sforzato, Bellow Shake and Natural Release add extra depth and expression to every performance.

Key Features

• Dynamic bellows behavior with smooth crossfade across 3 layers; control via Modwheel or velocity

• Bellow Shake available in all instruments for additional expression

• Chromatically sampled with 3 round robins; realistic key and release noises

• Rhythmic accompaniment for all bass instruments with chords (Accordion, Folk Accordion, Concert Accordion, French Musette): 14 traditional styles, latch function, style selection and note length control

• Dedicated controls: Sforzato on the Bandoneon (incl. volume/threshold) and Natural Release on the Folk Melodeon

• Engine interface with direct access to registers, reeds, dynamics, noises, reverb and bellows parameters

The sound of the world in one library

From the streets of Paris to the Alps and the tango clubs of Buenos Aires, Accordions 2 - Collection captures the soul of the accordion in all its forms. Whether for folk, film scoring, Latin or world music, every note breathes authenticity, emotion and depth.

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)

The latest Engine Player tutorial video can be viewed here: Engine Audio