Middle East is a Kontakt percussion library from Native Instruments featuring instruments from across the Middle East, including the Darabuka, Tupan and Riq. It is recorded with multiple playable techniques.
Middle East is a sample library built for producers who want authentic Middle Eastern percussion in their Kontakt sessions. It draws on regional rhythm traditions and captures each instrument in detail, so the samples keep the nuance of the performance. The library is part of Native Instruments' Evolution Series, a line focused on traditional instruments and voices recorded from skilled players.
The library centers on hand percussion from the region. Native Instruments names the Darabuka, Tupan and Riq as key instruments. The developer says each one is sampled at a high level of detail to preserve the raw character of the playing.
The performances were recorded by master drummer Ian Watson, which gives the library a consistent, expressive feel across the instruments.
Middle East is designed to be played in Kontakt, so its instruments are triggered from a keyboard or controller like any other Kontakt instrument. Multiple playable techniques are captured, giving you more ways to vary a rhythm without leaving the library.
The Evolution Series is described by its developer as focused on the raw quality of traditional instruments, which suits producers building rhythm parts from live-style percussion.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Native Instruments |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Kontakt Instrument |
| Requires | Kontakt |
| Formats | Kontakt |
Middle East is a Kontakt instrument, so you need Kontakt. The free Kontakt Player is enough to run it, and the library download is 4.09 GB.
The library features the Darabuka, Tupan and Riq, among other instruments from across the Middle East. Each is sampled with multiple playable techniques.
The percussion was performed by master drummer Ian Watson, referred to in the marketing as Ian "Coomba" Watson.
Middle East is available in the Kontakt format.
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