Origins Vol.4: Oud & Quanun – Kontakt Instrument by Sonuscore

The Qanun, an Arabian relative of the zither, is known for its unique, dramatic tone. The Oud, whose name means "wood" in Arabic, has been a key instrument across Middle Eastern and North African traditional and popular music for centuries. Sonuscore presents it as a forerunner of the European lute with a distinctive voice that stands out in a mix.

Because the two instruments are designed to pair well, you can play them independently or layer them for broader textures. Single notes, chords and rhythms can be played on the fly, with full control over the instrument's settings.

The Multi-Arpeggio-Designer is the core of the Origins series. Two fully customizable arpeggiators create interlocking patterns by combining the timbres of both instruments. The library includes 90 rhythm presets, and you can also build arpeggios in as much detail as you need. Arpeggio designs can be copied to other Origins instruments.

The 12 colour settings add further shaping options. Each colour includes its own effect settings and impulse responses, and each MAD preset has an assigned colour, which can be combined freely.