Ancient Cultures Bundle

• Includes a variety of ethnic instruments such as Tibetan bells, flutes, and drums.
• Features vocal samples from a female choir, including legatos and phrases.
• Comprises 8 patches with a focus on unique articulations and effects.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Ancient Cultures Bundle is a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the essence of diverse musical traditions through four distinct libraries: The Zen Garden, Echoes of the Earth, Silk & Lotus, and Taiko Dojo. This bundle features over 120 expressive instruments, ranging from serene flutes and plucked zithers to earthy percussion and ambient textures, making it suitable for both meditative and cinematic compositions.

Details

The Zen Garden offers a tranquil selection of East Asian instruments, focusing on stillness and tonal purity, ideal for ambient music and emotional storytelling. Echoes of the Earth explores traditional instruments from various cultures, featuring raw textures and ritual percussion that provide an organic character. Silk & Lotus presents elegant strings, flutes, and voices from East and Southeast Asia, rich in cultural nuance.

Taiko Dojo showcases a dynamic ensemble of 22 traditional Japanese drums, performed by the KyoShinDo collective, capturing the physicality and energy of this art form. The library includes a wide range of articulations and dynamics, with 151k+ samples recorded using close, mid, and far mic positions, as well as special AURA and VEIL mics for enhanced soundscapes. This bundle serves as a powerful toolkit for composers seeking to blend authenticity with cinematic expression.