Oud

• Features a traditional Oud instrument, known for its warm and mysterious sound, with a rich heritage from Turkey and surrounding regions.
• Includes many articulations, tempo-synced improvisations, and grooves in multiple meters and keys.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7.1 or higher and is compatible with Kontakt Player.
• Royalty and copyright free content license provided for use in compositions.
• Produced by Sonokinetic, known for their ethnic instrument libraries.

Product Overview

Oud captures the essence of a traditional Turkish lute, offering a warm and expressive timbre that evokes a rich cultural heritage. This library features a variety of articulations and tempo-synced improvisations, making it suitable for both melodic lines and rhythmic grooves.

Details

The instrument includes five distinct articulations: sustains, damped notes, harmonics, tremolo, and mordents, allowing for a wide range of expressive playing. The Oud is equipped with an octave of bass strings, enhancing its depth and resonance. Additionally, the library features improvisations in six different Makams, each with multiple takes, providing a wealth of performance options.

Users can easily navigate through the articulations and grooves via a straightforward interface, with key switches mapped for quick access. The engine allows for adjustments to sample start and end points, as well as controls for reverb and EQ. This flexibility supports seamless integration with other Sonokinetic libraries and personal compositions, making the Oud a versatile tool for scoring and sound design.