Unlock the mesmerizing soundscapes of the Middle East with Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East. This comprehensive Kontakt instrument is a gateway to the rich and diverse musical traditions of Arabic, Turkish, and Persian cultures. Dive into a world of sound with 15 percussion instruments, from the resonant beats of the Egyptian goblet drum to the delicate ring of Arabic finger cymbals. For melodic exploration, nine instruments including the soulful oud, the breathy ney flute, and the intricate kanun zither provide an authentic palette to craft your compositions.

The collection doesn't stop at individual instruments—it includes a string ensemble recorded by the renowned Istanbul Strings, offering lush textures with violins, a viola, and a cello. To further enhance your creative journey, this plug-in offers a vast array of ready-made sounds, scales, and phrases. Embrace the unique quarter-tone scales and traditional tunings to infuse authenticity into your music. The advanced groove player makes creating complex rhythms intuitive, offering both depth and versatility for any producer or composer.

Whether you're scoring for film, creating electronic music, or exploring new sonic territories, the Native Instruments Middle East collection is your passport to a world seldom heard in Western music.

Key Features:

• Virtual instrument plug-in capturing the rich musical traditions of the Middle East
• 15 percussion instruments, including Egyptian goblet drums and Turkish kettle drums
• 9 melodic instruments, featuring the oud, ney flute, tanbur, and saz
• String ensemble recorded by Istanbul Strings
• Advanced groove player for creating complex rhythms
• Access to quarter-tone scales and traditional tunings
• Includes ready-made phrases, scales, and sounds for immediate use

Product specs

FAQs

What kind of musical styles can I create with the Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East?

This collection is designed to produce authentic Middle Eastern music styles, featuring traditional instruments like the oud, qanun, and darbuka. It's ideal for composers looking to add ethnic textures and sounds to their projects.

Is the Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East compatible with my DAW?

Yes, this collection is compatible with any DAW that supports VST3, AAX, or AU formats, as it runs through the Kontakt or Kontakt Player software.

What are the system requirements for running the Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East?

For Mac, you need macOS 11 or later with an Intel Core i5/Apple Silicon and 4GB RAM. For PC, Windows 10 or later with an Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 and 4GB RAM is required.

Can I use the Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East without purchasing the full version of Kontakt?

Yes, this collection can be used with the free Kontakt Player, so you do not need to purchase the full version of Kontakt.

Are the samples in the Native Instruments Spotlight Collection: Middle East royalty-free?

Yes, the samples in this collection are royalty-free, allowing you to use them in your productions without additional licensing fees.