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Description

Immerse yourself in a world of musical exploration with the UVI World Suite 2, a virtual instrument plugin that brings the rich tapestry of global sounds to your fingertips. This expansive library offers a staggering collection of 369 instruments and over 10,000 loops and phrases, capturing the essence of musical traditions from every corner of the globe. Whether you're composing for film, experimenting with new genres, or seeking authentic ethnic sounds, World Suite 2 provides an unparalleled palette to elevate your musical creations.

From the rhythmic heartbeats of African drums to the ethereal timbres of Asian strings, this suite invites you on a sonic journey through diverse cultures. The latest version introduces an additional 48 instruments, including the evocative Duduk from Eastern Europe and the resonant Didgeridoo from Australia, ensuring your compositions are as unique as they are evocative. With a meticulous collection of over 66,000 samples, every note resonates with authenticity, recorded and programmed with precision to inspire your creativity.

World Suite 2's intuitive interface and seamless integration with UVI Workstation and Falcon make it accessible for musicians and producers of all levels. Designed to spark imagination and creativity, this virtual instrument is a must-have tool for anyone looking to explore the vast landscape of world music.

Key Features:

  • 369 instruments and over 10,000 loops and phrases
  • 48 new instruments including Duduk and Didgeridoo
  • 66,460 samples recorded at 44.1 kHz
  • Compatible with UVI Workstation and Falcon
  • Supports Audio Unit, AAX, VST, and standalone formats
  • Requires iLok account for activation
  • Runs on Mac OS X 10.9 to macOS 10.15 and Windows 8 to 10 (64-bit)
  • 40 GB of disk space needed, with 8 GB RAM recommended for best performance
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UVI World Suite 2 | Trailer

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UVI World Suite 2 | Trailer

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UVI World Suite 2 | Exploring Instruments From Around The Globe

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Cinematic Trailer Scoring with World Suite 2

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UVI World Suite 2 | Showcase - Jordan Rudess' Favorite New Instruments

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World Suite 2 by UVI - Review

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Anne-Kathrin Dern

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What's New In: World Suite 2 UVI by UVI

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UVI World Suite 2 - Gypsy Jazz Guitar

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Simeon Amburgey

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World Suit 2 by UVI - Review

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SecondTierSound

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UVI World Suite 2 Review

musictech.com

UVI World Suite 2 is a treasure trove for composers, boasting a staggering 369 meticulously sampled instruments and over 10,000 loops that span diverse global sounds. Its intuitive interface and extensive programming capabilities make it a joy to use, allowing for deep customization and creative experimentation. However, while the tonal variety in melodic instruments shines, the percussion section lacks distinctiveness, leaving some users wanting more. Despite this shortcoming, the collection's affordability and comprehensive nature position it as a must-have for any serious musician or sound designer looking to infuse their work with authentic world flavors.

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macProVideo.com

macprovideo.com

UVI World Suite 2 dazzles with its expansive library of over 65,000 samples and 369 globally-sourced instruments, delivering stunning authenticity for musicians. The Traveler patches are a standout feature, allowing for dynamic, ready-made performances that seamlessly integrate into compositions. While the interface is user-friendly and encourages exploration, the collection’s depth might be overwhelming for newcomers. However, any shortcomings are minor in comparison to the sheer breadth of sounds and creative possibilities available. Whether for scoring or simply expanding sonic palettes, World Suite 2 is a remarkable tool that truly elevates the realm of world music instruments.

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Review: World Suite 2 by UVI - Sample Library Review

samplelibraryreview.com

UVI World Suite 2 stands out with a vast array of high-quality samples, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional vocal content. The three sections—playable instruments, loops, and travelers—are seamlessly integrated, making it a versatile tool for crafting global music. However, some instruments could use additional articulations, leaving a few gaps in the overall coverage. Despite this, the library offers great value for its extensive content and diverse styles, making it a solid choice for musicians seeking to explore world music.

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Melodic instruments can be inconsistent but its fun to play

For a large 65,000+ sample library, at the outright price point of 299.99 USD, I expected this to sound more consistent. Almost every instrument is pretty detailed having alternative sample layers of the same "program" to explore so you'll always find something new.

The percussion is detailed enough a realistic performance, especially with the reverb options. The better melodic instruments tend to be the strings (plucked instruments). The worse melodic instruments (especially the wind instruments), however, remind me of old AKAI sample cds but sampled at higher quality. A couple specific examples that stick out (in a bad way) are the erhu and aboriginal flute. Their higher notes suffer (especially the erhu).

Despite this I have a pretty positive impression of this library because I appreciate that a lot of the instruments in this library were made with velocity layers/playability in mind. As a keyboardist, its fun to have that option. For whatever reason I don't come across too many libraries like that anymore; most rely heavily on modwheel and keyswitch with no alternative.

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