World Instruments is a unique, comprehensive sound library featuring more than 350 virtual software instruments from around the world. From traditional Chinese orchestras to Gamelan ensembles, from Taiko groups to Bollywood bands, Garritan World Instruments gives you the tools to add exotic sounds to your music.
Experience the Exotic Sounds of World Instruments!
Garritan World Instruments is a great tool for all types of music composers and producers including orchestra, film and game audio. It is also perfect for anyone looking to expand their sound palette with exotic and exciting instruments to inject a new sound into their compositions. This library is a comprehensive collection of sample sounds not found in any other collection. The World Instruments virtual instrument library integrates the uniquely powerful and high-performance ARIA Player.
Over 350 instruments from all regions of the globe:
- The sampled sounds capture the essence of these enthralling instruments while providing the necessary controls to play them expressively.
- Large variety of wind, percussion, and string instruments from India, Japan, Africa, China, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia, and other regions.
Wind Instruments:
AFRICA
Arghul, Mijwiz 1, Mijwiz 2
CHINA
Bawu, Di-Zi, Guanzi, Hulusi, Sheng, Suona, Xiao
INDIA
Bansuri 1, Bansuri 2, Pungi Snake Charmer, Shenai, Shiva Whistle
JAPAN
Hichiriki, Knotweed Flute, Shakuhachi
OTHER ASIAN REGIONS
Bamboo Flute (see Europe: Bamboo Flute), Jogi Baja, Piri
EUROPE
End Blown Flutes: Double Flute, Dvojnice Double Flute, Double Flute Drone, Kaval; Overtone Flutes: Bass Overtone Flute, Koncovka Alto Flute, Tenor Overtone Flute; Whistles: Clarke Pennyswhistle, Handmade Pennywhistle, Low Irish Whistle, Pennywhistle in Bb, Pennyswhistle in D, Pennywhistle in G, Sopilka Whistle, Susato Pennywhistle, Tin Whistle in Bb; Recorders: Alto Recorder, Bass Recorder, Piccolo Recorder, Sopranino Recorder, Soprano Recorder, Tenor Recorder; Reeds: Diplica, Folk Shawm; Chanters & Bagpipes: Catalan Bagpipes, Duda Bagpipes, Gaita Bagpipes, Koza Bagpipes, Scottish Highland Bagpipes, Uilleann Pipes; Side Blown Flutes: Bamboo Flute, Bone Flute 1, Bone Flute 2, Irish Flute, Sheperds Folk Pipe 1, Shepherds Folk Pipe 2
LATIN AMERICA
Andean Panpipes, Ocarina 1, Ocarina 2, Peruvian Panpipes, Quena, Tarka
MIDDLE EAST
Duduk, Maqrunah
NORTH AMERICA
Bottle Blows, Fife, Native American Flute, PVC Flute, Slide Whistle
OCEANIA
Conch Shell, Didgeridoo, Hawaiian Nose Flute, Suling 1, Suling 2, Suling 3
Percussion Instruments:
AFRICA
Ewe Drums: Adodo, African Log Drum, Apentima, Ashiko, Balafon, Basic African Percussion, Bougarabou, Dawuro, Djembe, Dondo, Doun Doun Ba, Atoke, Axatse, Gankokwe, Kagan, Kpanlogo 1 Large, Kpanlogo 2 Medium, Kpanlogo 3 Combo, Sogo; African Percussion: Fontomfrom, Gome, Gyil, Ibo, Kalimbas, Kenkeni, Kpoko Kpoko, Krin Slit Drum, Likembe, Mbira, Morocco Drum, Nigerian Log Drum, Sakara, Sangban, Sanza, Sistrum, Tama (talking drum), Televi, Tonetang (stir drum), Udu Drums
CHINA
Basic Chinese Percussion, Bianzhong, Bo, Chinese Cymbals, Chinese Gongs, Datangu Lion Drum, Pan Clappers, Temple Bells, Temple Blocks
INDIA
Basic Indian Percussion, Chenda, Chimta, Chippli, Dafli, Damroo, Dhol, Dholak, Ghatam, Ghungroo, Gong (stinging gong), Hatheli, Kanjeera, Khartal, Khol, Manjeera, Murchang, Mridangam, Naal, Nagara, Pakhawaj, Stir Drum, Tablas, Tamte, Tasha, Tavil, Udaku
JAPAN
Chanchiki, Chu-daiko, Daibyoshi, Hira-daiko, Hyoushigi, Ko-daiko, Nagado-daiko, O-daiko, Okawa, Okedo-daiko, Shime-daiko, Tebyoshi, Tsuzumi, Uchiwa-daiko
OTHER ASIAN REGIONS
Chabara, Ching, Geduk, Jang Gu, Kesi, Kkwenggwari, Kompang, Luo Gong, Madal, Tangku, Thai Gong, Tibetan Cymbals, Tibetan Singing Bowl, Tibetan Bells, Tingsha
EUROPE
Bodhran, Hang Drum, Jaw Harps, Rattle Cog
LATIN AMERICA
Afoxe, Agogo Bell, Agogo Block, Atabaque, Berimbau, Bombo, Cuica, Latin Percussion 1, Latin Percussion 2, Rain Stick, Teponaxtli, Tinaja
MIDDLE EAST
Arabian Frame Drum, Basic Middle East Percussion, Bendir, Daff, Darabuka, Doira, Duff, Dumbek, Kashiklar, Kudum, Naqqara, Riqq, Tar, Tumbak, Zarb, Zills
NORTH AMERICA
Buffalo Drum, Powwow Drum, Native Log Drum, Pueblo Drum (Taos), Spoons, Washboard
OCEANIA
Gamelan Balinese: Angklung, Ceng Ceng, Gender, Giying (Ugal), Kantil, Kemong (Kenong), Kendhang, Pemade, Penyacah, Reyong; Gamelan Javanese: Bonang, Gong & Gong Ageng, Kempul, Kempyang, Kenong (Kemong), Ketuk, Pelog Panerus, Saron Barung, Saron Demong, Saron Panerus (Peking), Slendro Panerus, Slentem; Hawaiian Percussion: Basic Hawaiian Percussion, Ipu, Kaekeeke, Kala’au, Lava Stones & Rattles, Pahu Hula, Toere
String Instruments:
AFRICA
Begena, Bolon, Domu, Kora, Ngoni
CHINA
Choazhou Guzheng, Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Yueqin
INDIA
Electric Sitar, Sarangi, Sarangi Drone, Sitar, Tambura
JAPAN
Koto, Sanshin, Shamisen
OTHER ASIAN REGIONS
Dan Tranh, Dan Ty Ba, Gopichand
EUROPE
Balalaika, Bulgarska Tambura, Celtic Harp, Fiddle, Hurdy Gurdy, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Wire Strung Harp (Clarsach), Zitter
LATIN AMERICA
South American Harp (Arpa), Veracruz Harp, Guitarron
MIDDLE EAST
Oud, Santoor
NORTH AMERICA
Banjo, Banjolele, Dulcimer, Fiddle (see Europe: Strings), Fretless Zither, Hammered Dulcimer (see Middle East: Strings: Santoor), Washtub Bass
OCEANIA
Rebab, Tenor Ukulele, Ukulele
Additional Instruments:
ASIA
Bullroarer, Harmonium, Khaen Mouth Organ
EUROPE
Alphorn, Concertina, Concert Accordian, French Accordian, Italian Mussette Accordian
LATIN AMERICA
Bandoneon, Steel Drums
NORTH AMERICA
Melodica, Harmonica, Bass Harmonic
Ensemble Presets:
- African Orchestra
- African Night Strings
- Akogo Thumb Band
- Andean Highlands Ensemble
- Appalachian Fold Band
- Balkan Folk Dance Band
- Bluegrass Band
- Caribbean Music Ensemble
- Chinese Orchestra
- Celtic Consort
- Djembe Drumming Ensemble
- Down Under
- Ewe Drumming Ensemble
- Gamelan Bali Orchestra
- Gamelan Java Orchestra
- Global Village 1, Global Village 2
- Gong Gang
- Hawaiian Hulu Hang
- Indian Hindustani Ensemble (North India)
- Indian Carnatic Ensemble (South India)
- Irish Traditional Troupe
- Japanese Taiko Ensemble
- Japanese Traditional (Gagaku)
- Jug & Bottle Band
- Klezmer Gypsy Band
- Malaysian Paluan Ensemble
- Mexican Ranchers Band
- Middle East Takht
- Native Powwow Circle
- Piping Hot
- Renaissance Consort
- Slovakian Shepherd Band
- South East Asia
- Squeezer Pleasers
- Susu Balafon Ensemble
- Thunder Troupe
- Tibetan Mystic Ensemble
- Talking Drums
- Wood World
Building Ensembles:
- Create various sections and groupings – from traditional Chinese orchestras, Gamelan ensembles, Taiko groups, drumming circles – to eclectic Bollywood bands, fold bands, or any group of your choosing.
- The Ensemble Manager makes it easy to load various pre-configured or user-created templates.
