Koron – Traditional Instruments of Iran £159

Five deeply multisampled Iranian melodic instruments (Santoor, Kamanche, Setar, Tanbour, Tar) and a five-in-one percussion NKI, plus around 1200 Performance phrases and loops (11GB). The instrument NKIs include multiple articulations, each with its own envelope settings and using the excellent TACT control system, while the scripted engine also features per-note microtuning (up to 100 cents), Close/Room microphone mixing, adjustable vibrato and four FX processors. Epic and evocative. www.timespace.com

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