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Best Service Arabic Oud Virtual Instrument Software for Engine Platforms (Crossgrade from Arabic E-Oud, Download)

BH #BE78450 • MFR #1133-208
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Best Service Arabic Oud Virtual Instrument Software for Engine Platforms (Crossgrade from Arabic E-Oud, Download)
Key Features
  • 3 Sampled Ouds
  • Played by Seasoned Oud Professional
  • 39 Articulations, up to 8 Round-Robins
  • Multiple Microtunings
Explore the traditional sounds of Arabic music with Best Service Arabic Oud, a virtual instrument designed for the Engine platform. The oud is one of the oldest instruments in the Arabian canon, popular across North Africa, East Africa, and the Mediterrannean. Best Service has enaged oud virtuoso Bassam Ayoub to bring the oud to life. Together, they present a comprehensive sampled library for your productions and compositions.
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Best Service 1133-208 Overview

Explore the traditional sounds of Arabic music with Best Service Arabic Oud, a virtual instrument designed for the Engine platform. The oud is one of the oldest instruments in the Arabian canon, popular across North Africa, East Africa, and the Mediterrannean. Best Service has enaged oud virtuoso Bassam Ayoub to bring the oud to life. Together, they present a comprehensive sampled library for your productions and compositions.

This software offers 39 articulations with velocity layers and up to eight round-robins per hit. Three different ouds were recorded to give you options in timbre. Easily controllable by means of keyswitches, Arabic Oud comes with Engine Player included, though to take full advantage of the instrument, download Engine 2.6 or later. This software is compatible with Mac and Windows platforms, and will operate in AU, VST, and AAX formats.

Note:
This pricing is available to people who already own Arabic E-Oud. You must already own Arabic E-Oud to qualify for this pricing.
Traditional Arabic Sound
The Arabic Oud transports the sound of the Middle East into today's DAW-based production environment. The Engine Player's carefully programmed interface makes it easy to work with the library, allowing you to be inspired by the sound of the Arabic Oud and unleash your creativity. ENGINE 2 Sample Player is included, but for full functionality, download Engine 2.6 or later.
Microtunings on Hand
The Arabic Oud user interface gives you access to the most important and commonly used microtunings of oriental music: Bayati, Rast, Saba, and Seka. Each tuning offers two variants (Normal and Syriac Church), as well as free choice of the root key.
Keyswitch Control
The Keyswitches allow you to switch between the different playing techniques to create incredibly realistic performances. There are two types of keyswitches: Latch and Hold. While Latch keyswitches remain active after the key is released, Hold keyswitches remain active only as long as they are pressed and held by the player. After the key is released, the playing mode changes to the last selected Latch keyswitch.
Included Sequences
Your MIDI controller's keyboard range is larger than the natural range of an oud. So, outside the oud's range, Best Service has turned certain keys into triggers. Press these keys (color-coded green in the software's GUI), and you'll be able to play short musical sequences. These will show off the oud in its most natural light, and can also be used in your compositions.
Lite Version for Live Use
Each of the three instruments of Arabic Oud is also available as a Lite version. These patches contain the very essential articulations to perform the oud realistically in a live environment.
Played by a Consummate Pro
Syrian-born Bassam Ayoub has toured with various bands across many Arabic countries and Europe. He has worked with countless artists as well as with renowned oriental keyboard and expander manufacturers such as Korg, Farfisa, and Limex. Arabic Oud is the result of his extensive experience in sampling oriental instruments bringing playability and realism to the next level with Engine 2.

Best Service 1133-208 Specs

Delivery Format
Download
License Type
Crossgrade: Perpetual License
User Support
1 User
Sound Type
Stringed Instruments, Historical Instruments
Standalone Operation
Yes
System Compatibility/Requirements
Operating System: macOS/Windows
Software Requirements: Engine Audio Engine Player / Engine Audio Engine 2.6 Supports Plug-in Format AU / VST / AAX (Native) 

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