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, Kalaau, 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.