In Arabic music, the Oud is one of the oldest musical instruments and plays a vital role in Middle Eastern musical traditions. Its exact origins are unknown, but it has gained popularity across the Mediterranean, North and East Africa, and the Middle East. In the Western world, it's known as the forerunner of the European lute. This Arabic Oud Library was crafted in close cooperation with renowned Oud virtuoso Bassam Ayoub. He recorded all playing variations, focusing on an authentic sound for both melody and rhythm. The Arabic Oud offers 39 amazing articulations with velocity layers and up to 8 Round Robins, bringing this ancient string instrument to life. With a versatile sound from 3 recorded instruments, it can enhance any music type. The integrated microtunings are a hit with professional Maqam performers. Due to its wide range of playing styles, it's perfect for both studio and live shows. The Engine transports the Middle - Eastern sound into modern DAW - based production. The Engine Player's well - designed interface makes working with the library a breeze, inspiring your creativity. The user interface gives access to key microtunings of oriental music like Bayati, Rast, Saba, and Seka, each with two variants and free root - key choice. Keyswitches let you switch between playing techniques for realistic performances. There are latch and hold keyswitches with different activation rules. The green MIDI Song Keys above the playing area offer short MIDI sequences showing the Oud's many playing possibilities. Each of the three Oud instruments also has a Lite version, with essential articulations for live performances.
Using the Arabic Oud is easy. First, open the Engine Player interface. It's user - friendly, so you can quickly start exploring the sounds. You can access different microtunings like Bayati, Rast, Saba, and Seka right from the user interface. Just select the tuning you like and pick the root key. To switch between playing techniques, use the keyswitches. Remember, latch keyswitches stay active after you release the key, while hold keyswitches are only active when you keep pressing them. The green MIDI Song Keys above the playing area can give you ideas for different playing styles. For live performances, you can use the Lite version of each instrument, which has all the essential articulations. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the system requirements for the library. And have fun creating amazing music with this unique instrument!
