Ancient ERA Persia is a virtual instrument library of 28 Middle Eastern instruments with over 1,000 percussion loops, 51 soundscapes, and a microtuning module for authentic scales, playable via the Engine Player interface.
Instrument Collection and Authenticity
Ancient ERA Persia features 28 meticulously sampled instruments divided into percussion, winds, and strings. Percussion includes Bendhir, Daf, Darbuka, Davul, Dayre, Riq, Riq Plastic, and Tombak. Winds range from Turkish Mey and Clarinet to Kaval, Ney, Zourna, and Duduk. Bowed strings include Turkish Violin and Lyra variants, while plucked strings cover Kopuz, Dutar, Santur, Oud, Baglama, Tambur, Rabab, and Tar.
Recorded at Eldana Studios with master musicians, each instrument offers true legatos, glissandi, dynamic nuances, and various articulations. The close microphone placement captures depth and expression, providing authentic timbres suited for traditional, film, or ambient music. These sounds blend seamlessly with other Eduardo Tarilonte libraries, allowing for cohesive integration into larger compositions.
Expressive Control and Microtuning
The microtuning module is a standout feature, enabling the use of traditional scales from Arabia, Persia, and Turkey. Users can also save custom presets, making it easy to explore non-Western tunings that are essential for authentic Middle Eastern melodies. This module directly supports compositional creativity by removing tuning limitations.
Real-time control over performance parameters such as volume, articulations, legatos, and glissandi is available directly within the Engine Player interface. Layer mixing for soundscapes is also manageable, providing flexibility for dynamic arrangements. These controls ensure every idea is instantly playable, allowing users to focus on musical expression rather than technical adjustments.
Loops, Phrases, and Soundscapes
Beyond solo instruments, the library includes over 1,000 percussion loops in various tempos and rhythms, offering a rich rhythmic foundation for compositions. Hand-played phrases add authentic melodic and rhythmic motifs, bringing tracks to life with performances that capture the spirit of the ancient Orient.
51 atmospheric soundscapes, each with up to five layers, create immersive environments reminiscent of Persian palaces and deserts. These are designed for easy integration, allowing users to build evolving backdrops for film scores or ambient pieces. The loops and soundscapes are fully mix-ready, saving time in production while maintaining high sonic quality.
Workflow and Interface Integration
The Engine Player interface is intuitive and clear, offering direct access to all key parameters from a single view. This design accelerates the creative workflow, ensuring that adjustments to articulations, layers, and microtuning can be made quickly. It is optimized for fast, efficient use during composition.
The interface supports direct control over volume, articulation switching, and layer blending, making it easy to craft expressive performances. For users working on film, games, or traditional music, the combination of authentic instruments and efficient controls provides a powerful tool. This library is fully mix-ready, requiring minimal additional processing.
Key features
- 28 authentic Middle Eastern instruments
- Over 1,000 percussion loops in various tempos
- 51 multi-layer soundscapes for dynamic atmospheres
- True legatos, glissandi, and numerous articulations
- Microtuning module for Arabic, Persian, and Turkish scales
- Engine Player interface with direct parameter access
- Samples performed by master musicians
Best for
Ancient ERA Persia is ideal for composers creating film scores, game audio, or traditional Middle Eastern music. Its authentic instruments, microtuning, and atmospheric soundscapes make it suitable for evoking ancient settings, adding cultural depth to tracks, or producing ambient pieces. The library can also blend with other Eduardo Tarilonte libraries for extended sound design.