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cryophonik
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Registered: Jan 2008
Location: Elk Grove, CA USA
Question World/Ethnic VSTs?

I know this is a trance forum, but I suspect that many of you produce other styles as well (e.g., chillout/ambient, tribal house, etc.), so I figured I ask for opinions. I've been considering buying one of the following for over a year now:

- MOTU Ethno
- EWQL RA
- Ethno World 4

Does anybody have any experience with any of these and can you share your thoughts on their usability for EDM/IDM/etc.? I've read countless reviews of each, but they're always from guys writing world, new age, or cinematic music; whereas I'm more interested in incorporating them into my downtempo stuff (Delerium-esque) and/or even my housier-sounding tracks. I'll admit that I'm leaning toward MOTU Ethno and away from the others because I really dislike EWQL as a company (no resale of its products, even when they don't work as advertised [e.g., PLAY engine]), but I could be convinced.

Also, I have Kontakt 3, so I'd be interested in any other world/ethnic libraries that you care to recommend, but the three that I'm considering seem to be the most diverse libraries/instruments on the market.


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MrJiveBoJingles
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For a long time I have wanted a big sample library filled with exotic drum and instrument sounds a la Future Sound Of London. Ethno looks nice but is so expensive. Maybe an idea for Christmas.

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cryophonik
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quote:
Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
Ethno looks nice but is so expensive.


It is, but it's the least expensive of those three! Another point in its favor. Fortunately, I just sold some stuff and I have a GC coupon, so it will cost me next to nothing out of pocket. FWIW it does require iLok, in case that's an issue for you should you decide to get it.


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Owsey
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I'd love to buy the MOTU Ethno. These MP3 samples sound fantastic:

http://www.motu.com/products/softwa...3-examples.html

This product is next on my wish list

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MrJiveBoJingles
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Apparently it ships with the iLok pre-authorized, so that should be no problem as I have a few USB ports left.

You know, screw it, I am going to buy this. I think it will be worth it for all these new sounds. I'll have to quit buying new music for a while to make up for this, though.

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cryophonik
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Apparently it ships with the iLok pre-authorized,..



Yeah, that's one thing I really like about MOTU. I bought BPM a while ago (since sold it) and was expecting to authorize it on an iLok that I already had - I was pretty surprised to open the box and find the pre-authorized dongle!


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quote:
Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
Apparently it ships with the iLok pre-authorized, so that should be no problem as I have a few USB ports left.

You know, screw it, I am going to buy this. I think it will be worth it for all these new sounds. I'll have to quit buying new music for a while to make up for this, though.



Let us know how it is before we take the leap

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MrJiveBoJingles
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I ordered it through Sweetwater and chose free shipping. No idea how long that normally takes.

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cryophonik
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quote:
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I ordered it through Sweetwater and chose free shipping. No idea how long that normally takes.


They ship UPS, which is pretty slow IME and IIRC they specify 7-10 days, but I usually get it within 5-6 days, depending on which day it ships.

I'm about 90% positive that I'm going to head over to GC on my lunch break and pick it up as well. Hmmmm....if all three of us have it....collab!!!


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DjStephenWiley
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ethno world sounds freakin awesome

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Owsey
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quote:
Originally posted by cryophonik
Hmmmm....if all three of us have it....collab!!!


That would be awesome I'll have enough for it next week. Can't wait to try it out.

This makes me want it even more:

http://www.motu.com/products/softwa...os/video03.html

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quote:
Originally posted by cryophonik
They ship UPS, which is pretty slow IME and IIRC they specify 7-10 days, but I usually get it within 5-6 days, depending on which day it ships.

I'm about 90% positive that I'm going to head over to GC on my lunch break and pick it up as well. Hmmmm....if all three of us have it....collab!!!


post some samples if u dont mind and give us the run down - i may grab this too

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