World Percussion Tuned
World PercussionTuned
$149.00USD
Product Overview
World Percussion – Tuned is a tuned percussion instrument library for Native Instruments Kontakt, recorded in a world-class scoring stage.
Performed by Ian Watson, the library brings together a wide range of pitched percussion instruments from different musical traditions. The focus is on natural tone and musical performances suited to cinematic and compositional use.
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Tuned Percussion
World Percussion – Tuned brings together a wide range of pitched percussion instruments, with a focus on natural tone and musical performances.
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Featured Artist
Ian Watson is an Australian percussionist and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience across world music and acoustic performance. His playing brings a strong sense of feel, timing, and musical depth to the performances captured in this library.
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Performance and Dynamics
World Percussion – Tuned uses a traditional sampling approach centered on real performance. Each instrument is captured with multiple hit types and dynamic layers, allowing subtle variation while maintaining clarity and control.
Instrument Collection
- 2 Balafon
- Mbira
- Bonang
- Jenglong
- 2 Saron
- Gypsy Dulcimer
- Crotales
- Glockenspiel
- Hand Pan
- Marimba
- Tubular Bells
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
- Steel Pan
- Bass Steel Pan
Each instrument is sampled individually to preserve tone, response, and performance character.
Workflow
World Percussion – Tuned is designed for straightforward performance and sequencing.
Virtual Stage and Microphone Control
A virtual stage allows control over microphone perspective, giving flexibility from close and intimate sound to wider, cinematic room presence. A traditional mixer view is also available, allowing users to choose the approach that best suits their mixing workflow.
Kontakt Player Compatibility
World Percussion – Tuned runs in the free Native Instruments Kontakt Player and does not require a full Kontakt license. NKS support is included.
Library Size
Approximately 26.31 GB of compressed recorded material.
Interface
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Macintosh
macOS* 14, 15 and 26 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
- Supports Core Audio
Windows
Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Graphics hardware support for Direct3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
- Supports ASIO and WASAPI
An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate the products in this collection. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.
*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.
Runs in the free Kontakt Player
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatible
