MOTU Ethno Instrument 2 Universal World/Ethnic Instrument

Ethno Instrument Version 2 delivers expressive ethnic instrument sounds combined with authentic world music loops and phrases in one window. This massive 21GB library delivers all the exotic textures you need to take your recordings to the four corners of the globe.

Start with a huge library of multisample instruments from all over the world, recorded with pristine audio fidelity. Browse and search by category or geographic region. Now add hundreds of authentic loops and phrases, instantly tempo-locked to your host software time line. Slice loops with one click to trigger each beat from your keyboard, or drag & drop them directly into your host software tracks. Play authentic non-western tunings and scales using your favorite MIDI controller. Adjust sounds quickly with Ethno’s intuitive controls.

Key Features

• Instant access to 21 GB of world instrument sounds, loops and phrases together in one window.
• Browse sounds by category or by region of the world.
• Search for presets directly in the browser by typing any name or keyword text.
• Create layered stacks in seconds.
• Tempo-sync features let you browse & play loops in tempo with your music.
• Sliced loops let you rearrange beats or play them via your MIDI controller.
• Drag & drop audio phrases and loops directly into your host software, tempo-locked to your project time line.
• Unique "Slice" button instantly divides loop into slices that you can play individually from your MIDI keyboard, drum pad or other MIDI controller.
• Drag & drop sliced loops as MIDI data into MIDI tracks in your host software for unlimited reprogramming using the
• MIDI sequencing features of your host software.
• Very high-quality loop and phrase time-stretching, even at extremely slow or fast tempos, with technology licensed from the IRCAM Institute for audio research in Paris.
• Convolution reverb provides authentic acoustic spaces, from natural settings like caves and forests to spacious concert halls and soaring cathedrals.
• Apply microtonal tuning and scales from around the globe to any Ethno instrument sound.
• Download and import free Scala-format microtuning files from the internet, or create your own microtuning scales.
• Advanced programming for live performance, including key switching, velocity crossfades and zone splits.
• Many keyswitch presets for expressive performance of many instruments.
• Supports unlimited parts and up to 64 MIDI channels (stand-alone or with supporting hosts).
• Unlimited polyphony and ultra-low software latency.
• Submix to 17 stereo output pairs.
• Plug-in formats
• MAS
• VST (Mac & PC)
• AAX (Mac & PC)
• RTAS (Mac & PC)
• Audio Units
• Disk streaming (per part) conserves RAM resources and quickens load times.
• Supports all major Mac/PC plug-in formats. Stand-alone version included.
• Superb sound quality with the 32-bit UVI Engine XT - acclaimed worldwide for its lush and powerful sound.
• Fast operation - instant access to all parameters in one window.
• Multitimbral - create stacks and layers in seconds.
• Expert mode - add, remove and layer instruments on the fly, as you play.
• Individual controls for each instrument, loop and phrase, including ADSR envelope, LFO (for vibrato, tremolo, etc.), tone controls, tuning and velocity response.
• Multis - create, save, load and share entire ensembles of any size and scope.
• Version 1 compatibility ensures that if you upgrade to Version 2, all of your Version 1 compositions remain in tact.

Technical Specifications

MOTU Ethno Instrument version 2.0 has the following system requirements:
A minimum of 1 GB of RAM is required. However, since Ethno Instrument loads samples (or a portion of the samples) into the computer's RAM add as much RAM as possible to your computer; at least 2 GB is highly recommended. Ethno also allows samples to be streamed directly from disk thus freeing up RAM.
A large hard drive (preferably at least 100 GB) with enough space to hold the 21 GB soundbank files. See below for Mac- and Windows-specific hard drive requirements.
iLok USB key which must be purchased separately. iLok NOT included.
An available USB port for the iLok USB key. If you have multiple products which use iLoks for authorization you can consolidate multiple authorizations onto a single iLok; see this tech note.
A CD/DVD disk drive for installation.

For Mac OS X:
Mac OS X version 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, or 10.4; v10.4.11 or later is required.
PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster CPU (including PowerPC G5 CPUs and all Intel processor Macs). Multi-processor or multi-core PowerMac G5s or Intel processor Macs are recommended.
The hard drive containing the Ethno 2 soundbank files must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (also known as HFS+). Journalling can be on or off.
A digital audio workstation program or other program that hosts MAS, AU, VST, or RTAS instrument plug-ins. As Ethno has 34 outputs (stereo main outs + 16 stereo aux outputs), the host needs to support instruments with greater than 32 outputs. Alternatively, Ethno Instrument can be used as a standalone application.

For Windows:
Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, or XP; for native 64-bit operation, a 64-bit version of Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista is required.
Pentium 4 1 GHz or faster CPU; for native 64-bit operation, a 64-bit CPU is required. Multi-processor or multi-core PCs are recommended.
The hard drive containing the Ethno 2 soundbank files must be formatted as NTFS.
A digital audio workstation program or other program that hosts VST or RTAS instrument plug-ins. For native 64-bit plug-in operation, a 64-bit VST host application is required. As Ethno has 34 outputs (stereo main outs + 16 stereo aux outputs), the host needs to support instruments with greater than 32 outputs. Alternatively, Ethno Instrument can be used as a standalone application.