Safwan Matni
Zourna
Zourna is a quarter tone adjustable folk-ethnic VSTi plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.
VST2Folk & ethnic
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DSK
World StringZ
World StringZ by DSK offers 13 authentic world string instruments including Celtic harp, Sitar, and Turkish Oud with velocity sensitivity and MIDI automation support.
VST3Folk & ethnic
Samsara Cycle Audio
VPS
VPS by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST plugin that emulates ethnic zither instruments with 50 zither-based waveforms and expressive controls.
VST2Folk & ethnic
RDGAudio
Vintage Marching Snare Roll
Vintage Marching Snare Roll by RDGAudio delivers 15 looping marching band snare patterns with adjustable ADSR parameters and built-in amp and algorithmic reverb.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Varazuvi Entertainment
Varazuvi Indian Flute
Varazuvi Indian Flute offers authentic high-resolution recordings of an Indian flute, allowing detailed control over attack, decay, sustain, release, volume, and reverb to craft expressive folk sounds.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Samsara Cycle Audio
Ukulele
Ukulele by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin featuring the authentic sound of a Hawaiian guitar for Windows.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-WINDHARP
SIM-WINDHARP is a VST2 effect plugin that generates aeolian harp sounds along with wind and tree rustling effects. It allows mixing these natural sounds and supports sidechain control of wind speed.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-THROAT
SIM-THROAT by Quilcom is a free VST2 effect plugin for Windows designed to simulate throat singing by processing your vocal input. It offers a playful way to create unique vocal noises.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-SHENG
SIM-SHENG by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the ancient Chinese mouth organ known as the sheng, producing authentic folk-ethnic wind instrument sounds.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-MIJWIZ
SIM-MIJWIZ by Quilcom is a synthesizer that simulates the Arabic wind instrument Mijwiz, also suitable for Arghul and Sipsi. Offers custom scale creation and diverse timbres.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-MBIRA
SIM-MBIRA is a free VST plugin by Quilcom that simulates the African Mbira and Kalimba, capturing the characteristic thumb piano sound.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-KZ
SIM-KZ by Quilcom is a free kazoo simulating effect plugin that processes microphone input to transform your humming voice into kazoo sounds.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-HANDPAN
SIM-HANDPAN by Quilcom simulates a modern handpan instrument with authentic tuning, offering an affordable alternative to expensive physical handpans.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-GYIL
SIM-GYIL by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin that simulates the African Gyil, a traditional xylophone with resonating gourds and distinctive buzzing membranes, perfect for folk and ethnic music production on Windows.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-DUNGCHEN
SIM-DUNGCHEN by Quilcom is a free synthesizer plugin that simulates the traditional Tibetan dungchen horn without using samples. Available in 32 and 64-bit VST2 formats for Windows.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-DIZI
SIM-DIZI by Quilcom is a free VST2 instrument plugin that synthesizes the sound of the Chinese dizi flute with detailed control over timbre and behavior, using no samples.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-DIDGE
SIM-DIDGE by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that simulates the sounds of the Australian aboriginal Yidaki (didgeridoo) using synthesis and optional vocal input.
VST2Folk & ethnic
Quilcom
SIM-BP
SIM-BP by Quilcom is a synthesizer plugin designed to emulate the sound of various bagpipes using synthesis rather than samples, allowing deep control over timbre and behavior.
VST2Folk & ethnic
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