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Included in this Exclusive Bundle: Ancient Kingdom, RA, SILK and Gypsy Unleash the sounds of forgotten realms with Ancient Kingdom, a brand-new virtual instrument collection produc ed by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix and featuring world-renowned recording artist Saulius Petreikis playing his rare selection of wind instruments from around the world. With four groundbreaking effects signal paths in addition to pristine multi-mic recordings, step into the unknown and let Ancient Kingdom transport your music into a dimension where the past meets the future and the spirits of lost worlds come to life with every note. From the Echoes of Antiquity to the Edges of the Unknown Ancient Kingdom’s intuitive user interface invites you to explore the primal essence of rare wind instruments while forging into transcendent sonic realms. Anchored by a vivid Center Display with striking 3D instrument models and immersive landscapes representing their origins, its interface offers effortless command over instrument libraries, articulations, multi-mic configurations, and more. The Left Panel empowers you to shape the sound with versatile Mood presets, powerful performance scripts, and precise MIDI controls, while the Right Panel transforms ancient tones into otherworldly textures through innovative FX mixes, convolution reverbs, and flexible channel routing. Unique Recording Techniques In addition to the pristine surround sound recordings, this collection introduces four groundbreaking signal paths. These paths employ various innovative techniques, utilizing amplifiers, vibration enhancers, metallic surfaces, distortion amplifiers, megaphones, tubes, and rotating speakers to create a dynamic and immersive auditory experience. These signal paths take the sounds into an other-worldly dimension like you’ve never heard before. The alternate signal paths enhance the presence and capture the listener’s attention by emphasizing the instruments' attack characteristics, offering a bold and vivid listening experience. Whether used in traditional compositions or experimental soundscapes, Ancient Kingdom provides a rich palette of sounds inspired by the historical essence of these magnificent instruments. What's Included? Ancient Kingdom features 26 instrument categories, each with an array of highly detailed instrument articulations and combinations across a range of instrument type sub-categories that includes Long, Short, Effects, Legato, and Keyswitch. Armenian Duduk (Available in A, C, and G) The Armenian duduk is an ancient double-reed woodwind instrument known for its warm, soulful, and deeply expressive sound with haunting depth, ideal for crafting emotive melodies in cinematic or world music scores. Historically, the duduk is a powerful symbol of Armenian cultural identity and the cornerstone of the nation’s folk music, used in funerals, weddings, and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. Evoke Armenia’s ancient heart in your compositions with the duduk’s mournful, evocative voice. Bansuri The bansuri is a traditional Indian bamboo flute, known for its warm, airy timbre, producing a serene sound ideal for melodic or meditative layers in both solo and ensemble settings. In India, the bansuri has been used since ancient times in devotional ceremonies and raga performances, symbolizing a spiritual connection to Hindu mythology, particularly Lord Krishna’s divine flute. Infuse your music with India’s spiritual essence through the bansuri’s serene, soulful sound. Birbyne (Available in A and Db) The birbyne is a traditional Lithuanian woodwind instrument, typically made of wood, with a pure, nasal timbre producing a bright, folk-like sound, ideal for lively or rustic themes in Baltic or historical compositions. In Lithuania, the birbyne is a cherished voice of rural festivals, where its spirited notes have rallied communities for centuries, preserving folk heritage through vibrant melodies. Capture the vibrant pulse of Baltic festivals in your music with the birbyne’s lively tones. Dambrelis The dambrelis is a traditional Lithuanian jaw harp made from metal or bamboo, which produces sound by plucking a flexible tongue while holding the frame against the teeth or lips. The player's mouth acts as a resonator, shaping the tone and pitch, creating a distinctive twanging, rhythmic sound. It has been used in Lithuanian folk music for centuries, often for solo performance or accompaniment. Historically used by Baltic farmers and herders for entertainment and rituals, it represents simplicity and connection to nature, often played in intimate or ceremonial settings. Infuse your tracks with an earthy Baltic touch with the dambrelis’ twanging rhythmic pulse. Double Shepherd Flute The double shepherd flute is a traditional Slavic double flute, made from wood and consisting of two parallel pipes, creating a rich, dual-layered sound with a warm, harmonious timbre and a bright upper range well-suited for pastoral or emotive themes. Its cultural significance lies in its role in community storytelling and celebrations, preserving Balkan musical identity through oral traditions. Linked to rural shepherding, it was played during long days in the fields, carrying the pulse of village life. Evoke the Balkan highlands in your compositions with the flute’s soulful, harmonious tones. Flugelhorn The flugelhorn is a brass instrument with origins in Germany, known for its smooth, lyrical sound and rich timbre, bridging the gap between the trumpet and French horn. Its warm, mellow sound makes it ideal for majestic yet intimate themes. Developed in 19th-century Germany for military and marching bands, it later became prominent in classical and festive music, symbolizing German precision and innovation in brass design with its noble, uplifting qualities. Evoke the grandeur of Germany’s festive legacy with the flugelhorn’s velvety, majestic tones. Fujara (Available in High and Large) The fujara is a large Slovakian overtone flute made from wood, producing a deep, resonant timbre with natural overtones, delivering a bold, earthy sound perfect for dramatic or meditative melodies in folk or cinematic scores. Recognized as intangible cultural heritage, the fujara symbolizes Slovak folk traditions tied to pastoral life, played by shepherds in the mountains to communicate or reflect, evoking the rugged beauty of Slovak landscapes. Infuse your compositions with Slovak heritage using the fujara’s deep, earthy voice. Goat Horn Amber The goathorn is a traditional Lithuanian wind instrument featuring a simple design with a few finger holes. It is made from a real goat horn, sometimes adorned with amber, and produces a raw, earthy timbre ideal for adding intensity to battle themes or creating visceral ceremonial cues. In Scandinavian and Baltic cultures, goathorns were used in rituals and warfare to signal gatherings or battles, rooted in Norse traditions and symbolizing strength and ancestral connection. Evoke the Scandinavian warrior spirit in your scores with the goathorn’s fierce, primal sound. Goat Horn Ebony The ebony goathorn is a modern variation of the traditional goathorn, crafted from dense, dark ebony wood instead of animal horn. While retaining the classic shape and playing technique, this version offers a richer, more refined tone with improved durability and resonance. It typically features a few finger holes and is used in folk and contemporary interpretations of Baltic music. Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to give a fresh voice to an ancient sound, the ebony goathorn infuses your music with Viking spirit and contemporary craft through its rich, woody tone. Hulusi (Available in High and Low) The hulusi is a traditional Chinese free-reed wind instrument featuring a gourd wind chamber and bamboo pipes, including one main melody pipe and often one or two drone pipes. It produces a smooth, mellow, and haunting sound reminiscent of a clarinet, making it well-suited for lyrical melodies or atmospheric layers in world or cinematic music. Originating from the Dai and other ethnic minorities in Yunnan province, the hulusi was historically played at festivals and courtship rituals, embodying community and social harmony. Evoke China’s ancient revels in your music with the hulusi’s silken, lyrical tones. Irish Whistle (Available in Regular and High) The Irish whistle is a simple six-holed woodwind instrument that produces a bright, clear tone, capable of expressive ornamentation and fast, intricate melodies by a skilled player. In Ireland, it is a cornerstone of traditional folk music, played at pubs, dances, and festivals since the 19th century. It represents cultural identity through storytelling, passing down tales of strength and resilience. Evoke Ireland’s defiant Celtic spirit with the whistle’s bright, expressive melodies. Labanoro Duda The Labanoro duda is a unique and rare Lithuanian bagpipe traditionally associated with the Labanoras region. It features a single drone with a melody pipe (chanter), typically made from wood and animal hide, which produces a robust, droning timbre with driving rhythmic energy. Though it nearly disappeared, recent efforts have revived its craftsmanship and performance, making it a symbol of Lithuanian musical heritage. It continues to celebrate its cultural significance in folk dances, rural festivals, and weddings, with roots tracing back to medieval traditions. Evoke Baltic celebrations in your compositions with the Labanoro duda’s earthy, rhythmic pulse. Native American Cedar Flute(Available in Flute and Piccolo) The Native American flute is a traditional wind instrument used by Indigenous peoples of North America, known for its breathy, warm timbre and haunting, deeply emotive sound. Typically made from wood or bamboo, it has two chambers and is played as an end-blown flute, with a block (or "bird") directing air over a sound hole. Historically, it was integral to courtship ceremonies and storytelling, with each tribe crafting unique designs to reflect spiritual connection, healing, and communal values tied to Indigenous traditions. Evoke ancestral spirits with the flute’s breathy, heartfelt melodies. Persian Ney Flute The Persian ney is an ancient end-blown flute made from a hollow reed with six finger holes, producing a breathy, intimate timbre and poignant, emotional sound ideal as a solo melodic voice. It is central to Persian classical music and Sufi mysticism, played for centuries in spiritual and poetic settings, its expressions of longing and divine connection symbolizing cultural significance. Infuse your scores with Persian mysticism using the ney’s emotive, soulful voice. Shakuhachi The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute with five finger holes that creates a rich, breathy timbre, capable of producing a wide range of expressive sounds through subtle breath control and finger techniques. Originally used by Zen Buddhist monks for meditation since the 8th century, the shakuhachi is now a key instrument in Japanese classical, folk, and contemporary music, embodying the spiritual discipline and tranquility central to Japanese Zen tradition. Evoke Japan’s meditative serenity with the shakuhachi’s raw, soulful call. Skuduciai Pipes Skuduciai pipes are traditional Lithuanian panpipe-like instruments made from wood or reed, producing a delicate, airy quality with a woody timbre that adds subtle, organic textures. They are an important part of Lithuania’s cultural heritage, played in folk festival ensembles practicing ancient polyphonic traditions. Their origins in rural villages tie them to communal harmony and nature. Evoke Lithuania’s ancient rural spirit in your scores with the pipes’ gentle, airy tones. Viking Lur The Viking lur is an ancient Scandinavian and Baltic wind instrument made from bronze or wood and shaped in a long, curved form resembling an animal horn. With no finger holes, it plays natural harmonics that gives it a bold, brassy timbre with a haunting, resonant tone ideal for epic fanfares and battle themes. Dating back to the Bronze Age, lurs are iconic symbols of early Nordic musical heritage, used in ancient traditions to signal important events or rituals and unite communities in ceremony. Evoke Viking glory in your compositions with the lur’s commanding, regal tones. Viking Voices The vocal traditions of the Norse people during the Viking Age were often tied to storytelling, rituals, and communal gatherings. Viking voices produce a raw, guttural timbre with primal expressions, taking the form of chanting as part of rituals, rhythmic recitation, mythic storytelling, and melodic forms rooted in oral tradition. They form a vital part of Norse cultural and spiritual life, evoking ancestral spirits and collective strength. Evoke ancestral hymns in your compositions with the raw, primal depth of Viking voices. Viking War Horn The Viking war horn is a traditional Nordic signaling instrument, typically carved from animal horn or wood, which produces a deep, commanding sound whose power belies its simple design. During the Viking Age, war horns—symbols of courage and calls to action—were used to communicate across great distances, rallying warriors, signaling attacks, and initiating gatherings and sacred rituals. Evoke the Viking marauder’s spirit in your compositions with the war horn’s deep, resonant blast. What Will You Create? This isn’t just another virtual instrument collection—it’s a portal to uncharted sonic realms for composers and producers seeking to transcend the ordinary. Ancient Kingdom, crafted by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, harnesses the haunting, rare wind instruments of Saulius Petreikis, paired with pristine multi-mic recordings and four innovative effects signal paths. These tools defy convention, blending ancient timbres with futuristic textures to ignite your creative spark. If you’re ready to weave the spirits of lost worlds into your music, this extraordinary library is your key to crafting bold, timeless soundscapes. Quantum Leap - RA - PLAY Edition, THE DEFINITIVE RARE AND ETHNIC VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT now available with the advanced featuers of PLAY In addition to PLAY's intuitive custom interface, Quantum Leap RA - PLAY Edition includes many other features, such as: 64-bit (with 32-bit compatibility) Intelligent performance section including portamento, repetition, legato Features round robin reset Offers improved articulation window and controls State-of-the-art convolution reverb with pre-delay Improved micro-tuning Improved sound quality with high-resolution audio engine Hi-fidelity one pole filter for natural cross-fades Stereo image editing is now possible using channel sourcing The instruments featured in the PLAY Editions are newly-programmed for PLAY from the original recordings Quantum Leap RA - PLAY Edition provides composers with access to a variety of rare and unique instruments from Africa, Europe, India, the Americas and Australia, the Far East, and the Middle East and Turkish Empires. Musicians will find that RA has an amazing sound quality and they'll marvel at the articulation of each instrument which has a wide range that goes from controlled to expressive. All of the instruments and ensembles featured in the collection were sampled extensively as a means of preserving the true character and expression of each instrument. For the first time with the Quantum Leap RA - PLAY Edition, users will have more control over the sounds offered in the collection along with the ability to load even more instruments than ever before Details In ancient Egypt, RA was regarded as the creator of everything, the god of the sun. RA is usually represented with the body of a man and the head of a hawk, holding an ankh & sceptre. The chief location of RA worship was Heliopolis (a Greek word meaning city of the sun). RA is an appropriate name for the largest, and most comprehensive rare and ethnic virtual instrument ever made. RA was born a few years ago, as a sample library called "Rare Instruments." All of the sounds from Rare Instruments are included in RA, but this only represents approximately one-tenth of the content. The other ninety percent of RA was recorded at a top studio in Hollywood. Because of the size and complexity of the project, I brought in two talented producers, Pacemaker and Tony Austin to co-produce RA with me. They have worked on some other Quantum Leap projects and had some great ideas for RA. We spent time hunting down the best ethnic artists on the West Coast. Los Angeles is so ethnically diverse and blessed with excellent institutions like Cal Arts, it is actually the ideal place to record a rare and ethnic collection. You will find RA has amazing sound quality. RA was captured with a phase accurate 8-mic setup that gives a complete 3 dimensional image of the instrument. It is this type of sound that takes to artificial or sampled reverb extremely well. The sound is clear and broad. Mics used were Neumann U67 (U47s as alternates), Neuman M50, AKG C12 and Shoepps. Another cool aspect of this virtual instrument is the fact that we recorded ethnic ensembles. This was done with African drums, bagpipes, gamelan and a Middle Eastern string section. The sound of these ensembles cannot be realistically simulated by layering solo instruments. RA was a very expensive project, but well worth the cost. A lot of thought went into selecting instruments that would appeal to composers of all types, from dance music, to film. You might want to put the middle eastern string section in your next pop tune, or the hardanger fiddle in a sweeping romantic score ala LOTR. You might also be surprised at how little percussion is included in this giant ethnic collection. The reason is, we already covered much of this in Quantum Leap Stormdrum. Stormdrum is the ideal companion to RA. The percussion in RA compliments Stormdrum perfectly. You can have a lot of fun with RA. The possibilities are simply endless, especially when you mix the sounds of different cultures together. Load up the middle eastern string section, apply an Indian or Egyptian tuning from the micro-tuning presets and play octaves. Make a really cool groove with the didgeridoo fx and the Vietnamese jaw harp. Take a classical filmscore piece and replace all of the instruments with their ethnic counterparts: strings with middle eastern string section, solo violin or cello with electric baritone violin, hardanger fiddle or erhu, french horn with alpenhorn, flute with dizi, oboe with duduk, percussion with taikos and African percussion, harp with kora, trombones with rag dung etc. etc.... Or perhaps try the hurdy gurdy, hardanger fiddle, washburn guitar, mandolin and the dizi and make an interesting folk ensemble or the gamelan ensemble with the ney flute, duduk and esraj. And don't forget the reverb! Produced by NICK PHOENIX All sounds in demos 1-4 are SILK multi-samples triggered from a midi keyboard, except the percussion, which is from SD2 PRO. The sound you hear in the demos is the raw sound coming from PLAY. No external effects, EQ or reverb was used in these demos, except a subtle compressor, which was placed on the master bus. No phrases or performances from SILK were used in demos 1-4. Incredibly detailed Silk Road instruments from China, Persia and India. The most ambitious ethnic instrument ever created 25 gig instrument: 20 gigs of multi-samples and 5 gigs of authentic performances Recorded legato intervals for erhu, zhonghu, jinhu, electric cello, kemenche, duduk, 30 piece string section, dilruba, bansuri Master musicians recorded at East West Studios, using vintage Neumann microphones, Neve consoles and Meitner converters PLAY 64 bit (and 32-bit) interface features state of the art convolution reverb, scripting and new revolutionary micro-tuning system NEW: Quantum Leap Silk Sound Set for Sibelius All instruments featured in SILK are multi-sampled with extreme attention to detail offering the maximum in expression. Quantum Leap SILK contains extensive articulations, interval sampling (where appropriate), round robin (alternate samples), legato scripting, and phrases to give the feeling of smooth effortless performance - like silk. Each musician recorded for SILK is a master of his instrument, providing the best and most accurate sound available. SILK also allows users to adapt the instruments using dozens of useful micro tunings in the key of their choice. This microtuning system is the first of it's kind, and is a true breakthrough for PLAY. Instruments from Persia Electric Cello (bowed string) Kemenche (bowed string) Nay (wind) Duduk (wind) Tar (string) Qanun (string) 30 piece string section (bowed string) Instruments from China Erhu (bowed string) Zhonghu (bowed string) Jinhu (bowed string) Pipa (string) Guzheng (string) Yangqin (string) Sheng (accordion) Suona low (brass) Suona high (brass) Dizi low (wind) Dizi hi (wind) Xiao (wind) Bawu (wind) Instruments from India Dilruba (bowed string) Sarod (string) Tanpura (string) Bansuri (wind) "When you pair this up with the top-notch PLAY engine, you get an unbeatable duo. There is some true character represented in Gypsy. Even more than that, I'm always enthralled when something inspires me to create, which is what I believe this library does beautifully." - MUSIC4GAMES. QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY features a collection of extremely detailed Gypsy style virtual instruments capable of playing completely realistic performances. Gypsy is essential for film, TV and game composers. The nylon string guitar, violin and trombone can play in both Gypsy and Classical styles. In the classical realm these three instruments are unparalleled in the sampling world in terms of playability, diversity and sound quality. The new king of sampled violins has arrived. The violin and trombone feature many articulations, repetitions and even true legato intervals. All of the guitars were sampled with up and down strokes, many velocities and picking styles, release trails, chords and effects. GYPSY's guitars sound incredible and were played by one of the best session guitarists in Los Angeles, David Kole. The accordions feature many different setups, all with air flow in and out samples, as well as expressive samples, chords, and left hand bass. GYPSY also has a very cool GYPSY percussion program and two flamenco dancers (foot stomps, as well as traditional castanets). GYPSY also features an incredible bandoneon and cimbalom, two very rare instruments. QUICK FACTS: Produced by NICK PHOENIX Approximately 11 Gigabytes of content Solo instruments with unprecedented detail Violin (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style Classical Guitar Flamenco Guitar Django Style Guitar Spanish Steel String Guitar Campana Accordion Silvestri Accordion Excelsior Accordion Bandoneon (tango accordian) Trombone (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style Cimbalom (Eastern European Hammered Dulcimer) Flamenco Dancer foor stomps and castanets Gypsy percussion Show more