Two New Virtual Instruments from Wizoo
October 9, 2004
Darbuka and Latigo are Wizoo's latest virtual instruments, available for both PC and Mac, that focus on
bringing authentic percussion experiences to user tracks. Darbuka delivers
Arabic and Middle Eastern styles where Latigo embodies Latin American
traditions. Breaking from the traditional model of sample libraries and
players, these plug-ins deliver real performances played
by world-renowned percussionists. Wizoo's proprietary FlexGroove engine
gives the user full real-time control over arrangement, performance, sound
and integrated surround ambience.
Darbuka features 2GB of performances by world-renowned percussionists Suat
Borazan and Mohamed Zaki playing authentic instruments such as darbuka,
douhola, bendir, riqq, sagat, tura, bongos and shaker. These
original multitrack groove performances are derived from the cultures of
Algeria, Arabian Gulf, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nubia, Sudan, Tunisia
and Turkey. Styles include Ayoub/Zar, Baio, Chiftetelli, Churchuna, Dabkkah,
Darig, Daza, Dishka, Fallahi, Fazani, Karachi, Jirk, Laz Havasi, Libi,
Maghrebi, Maksum, Malfuf, Mambo Sudani, Masmoudy Kebir, Nubian Reggae,
Nubian Samba, Rai, Roman Havasi, Rumba Khaligi, Rumba Masri, Saidi, Samai
Thakil, Sufi, Sudasi, Tom Tom, Wahda, Wahrani, Wals, Zafa and Zorofat.
Latigo features 1GB of original multitrack groove performances
from Grammy-award winner Clay Ostwald, Edwin Bonilla and Olbin Burgos of the
Miami Sound Machine. The variety of instruments includes full drum
kit, bongos, congas, quinta, djembe, cuica, surdo, timbales, repenique,
pandeiros, cowbell, agogos, triangle, claves, guiro, samba whistle, shekere,
caxixi, cabasa, maracas, shaker, clap, ganza, reco, wataki, bombo and
tambora. Styles from Brazil, the Caribbean, Columbia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and
Venezuela include Abacua, Afro-Cuban, Bembe, Bolero, Bomba, Bossa Nova,
Caballo, Calypso, Cha Cha Cha, Charanga, Columbia, Columbian, Comparsa,
Cucuye, Danza, Gaita, Guaguanco Timba, Guaguanco Mozambique, Mambo,
Merengue, Mongo, Salsa, Palo, Pello Mozambique, Pilon, Plena, Samba, Songo,
Son Montuno.
Both Darbuka and Latigo share the same virtual instrument technology that
allows users to customize the performances. Real-time performance
controls include tempo, tempo scale, variance, timing effects (tight/loose,
quantize, swing), instrument groups, pattern complexity, mute/solo, level,
positioning and more. The integrated mixer includes independent EQ, punch,
and ambience adjustment for each instrument. Users can place instruments
freely in one of 15 different surround stages, as well as play patterns,
fills, solos, variations and mutes via MIDI keys. Instrument combinations
can be stored in 61 scene memories. Outputs are provided main
stereo/surround plus 14 individual instruments.
Both Darbuka and Latigo are compatible with Mac Audio Units, VST Win/Mac and
Mac RTAS. Windows minimum requirements are Windows XP on a Pentium III 500
MHz or AMD7 (Pentium III / Athlon 1 GHz or faster recommended) with 256 MB
RAM, 2GB free hard disk space and VST 2.0-compatible host software.
Macintosh minimum requirements are OS X 10.3 or higher on a G3 500 MHz (G4
or faster recommended) with 256 MB RAM, 2GB free hard disk space. And VST
2.0-, AU- or RTAS-compatible host software. Both platforms require a MIDI
Interface, DVD-ROM drive for installation, and Internet connection (on any
computer) for software certification.
Wizoo Darbuka and Latigo are currently shipping and carry an MSRP of $299.95
USD each.
M-Audio
is the exclusive worldwide distributor for these new products. For more information, visit their web site at www.wizoo.com. |
