Best-Service Arabic E-Oud: (Crossgrade from Arabic Oud, Download)

Expand your oriental instrument collection with the Arabic E-Oud Crossgrade, the electric counterpart to one of the world’s most revered string instruments. Designed specifically for existing owners of the Arabic Oud or Qanun library, this crossgrade seamlessly integrates the authentic sound of an amplified oud into your digital music production workflow. Created in close collaboration with renowned Syrian oud virtuoso Bassam Ayoub, the Arabic E-Oud captures the distinctive character that emerges when traditional oud construction meets modern pickup technology, creating a perfect sonic bridge between oriental tradition and contemporary western music production.

The Arabic E-Oud library delivers an impressive 25 articulations with velocity layers and up to 16 Round Robins, providing the nuanced playing variations essential for authentic maqam performance and rhythmic accompaniment. The instrument features integrated microtunings including Bayati, Rast, Saba, and Seka—each with Normal and Syriac Church variants—allowing professional performers to work within the precise tonal systems of Arabic music. Whether you’re crafting melodic passages or intricate rhythmic patterns, the versatile sound spectrum enriches any production style and works equally well for studio composition and live performance applications.

The Engine Player interface streamlines your workflow with intuitive access to essential microtuning controls and flexible keyswitch functionality. Choose between Latch Keyswitches that remain active after release and Hold Keyswitches that respond only to sustained key pressure, enabling incredibly realistic performance articulation. The included MIDI Song Keys provide ready-made sequences that showcase the Arabic E-Oud’s extensive playing possibilities, while the Best Service ENGINE 2 Sample Player is included to get you started immediately. Compatible with Engine Version 2.7.0.17 or higher, this crossgrade upgrade is the ideal choice for producers and sound designers seeking to add the electric oud’s distinctive character to their existing oriental instrument collection.

Key Features

• Crossgrade for existing Arabic Oud/Qanun library owners
• 25 articulations with velocity layers and up to 16 Round Robins
• Integrated microtunings: Bayati, Rast, Saba, and Seka with variants
• Latch and Hold Keyswitch functionality for realistic performance control
• MIDI Song Keys with pre-programmed sequences
• Best Service ENGINE 2 Sample Player included
• Requires Engine Version 2.7.0.17 or higher
• Authentic electric oud sound recorded by virtuoso Bassam Ayoub
• Ideal for maqam performance, studio production, and live applications