UVI World Suite 2 | Exploring Instruments From Around The Globe

[@samanthahuff6497]

The boys watched this for the third time again this morning. Love this musical trip around the world. :)

[@PraiseTracks]

That’s wonderful, so glad they are enjoying watching. There is nothing like music to spark imagination. Thanks so much for watching.

[@soulslomusic]

As a producer whose style is influenced from music around the globe, I appreciate this thorough review and walkthrough of this library! Fantastic playing.

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure. Thanks so much for watching and the kind words.

[@MrTb971]

Merveilleux …👍🏿👍🏼💕🎉

[@chriswerner5169]

Thank you for this journey through the world and world suite 2, bought it a week ago and I'm on the same travel.

[@PraiseTracks]

Yes, it is really an amazing collection, once you get started into it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@glitmproductions]

I was so torn between Celtic era 2 and uvi world suite 2, but After carefully listening to the multiple hours of you playing with this and Celtic era 2, you've shown me that the only logical solution is to buy both. So many beautiful sounds we rarely hear in north america and I can't wait to get lost in these libraries! Thank you so much for your in-depth overview of everything and for actually playing the instruments so we can hear exactly what we're buying, in context instead of just the stock "demo tracks" seen on the websites. You're awesome! I love your energy, enthusiasm and knowledge! Can't wait to see more from you! Keep it up! 🤘🔥🤘

[@johnnykita]

Your presentation is wonderful! Your voice, explanation and obvious musicianship is just so beautiful! I'm so grateful for your video. Thank You Simeon! (I just installed the World Suite 2 and am going to dive into it after I listen to your entire video).

[@PraiseTracks]

I so appreciate your very kind words, they are such an encouraging blessing to me. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you find endless inspiration as you explore World Suite even more. Joyfully yours! 🤓🎹

[@Gabriel-l2j1r]

This dude plays it so nicely!

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@darrenhirst9900]

You make your videos so fun it makes people want to take up music. When god made you Simeon he took his time. Thank you.

[@PraiseTracks]

It is indeed my pleasure. Thanks ever so much for your kind words, they are so appreciated. Thanks for watching. All the best.

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

this library is a bargain, tons of samples from all sorts of continents, terrific and they sound so damn realistic

[@tjskyye9409]

Your music is mesmerizing, we couldn’t stop watching! Thanks for sharing.

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed watching. There is so much more to come. 😎

[@Nizaammosesguitarist]

Hi Simeon Amburgey :-) i just keep coming back to listen to how much fun you have with this hahaha, i have a funny Q though, when i load my flamenco guitar specifically the Flamenco guitar rythym, i get so sound from it, any ideas?i

[@PraiseTracks]

I will check it and let you know.

[@Nizaammosesguitarist]

@@PraiseTracks thanks so much. I load the flamenco rhythm program, the keys are yellow n white., but no sound

[@PraiseTracks]

Nizam, So the YELLOW KEYS are where you would play CHORDS, at least TWO NOTES. Then the upper white keys will play the phrases corresponding to the chord you are voicing with your left hand using the yellow keys. I hope that helps. Thanks again for watching. Joyfully!🎹

[@torbenhellborn3175]

. . in continuing . . regarding "richness" of the timbre . . I should be interested in knowing how the sound reach me ears . . I mean what sound-card are you playing through and into what speakers . . and is the camara-mic the only one r do you have an extern mic put into the camera . . just curiuos . . Best regards

[@PraiseTracks]

Torben, at the time I was using a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd gen. All of the sound is directly from the computer output into the video recording software with no additional EQ or processing to ensure the library comes through as it should right out of the box. My voiceover is a Rode shotgun mic just in front and above my head. I am using Cakewalk by BandLab as my DAW host that helps me route the virtual instrument and microphone sound directly to OBS Studio to record the audio and video. Thanks so much for the kind words and support.

[@torbenhellborn3175]

@@PraiseTracks And thank you again for your kind information . . Best and a good evening to you (and yours) Torben

[@buluemas]

Thank you, I really enjoyed your video. 10 stars for you

[@ctatrains]

"Ricola" lol! Good one.

[@PraiseTracks]

I could not help myself 😂 Thanks so much for watching.

[@Nizaammosesguitarist]

Man i love your presence so much, you bring so much joy in presenting these videos, I'm still convinced you related to Hans Zimmer hahaha, well done

[@PraiseTracks]

I believe music is in all of our DNAs and it only takes a spark to ignite that fire. Nizaam, I really appreciate your kind comments, they are very encouraging. I wonder if Hans is on 23 and Me????? Joyfully! 🎹

[@chrwrd2960]

Thank you! Nice demo! 😄

[@PraiseTracks]

My pleasure. There is so much to explore with this collection.

[@joegrint6280]

Hi Simeon - Joe from the CbB Forum here - enjoying watching your walkthrough. Quite an amusing thing on the Celtic bagpipes where the GUI description shows North Umbrian Pipes for the Northumbrian pipes - they were out a couple of thousand miles there!

[@PraiseTracks]

Hey Joe, great to see you here. So glad you are enjoying the channel. Yes, World Instruments are an entirely new ballgame but you know what they say about the details. 😳 Thanks so much for watching and please let me know if I can ever be of service or cover a topic. All the best.

[@joegrint6280]

@@PraiseTracks Cheers Simeon - will do - best wishes to you too! I was impressed with your flamenco guitar playing by the way - I must learn the scales!

[@torbenhellborn3175]

Thank you for the demo . . what a pleasure to hear all the intruments via such a great musician !

[@ldorgodeardorff1133]

Nice demonstration sir.

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much. This was a massive collection to playthrough, and I am so glad you enjoyed going on the journey with me.

[@basementmidi]

Your playing really showcases these instruments. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing! Phenomenal video!!!

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much. It is difficult to translate some of the instruments as they are not typically played on the keyboard. It does however provide a great opportunity to learn so much about these amazing world instruments and cultures. All the best for the new year and thanks again for watching.

[@basementmidi]

@@PraiseTracks ...but you do it so well! Also love the fact you are a fellow cakewalk user. UVI should be using you as an ambassador. I only wish I had some of your talent. Best wishes from Ohio!

[@PraiseTracks]

UVI has been very generous and I have some other libraries that will find there way to the channel in the new year. This past year as we all know has been crazy so I am glad to be getting things on a more stable, intentional schedule ;^). All the best from across the river.

[@Keroser1983]

This is amazing!!! literally the world at your fingers....Oh my....Thanks for the video as always!!!

[@PraiseTracks]

Yes, it is so amazing the possibilities that are out there, it really takes my breath away at times.

[@jameerlawrencebondoc8162]

@@PraiseTracks Request: Philippines, Thailand, Korea, More Indonesia Instruments and Greece.

[@jameerlawrencebondoc8162]

:) pls i wish there are some for World Suite III

[@DavidCoffinshirtguy]

A fabulous gift, thank you Simeon!

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure, so glad you enjoyed watching.

[@jvlivsroy]

THANK YOU & BRAVOOO 👏😎👍 #UVI is the best !

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed watching. Much more to come.

[@jvlivsroy]

Simeon Amburgey GREAT demo / presentation ! Thank you so much for this work ! Now I follow you 😎😇🤩

[@devonk298]

Intelligent review - thank you for that and for not wasting my precious viewing time.

[@PraiseTracks]

My pleasure, I am so glad you enjoyed watching. All the best.

[@devonk298]

@@PraiseTracks Got Hijacked with your KLANG review which is equally as well done and no - it's not that I'm just euphoric to the long awaited trainwreck that finally ended today.Well, maybe - just a little bit. Looking forward to your upcoming reviews. New subscriber :)

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much for the support. Lots of content in the worlds. I am very excited to have the opportunity to bring my discoveries to all of you. All the best.

[@cesmcmyth]

thx for sharing. Just that music about a cartoon in the African Steppe with the Mexican guitarron was a bit strange... LOL

[@PraiseTracks]

I know, right 😂 Well it was an experience to go through this library as well as an inspiration to learn more about the various instruments, their origins, and proper playing style. Thanks so much for watching. All the best.

[@cesmcmyth]

@@PraiseTracks "Very well played"...African Steppe song I should say! :-)

[@jimcabtv]

Amazing video! Really appreciate all of the chapter categorization for easy video navigation. Must have been really time-consuming but so appreciative!

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure. I want to do whatever I can to make sure you can get the most help out of the channel content. Thanks so much for watching. All the best.

[@uvmusic4995]

Amazingly comprehensive review. Thank you!

[@PraiseTracks]

So glad you enjoyed watching. There is so much music in the world and it is through collections like this that light a spark of curiosity that makes me want to learn more about them. Joyfully!🎹

[@scottduke9713]

Love your playing. your presentation is the best on the net

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much, I am so glad you are enjoying the channel. All the best.

[@Skyverb]

Thanks for the in depth review and demos!! This is such a darn good library!

[@PraiseTracks]

Yes, there is so much to unpack here, it was an amazing journey to be sure. Thanks so much for watching and the kind support.

[@BevisFriend2010]

Didier Malherbe (Gong) plays all kinds of flutes & pipes. He was the first person I heard play a Hadouk. He appeared, quite fortunately for me with Pip Pyle on drums as RSVP with Richard Sinclair playing bass & singing about the evening as it unfolded while Tony Coe* played strings as I recall, (*Hatfield and The North) .There's a song, possibly even an album called 'Hadouk' by Didier Malherbe. He's a Wizard with wind instruments. That whole album is just so sweet & deep. It has kind of a laid back, almost goofy birdliness to it. I've spoken to Didier many times, he's a fascinating bloke. It wouldn't surprise me to learn he added a fair bit to this World Suite 2 collection. He KNOWS reverb like it's his very own playground. ;)

[@BevisFriend2010]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bHfXWMntaUpa8 Sounds so much like a Sax.

[@PraiseTracks]

That must ha e been an incredible experience. Thanks so much for not only watching but also sharing your story as well. It is very exciting to discover new worlds of music that are present in our world but we have not been introduced to them. These types of libraries serve as a gateway to connect to those experiences and to begin a journey of discovery as we learn just how many expressions of music await. All the best.

[@PraiseTracks]

Wow, just so amazing! Thanks again for sharing.

[@BevisFriend2010]

Thanks for encouraging me to take the leap. I can't think of a better time to be celebrating our diversity through creativity & especially via the universal language of Soul in all of Nature's INCREDIBLE music. I really appreciate the Global Tour. Thanks again, with kindest regards.

[@TemmeSikkema]

Great to see you play through a number of very cool sounding instruments. Although I get the comments below regarding the idiomatic challenges when playing guitars, harps or pipes on a keyboard, I still love what you are (already) able to “pull off” here!

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks my friend. I was also thinking about this; I am playing the sounds in a very exposed way. I remember the first time watching the recording studio engineer hit the dreaded “solo” on the console and there it was my teenage voice blasting, raw, exposed and all coming through the monitors, I will never forget that moment. Things were much better when I heard that same voice mixed in with the rest of the instruments and other vocalist. The same can possibly be said here; the instruments on their own seem to sound raw and exposed but when placed in the context of a more complete arrangement then that is when they will shine best. UVI has given us quality ingredients, it is up to us to bake the perfect cake. 🎂 😇

[@TemmeSikkema]

Simeon Amburgey Definitely. These instruments are rarely heard exposed but are usually part of an ensemble. Actually, even solo I am astounded by how well they hold up and have depth and I don’t know... “oomph”. Of course, baking cakes is the hardest part. These cakes can follow ancient old recipes OR be idiomatically “incorrect” and still sound fresh and original (which was my prime reaction to Jordan Rudess’ playing). Both are tasty cakes! There is also the Dutch word “misbaksel”, which in its most literal sense, is something I bake very often ;-)

[@javierbza]

Every virtual instrument at your hands becomes a jewel! Nice flamenco vibes Simeon! I'll wait for a sale to get this suite (and maybe Falcon 2 for surgical tweak) 😎

[@PraiseTracks]

Thank you so much Javier, you are very kind.

[@sprkymrt]

I enjoy music arranging and listening and scoring for different instruments. This was a very interesting trip and the sounds and tones were amazing, as was the quality of the instrument, Thank you for going through this wonderful trip around the world. It was easy to forget all our troubles and worries while listening to this demonstration.

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I am so glad you enjoyed watching, I really love sharing my experiences with these amazing libraries.

[@jcallisonsaintsarmy]

Great video sir!

[@SG-sk3kt]

1:22:50 Ah yes, the classic ukulele car crash

[@PraiseTracks]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Well, I think this happened when I was trying to mute my microphone. I use a foot pedal that triggers a MIDI command to mute the audio channel but sometimes it triggers other things 😳 Thanks so much for watching. All the best.

[@Nachtuil36]

Very well done! Although I play several of these instruments, this is a real interesting package, even for me!

[@PraiseTracks]

It is always very challenging as a keyboard player to translate these instruments and also inspiring to learn more of their history and real world playing style. Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate your kind words. All the best.

[@stefhan8013]

great explanation, thank you

[@PraiseTracks]

My pleasure, I am so glad you enjoyed watching. I really appreciate the support. Coming soon, more from UVI; Keysuite and the new Synth Anthology, 3 very exciting libraries. 😎

[@L-M-MOfficial]

Love your videos Simeon, and this one is a real highlight. What a great product, brought to life in the hands of such an engaging and enthusiastic performer! 👏🏻

[@PraiseTracks]

Lee, I am so glad you enjoyed watching, I really do enjoy these journeys and count it an honor to be able to take all of you along for the ride. Thanks so much for your kind encouragement. All the best.

[@ALOISC1]

A beautiful use of the "Er Hu" is in Randy Edelman's "Ancient China" from "The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor" Motion Picture Soundtrack/score. At first I thought it was a vocalist and not an instrument. Here's the official Randy Edelman "Ancient China" KZbin link kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioi5faKXorGdjJo

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks for sharing that. Libraries like this are so great to expose you to so many different instruments and challenges you to dive deeper into the culture and musicality of playing them. There is so much around us to appreciate. Thanks for watching as well, all the best.

[@venvonarts5910]

Sir, may I know the list of countries voices included.

[@PraiseTracks]

Let me see what I can find out. Thanks so much for watching.

[@PraiseTracks]

This is a very helpful look at the content included in World Suite 2, scroll down a little toward the bottom and each country represented will have info: www.uvi.net/world-suite-2

[@venvonarts5910]

Sir, I am very sorry to say that there's no countries listed for vocal. Listed regions only. And one thing I got to know from your vdo is that only Mongolian vocal is included in Asia region for this plugin version 2. Thanks for your reply sir.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

I wonder if I need to build a template for this! I mean the browsing capability in this workstation player defeats the need for a template, No?!

[@PraiseTracks]

Not necessarily. While the browser is ok, with all of the instrument content it still can be a little overwhelming. I have been going through and marking some as FAVORITES but that still leaves a lot of content to manage. So a template would be a timesaver if you find yourself going for a specific starting point from time to time. I normally do not use a template but start each project from scratch which I am rethinking in order to maximize my workflow. Thanks so much for watching. I am glad you are enjoying the channel. All the best.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

@@PraiseTracks I totally understand and thanks for commenting back. I know where you at and I was in the same boat of starting projects from scratch. I am not a big fan of favourites especially when you have a beastly list of patches. I am waiting for a sale to grab this giant library and I am starting to figure out its placement in my current template if I find working with the player is overwhelming. Love this library a lot and I absolutely enjoyed your thorough walkthrough :)

[@amk-channel1]

Does it has micro tuning for oriental scales?

[@PraiseTracks]

As far as I can tell, it does not. If you have UVI Falcon, I seem to recall seeing where you can apply micro tuning to the patch you have loaded but nothing built in natively in World Suite 2. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you are enjoying the channel. Joyfully! 🎹

[@DepressedCapitalist]

I have to say, after owning this for some time, that the guitars are not quite there to my ears. I've been playing classical, acoustic and electric for many years. They still sound a little synthetic. A little too much if you will. The library is still a great great tool for composing and having a palette at your fingertips. So you can creat full sounding mocks to show clients. Btw, your playing is phenomenal. Thanks for the video.

[@PraiseTracks]

I find when a collection has a so many instruments it could fall into the jack of all trades, category. It is similar to the older workstation keyboards that had to have so many instruments represented using only a small amount of sample memory. There are some real gems in there but it may take a little time to find them. I also struggle with the keyboard player trying to articulate the guitar voicing correctly. Thanks so much for watching and your kind encouragement. Joyfully!🎹

[@jonathansaunders6697]

from the videos I've watched, much of the library sounds synthetic when compared to ethno world 6...workstation keyboard level for sure...they would have sounded amazing in 2000, ..but with DAWs not having the constraints of keyboards, we have surpassed that sound

[@christopherrocky]

Thanks for doing this, It actually pushed me over the edge to not buy it. To me the majority of the patches sound like a keyboard when played, which is unfortunate.

[@PraiseTracks]

I have to say that it is very challenging for someone who’s primary instrument is keyboard to translate all of the different techniques required to create authentic sounding parts. We tend to approach everything from our personal experience and perspective. I was overwhelmed somewhat at only having the library for a few days but eager to share my candid explorations with everyone. I really appreciate the feedback as it just confirms a personal challenge for me to never stop learning and diving deeper into becoming the very best musician that I can be, Thanks so much for watching.

[@anonagain]

Just a few days ago I watched a video by Daniel Fisher on playing guitar sounds with the keyboard - very enlightening and I'd recommend it to anyone using sample libraries. I'm originally a percussionist so my keyboard experience was limited to marimba, vibes, etc. Playing piano is a challenge for me even without trying to emulate other instruments with samples. - wish I played half as well as you do Simeon! :) Thanks for the upload - missed the livestream and was hoping you'd put up an edited version.

[@christopherrocky]

@@PraiseTracks Yes I agree, but your playing is magnificent! And i've heard it before that the world suite has a few savory instruments, but also some very good ones, I think that is shown in your playthrough. I have to admit those bagpipes and uilleann pipes sound very bad, but for the amount you get I can understand how very reasonable the price is. Also some of the 'good' instruments are from precision sounds (or so i've heard). Thank you for your videos I really look forward to hearing you play and talk about the instruments

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks so much! Definitely more keyboards coming!

[@Cyb3rAssassine]

almost sounds like your basic GM2 sounds on your regular keyboard, thats true 😅 anyway thanks for sharing Simeon!

[@gunnarg8074]

bagpipes sounded crap,something bout the sharp attack. anything else good!

[@servicecatchers3190]

ur instruments dont sound as real instruments ,probably didn't wanted to go into deep,some how you guys wanted to sell a cheap app quality wise

[@Riptide83]

Sorry I must have hit thumbs down on this the last time I watched it, im not sure how that happened! 🤔

[@PraiseTracks]

No worries, thanks for the kind support.

[@bertenqvist7324]

it´s 2020 and such crap, Erhu sounds like very annoying mosquito the bold host is excited.

[@PraiseTracks]

Bert I always appreciate constructive feedback. So the boldness was not caused by the sound itself, but rather the possibilities of learning more about instruments I have never had any personal experience hearing before. It challenges me to dive deeper into learning more about the cultures, the instruments, the music, and rich history contained in all of them, as well as wanting to learn how they are authentically played. I am still learning and discovering. Sometimes the negative forcefully shoves us to look in a positive direction.

[@rodthacker7458]

Celtic pipe section is garbage

[@YouTw1tFace]

I'm going for a ver celtic/european sound. Have you used era celtic? Which of these two would you recommne assuming price isn't an issue.

[@PraiseTracks]

I have not played Era Celtic, but I see it was developed by Eduardo Tarilonte and that speaks volumes as to the quality you would get from the library. The Celtic instruments in World Suite 2 are very nice but like any large bundles of instruments seem to limit things in a way as you are trying to cover, well, the WORLD! I would definitely check out the more in depth walkthroughs however and see how it feels to you. Thanks so much for watching. All the best.