East Asia

Native Instruments East Asia brings the authentic sounds of traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean instruments to your studio. Recorded on location with virtuoso performers, this instrument library offers 14 melodic string and wind instruments—from the delicate guqin to the breathy shō—plus 24 percussion instruments including drums, gongs, and woodblocks. Each sound is deeply sampled with built-in traditional scales and tunings, and customizable phrases let you quickly construct expressive melodies. The percussion can be played individually or as ensembles, with preset grooves and intuitive macro controls for shaping your own rhythms. Ideal for film and game soundtracks, world music, or adding distinctive character to electronic productions, East Asia suits composers and producers seeking evocative, ready-to-use traditional sounds. It integrates seamlessly with KOMPLETE KONTROL for hands-on control.