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STREZOV SAMPLING Jade Ethnic Orchestra

Traditional orchestral instrumentation in the Far East is very different to that of the western canon. Its palette is likely to prove unusual to those used to the more commonplace orchestral colours found in western orchestration and pop-culture. It may seem counter-intuitive but, to imbue your productions with Chinese and Mongolian flavours, you may first want to turn to Bulgaria, as Sofia-based soundtrack specialist Strezov Sampling has created a compelling new package with authentic eastern pedigree.

Packed with more than 50 traditional eastern instruments, including the suona, the shakuhachi and the erhu, Strezov’s Jade Ethnic Orchestra is a concise but well-curated library. Sample capture took place in Beijing, with Strezov enlisting some of

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