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Phrases

Phrases effectively convey the authenticity and unique character of an instrument or voice by capturing the playing technique or singing style of the original musician.

By recording the performance characteristics, along with the instrument sound itself, it's as if you have the original musician at your fingertips. Phrases differ from loops in that they typically wouldn't be played continuously. In fact, you might find that the most effective use of phrases is to play them only once or twice during your composition, to give it that little bit of extra intrigue and depth.


You'll find a wide variety of phrases in the Ethno Instrument, from guitar riffs to vocal phrases to instrument flourishes. Here are just a few examples:

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