These videos show the MOTU Ethno Instrument being performed live by Jordan Rudess, keyboardist for Dream Theater. For each presentation, Jordan has loaded Ethno Instrument presets and loops into multiple parts and then used Expert Mode to dynamically add, remove, layer and crossfade instruments on the fly using the mod wheel, foot pedal and key switching at the very bottom of the keyboard.

SPECIAL DOWNLOAD BONUS: you can download the Ethno multis that Jordan constructed and used in these movies here. Load them into your copy of the Ethno Instrument and play the same instruments and loops that Jordan plays in each video. Note: you must own a copy of the Ethno Instrument to play these multis. Be sure to review the Read Me file that accompanies the multis for important information on how to use them.

India Fantasy - Excellent combined use of both loops and instruments

Slice Loop Demo - Shows Ethno's sliced loop feature with a variety of loops

Pad Shaku - A haunting blend of Asian instruments served on a world pad

Flamenco Guitars - Spanish guitar, harmonica, Rumba vocals and Flamenco loops

Asian Sojourn 1 - A pensive combination of liu qin harmonics, koto and er hu

Asian Sojourn 2 - Pipa, liu qin, er hu and others played up-tempo

Middle Eastern - Bouzouki, percussion and Arabic vocals with convolution reverb

Indonesia - Saron (lamellophone), kendhang drum and violin from the Far East

Irish Dance - Solo penny whistle, plus a lively romp of fiddle, percussion and others

Spanish Gypsy Dance - Nylon guitar, bass, Flamenco vocals, percussion

Dream in A Minor - A wordly collage of pads, bells, flute and voices

Afro-Spanish Guitar - Africa meets Spain in this lively world music exchange

Scottish Dance - Stately bagpipes, highland percussion and solo violin

Vocal Slice Loop Demo - Jordan plays individual slices of vocal loops

Australia - A vigorous romp of loops and instrument presets from down under

Video Jukebox - Plays all videos consecutively

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