Atlassounds: world music inside your digital audio workstation
Atlassounds develops virtual instruments and drum machines devoted to world music. The brand answers a real gap: most general-purpose libraries handle non-Western rhythms and timbres very poorly.
The Boite a rythmes Batteur oriental
The brand's flagship product is the Boite a rythmes Batteur oriental. It gathers the rhythms and percussion sounds of oriental music into a playable interface, directly usable in production. For a composer working in these idioms, it saves an enormous amount of time compared with piecing together scattered samples.
What is it used for?
- Composing oriental or Mediterranean music
- Musical backing for video projects or documentaries
- Beatmaking in search of rhythms and timbres off the beaten track
Why go through a dedicated instrument?
Atlassounds virtual instruments are designed by musicians who know these repertoires. The result is not an exotic approximation: rhythmic cycles and timbres are respected, and that changes everything on listening.
Is it worth it?
For a composer who needs these colours, owning a dedicated instrument avoids hours of sample hunting and delivers a more credible result. It is a purchase justified from the very first project.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know oriental rhythm theory?
No. The interface is directly playable: pick a rhythm, vary it, drop it into your production.
Does Atlassounds work in my software?
The instruments are in common formats and work in most digital audio workstations on the market.
Is it suited to Western music?
Yes. These timbres and rhythms also work to colour a pop production, a film score or modern music that needs another texture.
Does Green Musicians offer Atlassounds?
Yes, the Boite a rythmes Batteur oriental is available at Green Musicians, through a short supply chain.