Best Service has announced World Percussion Compact, a condensed version of the next generation World Percussion virtual instrument launched earlier this year.

The same product offers unprecedented sound quality and endless creativity for the most discerning composer. World Percussion Compact is designed to satisfy the elite film, TV, game composers and producers. It is a powerful and easy-to-use sample library using state-of-the-art equipment, a worldclass scoring stage, and a treasure trove of beautiful instruments.

It features amazing sounds from Africa, Asia, Middle East, and South America. It also offers 2 user controllable microphone positions, extensive array of velocities and round robin, and hundreds of unique midi grooves.

“Evolution Series World Percussion Compact retains the exact same sound quality as the standard edition, and a generous selection of instruments covering four parts of the globe.” Co-Creator and Music Composer Anthony Ammar said. World Percussion Standard edition offers the complete selection of instruments with extended features and world inspire sets.

“We are extremely excited to offer the Compact version which brings versatility to any production at an affordable price.”

World Percussion Compact features

  • All samples at 48khz 24bit.
  • Multiple velocities and round robin.
  • 2 user-controllable microphone positions.
  • All individual instruments in stereo.
  • Recorded at a world class orchestral scoring stage.
  • The most beautiful and unique sounding instruments available.
  • Hundreds of breathtaking midi grooves.
  • Driven by the powerful sampler “Engine”.

World Percussion Compact is available to purchase for $249 USD / 199 EUR. An upgrade from Compact to the full hard disk version is available for $419 USD / 359 EUR. Prices are MSRP excl. VAT.

A free update for World Percussion Standard Edition will be released soon, including a few minor bug fixes and a brand new World Inspire Set.

More information: Best Service / World Percussion Compact