EngineAudio Accordions 2 – Collection

About Accordions 2 – Collection

Accordions 2 – Collection by Engine Audio is a comprehensive virtual instrument library that brings the authentic sound of various accordions to your productions. This collection includes ten meticulously sampled instruments, each capturing the unique character and expressiveness of traditional accordions.

• Accordion (both hands) – classic accordion with 11 registers and authentic left-hand basses
• Bandoneon – Alfred Arnold classic with typical tango character; includes Sforzato option
• Bass Accordion – deep bass accordion for lower registers and orchestral accompaniment
• Concert Accordion (both hands) – Pigini concert accordion with 15 registers; includes left-hand basses
• Concertina – the unmistakable sound of traditional sea shanties
• Folk Accordion (both hands) – Mengascini accordion with five registers; ideal for folk and world music; includes left-hand basses
• Folk Melodeon – traditional diatonic melodeon with Natural Release control
• French Musette Accordion – authentic French musette accordion with charming Parisian flair
• Steirisches Accordion (both hands) – authentic sound of Alpine folk music; left-hand basses in the main patch
• Wooden Melodica – handcrafted melodica with three registers

Each instrument is chromatically sampled with three dynamic layers and three round robins, ensuring a realistic and expressive performance. The collection also features dynamic bellows behavior, bellow shake for added expressiveness, and realistic key and release noises. Additionally, the Accordion, Folk Accordion, Concert Accordion, and French Musette include a left-hand section with basses and chords, complete with rhythmic accompaniment featuring 14 traditional styles, latch function, and individual note length control. All instruments run natively in the Engine Player, providing a modern, high-performance platform with fast loading times and an intuitive interface.