Alpine Volksmusik 2
The deal
$118 at PluginFox (down from $169) - a 30% discount. This is an ongoing sale with no stated end date. Alpine Volksmusik libraries from Engine Audio have limited distribution, so this is a good window if you've been considering this one.
What it is
Alpine Volksmusik 2 is a virtual instrument library from Engine Audio featuring 42 unique patches covering Alpine folk music across three regional traditions - Swiss Folk Music, Austrian Stubenmusik, and German Marching Music. The independent sequel to the original Alpine Volksmusik library, it ships as VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone, with a 4GB RAM requirement and 800MB storage footprint.
Who it's for
Film and game composers scoring European or regional folk settings, and world music producers who need authentic Alpine sounds. If you work in documentary, traditional folk, or cultural music production, this covers instrumentation that's nearly impossible to find elsewhere.
Key features
- 42 patches spanning Swiss, Austrian, and German Alpine folk instrumentation in a single library
- Swiss coverage includes Schwyzerörgeli accordions, Appenzell dulcimer, and an Alphorn ensemble
- Austrian Stubenmusik instruments include zither, harp, Styrian harmonicas, ocarina, recorder, and Schuhplattler clapping sounds
- All instruments feature multiple articulations selectable via keyswitches for expressive, authentic performances
