Strezov Sampling The Performers - Anna KONTAKT

June 6, 2026 0

Strezov Sampling The Performers – Anna KONTAKT

An extensive phrase based collection of breathtaking vocal solo performances put together with special focus on maximum flexibility and usability for composers and producers. Recorded at various tempi and on wholetone scale within one octave. Comes with open .wav files for import into the DAW or Sampler of your choice.

The Performers – Virtuosic performances at your fingertips
Continuing Strezov Sampling’s boutique The Performers series, focusing on virtuosic musical performances not possible to create with traditional multisampling methods, “Anna” brings everyone back to the roots of Bulgarian folklore and allows them to access our country’s unique female throat singing once more after Rhodope 2’s success. Recorded in the Sofia Session Studio and later mixed down to three mic positions (Close, Decca and Hall).

All performances are wrapped together in a brandnew NI Kontakt based engine allowing the user to freely map all phrases and musical parts of phrases to their liking, thus creating new combinations beyond the well known layouts.

In order to ensure maximum usability and flexibility all performances were recorded with click at various tempi and on wholetone scale within one octave. You are not limited to certain tempi or keys with this collection. In addition to that, The Performers – Anna also comes with open .wav files to import all performances into the DAW or sampler of your choice.

Anna Asenova is a captivating Bulgarian folk vocalist whose voice embodies the raw beauty, power, and emotional depth of the Shopluk and Graovo traditions (and folklore regions). With a performance style rooted deeply in authentic Bulgarian folklore, she brings centuries-old musical heritage to life through expressive phrases, haunting ornaments, and unmistakable vocal character. Her artistry blends tradition with cinematic emotion, making her voice equally compelling on the concert stage and in modern music production.

MORE THAN 60 PHRASES FROM ANCIENT BULGARIAN FOLKLORE TRADITION
The collection includes over 60 phrases (unmeasured, regular and irregular rhythmic forms) from the ancient Bulgarian folklore tradition.

THE SPIRIT OF BULGARIAN FOLKLORE WITHIN A SINGLE ENGINE
Virtuosic performances impossible to recreate with traditional sampling, The Performers: Anna brings the haunting beauty of Bulgarian folk tradition directly into your DAW.

LIMITLESS CREATIVE FREEDOM
Single Phrases can be mapped and tweaked within our intuitive engine allowing you to create your own performance entirely. You can save, load and exchange presets between projects.

TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO BULGARIAN FOLK MUSIC
Recorded in multiple keys with easy keyswitching and sustain articulations for expanded creative possibilities.

TEMPO SYNC IT
Automatic Temposyncing to your host tempo! No editing required.

TWEAK YOUR PHRASES
Tweak each of the phrases by adjusting the attack, release and start time – extract what you like and combine the material freely!