Available Now: 3 Duduks

July 6, 2023
Blog by Thomas Lack

Available Now: 3 Duduks

As one of our most requested instruments, we are very pleased to announce the release of the duduks library - 3 Duduks with seamless, expressive legato and simple, intuitive playability. Each of the 3 duduks offers a different timbre to enhance the expressive potential of these incredible instruments. Duduks have been popular in film music for a while now, so if you didn’t know the name, you will probably recognize the sound:



The duduk traces its origins back to the Armenian highlands over 3,000 years ago. Evolving through the ages, the duduk has become an integral part of Armenian and Middle Eastern musical traditions, renowned for its hauntingly beautiful and soul-stirring sound. With its distinctive cylindrical body and double reed mouthpiece, the duduk has been used to express a wide range of emotions, from deep sorrow to heartfelt joy. Its unique timbre and expressive capabilities have captivated listeners and musicians around the world, making the duduk a beloved and revered instrument in both traditional and contemporary music, especially film scores.

While the duduk is often featured in films with a Middle Eastern setting or historical themes, it has also been useful as an epic melodic instrument. It’s darker than horns and brass, but has a strong tone compared to typical orchestral woodwinds. Whether used as an ethereal, atmospheric backdrop or a dramatic, melodic force of nature, the duduk is a great choice to add something new to your repertoire.