Tango

Cinematic
Textural
Evocative

Tango is a curated library for Raizes Player, built upon a foundational trio of bandoneón, violin, and double bass. While rooted in the history of the Río de la Plata, this collection is designed for the modern producer.

By blending raw, organic performances from seasoned session musicians with experimental sound design, we’ve created a toolkit tailored for cinematic scores, dramatic underscore, and contemporary textural production.

Listen to Tango

Tango Demo - ZAK Sound

About the library

Tango is a genre defined by its distinct emotional depth, born in the late 1880s in the bustling ports of the Río de la Plata. It is a style that carries the soul of Argentina and Uruguay, giving the region its unique musical identity and character.

For this instrument, we wanted to capture that raw, authentic spirit. We invited three exceptional professional musicians into the studio to record the foundational trio of the genre: the bandoneón, the violin, and the double bass.

However, our approach for this library goes beyond traditional arrangements. Once we captured the high-fidelity, organic performances of these instruments, we focused on sound design. We processed the source material to reveal hidden layers, creating a suite of modern, cinematic, and ambient presets. The result is a toolkit that maintains the DNA of the original instruments but transforms them into textures designed specifically for contemporary scoring, dramatic soundscapes, and experimental production.

The Musicians

Lisette Grosso

BANDONEON

An accomplished bandoneonist and vocalist, she is a member of Contramano Tango 4 and coordinates the bandoneon section at the Orquesta Escuela Municipal de Tango de La Falda. Her distinguished career includes Latin Grammy and Gardel award nominations, reflecting her extensive experience performing on prestigious national and international stages. As a versatile artist and seasoned orchestral musician, she brings a deep, authentic mastery of the instrument to the contemporary tango tradition.

Nacho Gobbi

VIOLIN

With over 20 years of professional experience, Nacho Gobbi brings a wealth of expertise to this project. Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded alongside top-tier artists, both from Argentina and internationally. He holds a Master’s degree from the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) and has recorded in world-class studios across a wide range of musical styles.

Fermin Suarez

DOUBLE BASS

Fermín Suárez is a double bassist, improviser, songwriter, and composer from Rosario, Argentina. His artistic work spans a wide variety of genres, including jazz, tango, improvised music, and classical music, blending, expanding, and often breaking the boundaries between different languages and traditions.

Key Features

Authentic Foundation
Expertly recorded by renowned tango musicians: Lisette Grosso (bandoneon), Nacho Gobbi (violin), and Fermín Suárez (double bass).
Versatile Articulations
Sustains, Staccatos, Dynamic Sweeps, Percussive Body Hits, and expressive Vibrato for realistic scoring.
71 Curated Presets
7 categories: Cinematic, Drones, Experimental, Granular, Melodic Arps, Minimalist, and Traditional.
Efficient Footprint
High-fidelity sound contained in a compact 480MB installed size. Ideal for lean setups.
Plug & Play
Includes a full license for the **Raizes Player**. No additional software purchase required.
Discover the reimagined sound of these traditional instruments

Raizes Player Compatibility

Windows

  • 7 or higher (64-bit)
  • VST3 Plugin
  • Standalone App

macOS

  • 10.11 or higher
  • VST3 / Audio Unit (AU)
  • Intel & Apple Silicon
  • Standalone App

Linux

  • Ubuntu 22.04 or higher
  • VST3 Plugin
  • Standalone App

FAQs

Does it work with all DAWs?

Yes! Tango runs inside the Raizes Player (included), which works with any DAW that supports VST3 or AU plugins — such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and more.

Can I use it without a DAW?

Yes. The Raizes Player also includes a standalone version, so you can play and explore sounds without a DAW.

Is Raizes Player free?

Yes! Raizes Player is included at no extra cost with your purchase. No need for additional samplers or plugins.

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