PowerFX has announced the release of a download version of Akki Plugs' Kontakt Player-based Virtual Bouzouki, a 24 bit, multi-sampled replication of the exotic "greek guitar".

Features include:

• 2.2 GB 24 bit samples.
• Advanced Script Programming.
• Polyphonic playing.
• 5 Velocity layers of plectrum playing up.
• 5 Velocity layers of plectrum playing down.
• Sample release.
• Hand position control via modulation wheel.
• 12 Key switches.
• Reverb, compressor, delay, EQ FX.

The Virtual Bouzouki includes Native Instruments' Kontakt 2 Player and works as a standalone application as well as a VST, Audio Units, RTAS and DXi plug-in.

This instrument is available from PowerFX as a download for $199/£119 or, of course, as a boxed product from Akki Plugs for €229.