This obscure Andean instrument, played by composer Gustavo Santaolalla, is the star of Spitfire Audio's latest plugin: Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla.

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This obscure Andean instrument, played by composer Gustavo Santaolalla, is the star of Spitfire Audio's latest plugin: Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla. The ronroco is a mandolin-like instrument with 10 ...