EMM Knagalis is a specialized sample player inspired by the structure of the Sitar, a renowned Indian lute, offering a rich palette of sounds that extend beyond traditional Indian instruments. Its sound library features a wide array of ethnic stringed instruments and percussive elements from around the world, including the Turkish Lute, Mbira, Santur, Shamisen, and bagpipe. This diversity allows musicians to explore unique tonal landscapes and cultural textures within a single instrument.

The player provides customizable layers such as Melodic Lead, Sympathetic Resonance, and Drone, each with tailored performance modes and pitch control options. The Melodic Lead supports mono play with legato and retrigger modes, alongside pitch envelopes and micro-tuning capabilities to match various playing styles and ethnic scales. The Sympathetic Resonance layer enriches the sound with a polyphonic multisample player, while the Drone layer offers fixed-voice options with flexible pitch settings. Integrated effects like stereo flanger and reverb enhance the immersive quality of the instrument.

EMM Knagalis 2.0 introduces a larger graphical interface with improved 3D visuals and a refined layout that enhances usability. Updates include better velocity response, a new sync mode for the drone layer optimized for instruments like bagpipes, and additional instruments added to the sound library. Compatibility enhancements ensure smooth operation across the latest Mac and Windows systems, while MIDI learn functionality and extensive preset banks provide deep customization options. This instrument is designed to deliver authentic ethnic tones with modern performance flexibility.