The radically-advanced virtual instrument called East West Quantum Leap Silk is one of the most realistic "ethnic" instrument collections we've ever heard. Sampled note transitions and smart micro-tuning make this collection play and sound as smooth as. . . uh. . . pudding.
Waves WNS Noise Suppressor handles real-time noise reduction across six bands. Designed for dialogue post-production, the plug-in purports to detect and remove both constant and modulating environment noise.