AMA I Complete Edition Kontakt instrument library interface by Sounds of the Earth

AMA I Complete Edition: Amazonian Instrument Library for Kontakt

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AMA I Complete Edition is a Kontakt instrument library by Sounds of the Earth featuring more than 100 Amazonian percussion, woodwind, string and texture instruments, with loops and multi-microphone recordings.

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01Overview

AMA I Complete Edition collects instruments recorded in the Amazon rainforest and in a studio in Manaus. The developer selected instruments tied to the culture and traditions of the region, from drums and shakers to flutes and textural sound sources. The Complete Edition adds loops of licks and rhythms on top of the core instrument set, giving composers a source of organic, ethnic sounds for scoring and production.

Best for

Ethnic percussion grooves
Epic and dramatic scoring
Textural atmospheres
Organic world music production
Rhythmic loop layering

Developer: Sounds of the Earth
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

10 GB of material with more than 30,000 samples
100+ instruments recorded in the Amazon rainforest and Manaus studio
Each instrument recorded with three to five microphones
Blend microphone positions to balance ambience and detail
Short notes, long notes, fills, loops and effects by instrument
Complete Edition adds loops of licks and rhythms in Kontakt
Runs on Windows and macOS within Kontakt

03In depth

Instrument Range and Articulations

The library covers low, mid and high percussion, low and high woodwinds, plucked strings, voices, shakers and a large set of textures. Articulations vary by instrument. Short notes are available for most sources, while long notes appear on several flutes and the charango. Fills, loops and effects are included on many percussion instruments, giving you rhythmic material and transitional sounds.

The developer states that the library contains 10 GB of material made up of more than 30,000 samples, with 100+ instruments recorded using three to five microphones.

Microphone Options and Sound Character

Each instrument was recorded with three to five microphones. Distant mics capture a wider, ambient and soothing sound, while close mics add detail and definition. You can choose a single position or blend the microphone channels in the Kontakt interface to set the balance between space and presence.

The developer describes the instruments as crafted by indigenous makers and played by musicians chosen for their connection with their instruments, which gives the recordings an organic, handmade character.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Sounds of the Earth
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use AMA I Complete Edition?

The library requires the full version of Kontakt, version 6 or later. The free Kontakt Player will not run it and will operate in demo mode. The Pulse installer is required for installation.

Which operating systems are supported?

AMA I Complete Edition runs on Windows and macOS. The listed requirements are OS X 10.10 or later on Mac and Windows 7, 8 or 10 on PC, with an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 processor or better.

What is included in the Complete Edition?

The Complete Edition includes 10 GB of material with more than 30,000 samples, 100+ instruments recorded with three to five microphones, and hundreds of loops of licks and rhythms implemented in Kontakt.