Caja Boruka Isaac is a Kontakt instrument by Sounds of the Earth based on the tambor boruka, a traditional Afro-Panamanian drum. It is built from 340 Kontakt sample files and 42 audio files.
Caja Boruka Isaac brings the tambor boruka, also known as quebé, into Kontakt. The drum is a bimembranophone with Afro-Panamanian roots, built from a hollow pejibaye tree and covered with leather tanned with salt and sun-dried. The developer notes that the drum's music once accompanied wars, rituals and burials, and that these instruments are now rare as the craft depends on an aging generation of makers. The instrument is supplied as a 247MB library with 340 Kontakt sample files, three microphone options and 42 audio files.
The instrument is built on 340 Kontakt sample files, giving you a detailed set of drum recordings to play. Three Kontakt microphone options let you choose the recording perspective that suits your mix.
The library also includes 42 audio files, which can be used alongside the Kontakt instrument in your session. At 247MB, the library is compact enough to install without a large storage commitment.
Sounds of the Earth describes the tambor boruka as a membranophone with Afro-Panamanian influence, featuring a tensioned tie shaped like an N. The drum's traditional music was tied to symbolic occasions, which gives the instrument a clear cultural context for producers working with world or percussion textures.
The developer also explains that leather choice carries symbolic meaning and may come from animals such as black, snake, boa or deer. Knowing this background can help you approach the instrument with appropriate context.
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 |
You need the full version of Kontakt, version 7 or later. The free Kontakt Player will not work and will run in demo mode. A Pulse installer is required for installation.
It is available in Kontakt format for Windows and macOS. macOS requires OS X 10.10 or later, and Windows requires Windows 7, 8 or 10 on an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 processor.
The tambor boruka, traditionally called quebé, is a bimembranophone with Afro-Panamanian influence. Sounds of the Earth notes that its drums are made from hollow pejibaye trees and covered with salt- and sun-dried leather.
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