Clay Flute Kontakt instrument artwork by Sounds of the Earth

Clay Flute: Kontakt Instrument by Sounds of the Earth

Clay Flute is a Kontakt instrument by Sounds of the Earth, based on a tubular clay flute from Costa Rica. It includes 1772 Kontakt sample files and eight microphone options, and requires the full version of Kontakt 7 or later.

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01Overview

Clay Flute is a sample-based instrument for Kontakt that captures a tubular flute similar in form to a ceramic ocarina. The flute has an elongated body, a beveled mouthpiece and five finger holes plus one on the bottom. The developer notes that simple clay flutes from Costa Rica date back to 500 B.C. and later evolved into anthropomorphic models, the type used in this recording. The library is 564MB and runs inside Kontakt, so it fits into existing Kontakt-based productions.

Best for

World music productions
Folk-inspired melodies
Ethnic flute textures
Costa Rican folk sounds
Breathy solo lines

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

02Key features

What you get

1772 Kontakt sample files for detailed playback
164 audio files included in the library
Eight Kontakt microphone options
Based on a traditional Costa Rican clay flute
Five finger holes plus one on the bottom
Requires full Kontakt 7 or later, not the free player
Library size of 564MB
Available for Windows and macOS

03In depth

Sound Source and Recording Options

Clay Flute is built from 1772 Kontakt sample files and 164 audio files. The library offers eight Kontakt microphone options, letting you choose how the instrument is captured and placed in a mix.

The instrument reflects a traditional Costa Rican clay flute. Sounds of the Earth notes that the instrument, despite its historical significance, is rarely used in Costa Rican music today, which makes it a distinctive option for producers looking for folk or world-music timbres.

Requirements and Setup

Clay Flute runs inside Kontakt and is available for Windows and macOS. The full version of Kontakt 7 or later is required. The free Kontakt Player will not work with this instrument and will run in demo mode.

The system requirements list 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. A Pulse installer is needed for installation.

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 is Clay Flute?

Clay Flute is a Kontakt instrument by Sounds of the Earth based on a tubular clay flute from Costa Rica. It is similar in shape to a ceramic ocarina and includes 1772 Kontakt sample files.

What do I need to use Clay Flute?

You need the full version of Kontakt 7 or later. The free Kontakt Player will not work and will run in demo mode. A Pulse installer is required for installation.