Cloudburst Acoustic by Iamlamprey Kontakt acoustic guitar instrument

Cloudburst Acoustic: Natural Harmonics Acoustic Guitar for Kontakt

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (65 ratings)

Cloudburst Acoustic is a Kontakt instrument from Iamlamprey built from deeply sampled Natural Harmonics of an acoustic guitar, recorded in mono and with an XY pair microphone setup.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
Kontakt
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01Overview

Cloudburst Acoustic is the second product in the Cloudburst Series. It covers three octaves of tuned Natural Harmonics, captured with both a mono and an XY pair microphone setup. Multi-velocity samples and a round-robin function are included to add variation as you play. The instrument also has a Smart Random Noise algorithm that can add release noises and occasional dead notes if you want a more human feel. Iamlamprey describes it as an instrument to layer with pianos or strings, or to play on its own.

Best for

  • Acoustic guitar harmonics
  • Layering with piano
  • Layering with strings
  • Cinematic melodic textures
  • Emotional melodic lines
Developer
Iamlamprey
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Three octaves of tuned and recorded Natural Harmonics
  • Mono and XY pair microphone setups
  • Multi-velocity samples for dynamic playing
  • Round-robin function for varied repeated notes
  • Built-in Reverb, Delay, Filter, Trash and Movement FX
  • Automatable effect controllers
  • Smart Random Noise algorithm for added realism
  • Mod wheel controls pitch bend and filter cutoff
03In depth

Sound and Playing Character

The library focuses on Natural Harmonics played on an acoustic guitar. Both mono and XY pair recordings are available, so you can choose a tighter centered sound or a wider stereo image.

Multi-velocity samples respond to how hard you play, and the round-robin function rotates between sample variations so repeated notes do not sound identical. The optional Smart Random Noise algorithm adds release noise and occasional dead notes for extra realism.

Controls and Built-in Effects

The instrument includes Reverb, Delay, Filter, Trash and Movement effects, each with automatable controllers. This lets you shape the sound and automate changes inside Kontakt.

The mod wheel controls pitch bend and filter cutoff, giving you expressive control while you play.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperIamlamprey
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Cloudburst Acoustic?

Cloudburst Acoustic requires the full version of Kontakt, version 5.8 or later. It will not work in the free Kontakt Player.

Which formats does Cloudburst Acoustic support?

Cloudburst Acoustic is available in the Kontakt format.

Does Cloudburst Acoustic include microphone options?

Yes. The instrument includes both Mono and XY pair microphone setups.

What is the Smart Random Noise algorithm?

It is an optional algorithm that adds release noises and occasional dead notes to make playing sound more realistic.

07Developer

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