Pito de Ave (Marbella) bird-shaped whistle Kontakt instrument artwork

Pito de Ave (Marbella): Kontakt Bird Whistle Instrument

Pito de Ave (Marbella) is a Kontakt instrument by Sounds of the Earth that samples a small, bird-shaped two-hole whistle. It is built on 1167 Kontakt sample files and requires the full version of Kontakt 7 or later.

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01Overview

Pito de Ave is a Kontakt sample instrument from Sounds of the Earth, based on a bird-shaped whistle from the developer's collection. The instrument is the highest-pitched aerophone in the collection, with two finger holes and notes meant to mimic a bird's song. The developer describes the original as a zoomorphic instrument with pre-Hispanic roots, handcrafted in Nosara, Guanacaste. The library is 332MB and includes 84 audio files and 1167 Kontakt sample files, with eight microphone options for shaping the recorded tone.

Best for

  • Bird-like melodic accents
  • World percussion and folk textures
  • Delicate high-register melodies
  • Organic ambient scoring
  • Cultural and ethnic instrumentation
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02Key features

What you get

  • Bird-shaped whistle instrument sampled for Kontakt
  • 1167 Kontakt sample files covering the instrument
  • 84 audio files included in the library
  • Eight selectable Kontakt microphone options
  • Highest-pitched aerophone in the developer's collection
  • Library size of 332MB
  • Handcrafted original instrument from Nosara, Guanacaste
  • Installed through the Pulse installer
03In depth

Sound and character of the whistle

Sounds of the Earth describes the whistle as delicate and precise in tone. Its pitch sits at the top of the aerophone collection, so the sampled notes sit high and light in the register.

The bird-like pitch character makes the instrument best suited to parts where a delicate, high voice is needed rather than a dense, sustained tone. The library covers the instrument through 1167 sample files, giving a wide range of articulations and notes to play across a keyboard.

Mic options and library setup

The library offers eight Kontakt microphone options, so you can choose how the recording is captured and blend the sound to suit your mix. The full library is 332MB and includes 84 audio files alongside the Kontakt samples.

Installation runs through the Pulse installer. The instrument needs the full version of Kontakt 7 or later, since the free Kontakt player runs in demo mode and will not play the sounds.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperSounds of the Earth
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Pito de Ave?

You need the full version of Kontakt 7 or later. The free Kontakt player will not work and runs the instrument in demo mode.

Which operating systems does Pito de Ave support?

The instrument supports Windows and macOS. On Windows it needs Windows 7, 8 or 10 on an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 processor, and on macOS it needs OS X 10.10 or later.

How is Pito de Ave installed?

Installation uses the Pulse installer, which is required for the library.

What is included in the library?

The library includes 84 audio files and 1167 Kontakt sample files, with eight Kontakt microphone options, totaling 332MB.

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