Yocsoro clay conch shell wind instrument Kontakt library by Sounds of the Earth

Yocsoro: Clay Conch Shell Wind Instrument Kontakt Library by Sounds of the Earth

Yocsoro is a Kontakt instrument from Sounds of the Earth that samples a clay, conch-shell-shaped wind instrument. It is a replica of an ancestral piece and uses 715 Kontakt sample files.

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KontaktWindowsmacOS
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01Overview

Yocsoro captures the voice of a wind instrument modeled on a clay conch shell. The instrument has a single mouthpiece opening for airflow and a smaller hole for fingering. Sounds of the Earth describes it as a replica of an ancestral piece, likely made away from coastal areas. The library is built for Kontakt and includes 85 audio files, 715 Kontakt sample files and eight microphone options, giving producers several ways to shape the recorded character of the instrument.

Best for

  • World music production
  • Organic wind textures
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Film and game scoring
  • Ethnic percussion layers
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02Key features

What you get

  • 715 Kontakt sample files for playable wind instrument sounds
  • 85 audio files included with the library
  • 8 Kontakt microphone options for changing recorded perspective
  • Replica of an ancestral clay conch-shell wind instrument
  • Single mouthpiece hole for airflow and smaller fingering hole
  • Approximately 30MB library size
  • Runs in the full version of Kontakt 7 or later
03In depth

Sound Source and Character of the Clay Conch Wind Instrument

Yocsoro is built around a clay wind instrument shaped like a conch shell. Its design uses one mouthpiece hole for the flow of air and a second, smaller hole for fingering, which defines the playing approach captured in the samples.

Sounds of the Earth says the instrument is a replica of an ancestral piece. That origin gives the library a distinct, acoustic character suited to producers who want organic, non-Western-tuned wind textures rather than conventional orchestral winds.

Kontakt Library Contents and Mic Options

The library ships 715 Kontakt sample files and 85 audio files, occupying about 30MB. Eight Kontakt microphone options let you change the recorded perspective of the instrument within the patch.

Because the library runs inside Kontakt, you can layer it with other Kontakt instruments or process it with your usual effects chain in your digital audio workstation.

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 Yocsoro?

Yocsoro requires the full version of Kontakt, version 7 or later. The free Kontakt Player will not work and runs in demo mode instead.

Which operating systems does Yocsoro support?

Yocsoro is listed for Windows and macOS. 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.

Which format is Yocsoro available in?

Yocsoro is available in the Kontakt format. The Pulse installer is required for installation.

How big is the Yocsoro library?

The library is about 30MB and includes 85 audio files and 715 Kontakt sample files.

07Developer

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