African Colours

• African Colours features rare instruments, drums, and vocals from South and North Africa.
• It allows users to play solo instruments, patterns, and phrases through a Kontakt engine.
• The library includes WAV files for further customization.

Product Overview

African Colours offers a diverse selection of rare instruments, drums, and vocals from both South and North Africa. The library features playable solo instruments such as the kalimba, marimba, balafon, kora, and ngoni, alongside authentic vocal phrases and patterns that capture the essence of African music culture.

Details

The instrument includes 288 patterns and phrases across all instruments, vocals, and drums, allowing for rich textural layering. Vocal performances from two artists based in Segou, Mali, add depth and authenticity, providing phrases and words that can be integrated into compositions. The Kontakt engine enhances playability with features like sample start randomisation and mono legato, ensuring a realistic performance experience.

With a total of 444 samples, the library is designed for flexibility, enabling composers to mix solo instruments with patterns for unique arrangements. The combination of traditional sounds and modern playability makes African Colours suitable for a variety of musical styles, from film scoring to world music compositions.