Kalimba

• Features a 2 fader mixer with controls for top (tines) mic and resonator mic.
• Includes reverb send and reverb size adjustments for enhanced sound shaping.
• Compatible with Windows 7 or newer and MacOS 10.14 or newer.
• Available as a VST3 plugin and a Kontakt library.

Product Overview

Kalimba is a deeply sampled instrument that captures the authentic sound of the African thumb piano. Its design emphasizes a clean and organic tone, making it suitable for a variety of genres, including cinematic, lo-fi, ambient, and world music.

Details

The library features recordings made with both tines and resonator microphones, ensuring a rich and expressive timbre. The interface is straightforward, focusing on essential controls to facilitate quick integration into any DAW. A two-fader mixer allows for independent adjustment of the top mic and resonator mic, along with reverb send and size controls to shape the spatial characteristics of the sound.

With a total of 408 WAV samples recorded at 44.1kHz and 24-bit, the instrument provides a detailed and nuanced performance. The Kalimba is designed for ease of use, requiring no complex setup, making it accessible for composers looking to add a gentle, organic character to their tracks.