Soundiron Hopkin Instrumentarium Rumba Boxes (KONTAKT)

🎵 Rumba Boxes – Handcrafted Wooden Bass Kalimbas by Bart Hopkin 🎶

Unleash your creative spirit with Rumba Boxes, a one-of-a-kind collection of handcrafted wooden bass kalimbas designed by legendary instrument creator Bart Hopkin. 🎹 These unique instruments blend rustic charm with rich acoustics, offering a vibrant, immersive sound that sparks endless inspiration. Featuring two masterfully crafted instruments, Rumba Boxes brings you a treasure trove of tones, textures, and musical possibilities. 🌟

🌍 A Caribbean-Inspired Gem

The term “Rumba Box” originates from the English-speaking Caribbean, referring to a bass kalimba traditionally played by sitting on the box and plucking its tines. The instruments are chromatically tuned, featuring spring-tempered steel tines that deliver a coherent and resonant tone. 🛠️ Many tines are equipped with rattles, adding a unique percussive edge to every note.

🎤 A Symphony of Articulations

Soundiron has meticulously sampled these instruments to capture their full range of sounds. From plucks, mallets, and picks to percussive slaps, taps, and auxiliary hits, Rumba Boxes offers unmatched versatility. Each note was recorded using two stereo mic positions, giving you pristine audio fidelity.

🎨 Sound-Designed Textures & FX Presets

Take your music to new dimensions with 20 custom FX presets and ambient soundscapes crafted from the raw acoustic samples. Whether you’re scoring cinematic landscapes or producing experimental tracks, Rumba Boxes ensures creative freedom. 🚀

The Instruments:

Arby McCone

A hybrid of rumba box, cajón, and percussion gadgetry, Arby McCone is a multi-faceted wonder. Equipped with spring-mounted metallic sounds, rattletines, clave sounds, and more, it’s a playground of tonal possibilities. 🎼 Enjoy its enriched resonance and explore plucks, mallets, slaps, and auxiliary percussion like never before.

Cutting-Edge Features:

💻 Kontakt Player Compatibility – Works seamlessly with Native Instruments Kontakt Player 6+, Komplete Kontrol, and NKS hardware/software.
🎚️ Advanced Controls – Shape your sound with automation-ready tools, arpeggiators, filters, LFOs, and a modular FX rack featuring 18 DSP effects.
🌌 Reverb Magic – Choose from 99 convolution reverb impulses and 40 custom FX presets for transformative soundscapes.

Product Highlights:

✨ 4 Master Presets & 20 Custom FX Presets
✨ Plucks, Picks, & Percussion
✨ 13,719 Stereo Samples
✨ 24-bit, 48 kHz Lossless NCW Format
✨ 7.13 GB Installed

Crafted by a Visionary

With over four decades of expertise, Bart Hopkin is a pioneer in experimental instrument design. His creations, housed in the renowned Hopkin Instrumentarium, redefine acoustic artistry. Rumba Boxes embodies his visionary approach, bringing authentic handcrafted instruments to your fingertips. 🔥

Tech Specs & Compatibility:

• Compatible with Kontakt Player 6+
• Requires Native Instruments serial registration via Native Access
• Supports VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats
• Fully integrated with Komplete Kontrol & S-Series Keyboards