Drone Flutes is a deeply sampled virtual instrument capturing the haunting beauty of traditional indigenous Central American flutes. Recorded in the grand acoustics of St. Paul’s Church in San Francisco, this collection features six unique two-, three-, and four-chambered flutes from the Mayan, Aztec and Zapotec traditions, performed by renowned sound practitioner René Jenkins. With a rich variety of articulations, live phrases, and multiple microphone positions, this library is perfect for film scoring, game music, atmospheric compositions, and experimental sound design.

Key Features of Drone Flutes:

• Six Unique Flutes: Includes double, triple, and quad-chambered flutes made of wood and clay.
• Extensive Articulations: Features sustains, staccatos, legato, trills, swells, chirps, and flutters for expressive performances.
• Over 3,000 Live Performance Phrases: Categorized by flute type, tempo (80–140 BPM), key, and style for seamless composition.
• Three Microphone Positions: Close, Mid, and Far mic settings provide flexible mixing options for any production.
• Sound-Designed FX & Ambiences: Includes 20 custom sound-designed presets and 20 ambient patches.
• Advanced Performance Controls: Customize articulation switching, cross-fading, attack, release, vibrato, filters, and more.
• Built-in Phrase Sequencer: Play and modify recorded phrases with full control over tempo, offset, release, and pitch.
• High-Quality Audio: 5,763 stereo WAV samples in 24-bit, 48kHz uncompressed format.
• Kontakt Compatibility: Designed for the full retail version of Kontakt 5.5+ (not compatible with the free Kontakt Player).

Example Use Cases for Drone Flutes:

• Film & Game Scoring: Create atmospheric, mystical, and evocative flute performances for cinematic soundtracks.
• World & Folk Music Production: Incorporate authentic Central American flute tones into traditional and modern compositions.
• Ambient & Experimental Sound Design: Generate lush textures, evolving drones, and ethereal melodies.
• Live Performance: Use articulation switching and phrase sequencing for dynamic and expressive live flute playing.

Why Choose Drone Flutes?

Drone Flutes offers a rare and inspiring collection of indigenous wind instruments, bringing centuries of musical tradition into a modern production workflow. With meticulously recorded performances, versatile articulations, and rich ambient textures, this library is a must-have for composers, producers, and sound designers looking to explore unique sonic landscapes.