EVA Instruments has launched Kalimba, a free kalimba instrument plugin available as a VST3/AU plugin and Kontakt library. It’s the second release in their Play Collection, a series of lightweight, expressive virtual instruments offered completely free of charge.
Kalimba delivers a deeply sampled African thumb piano sound, recorded via both tine and resonator mics for authentic tone. Its minimal interface includes only the essentials, making it easy to load and play without setup hassles.
Authentic Sound, Hassle-Free Interface
This plug-in is ideal for producers working in ambient, lo-fi, cinematic, or world music, offering clean, organic tones that blend smoothly into any mix. No activation or registration is required; it works straight out of the box on Windows (VST3 & standalone) with macOS AU and standalone versions coming soon.
Cross-Format Compatibility
The package includes:
- VST/AU plugin versions
- Kontakt library (requires Kontakt 5.8.1+)
- Standalone application for Windows, with macOS AU & standalone on the way
Features
- Deeply sampled African thumb piano
- Dual-source recordings: tines and resonator
- Lightweight, user-friendly interface
- VST3, AU, Kontakt, and standalone formats
- No activation or registration needed
- Ideal for ambient, cinematic, lo-fi, or global music
Free Download
Kalimba instrument plugin is available now as a free download from EVA Instruments, no strings attached.