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Folk Harmonica

by Image Sounds

425 live-performed harmonica loops with soulful melodies, expressive bends and authentic folk character.

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Expressive folk harmonica loops

  • 425 live-performed harmonica loops with soulful melodies, expressive bends, wails and lively phrases
  • Authentic folk character for ballads, Americana, acoustic tracks and upbeat folk productions
  • 70–160 BPM, tempo-synced & root key labelled for fast and flexible arrangement

What is Folk Harmonica?

Folk Harmonica delivers 425 live-performed loops full of warmth, character and expressive detail. From soulful melodic lines, sustained notes and emotional bends to lively phrases and spirited folk motifs, the collection captures the unmistakable feel of a real harmonica performance. Perfect for folk, Americana, acoustic productions and singer-songwriter arrangements, every loop is tempo-synced and root key labelled for quick and intuitive use. With tempos ranging from 70–160 BPM, Folk Harmonica moves effortlessly from intimate ballads to energetic, foot-stomping tracks.

Folk Harmonica at a glance

Product type: Kontakt instruments
For use with: Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt.
Download size: 1.0 GB
Image Sounds

Image Sounds

Since 2009, Image Sounds has delivered top-notch, live-recorded sounds and loops that inspire music producers worldwide. Our team of international musicians and professionals creates libraries for major music companies, modern producers, DJs, and sound designers. These libraries are versatile, ready-to-use, and designed to help build complete tracks in no time.

Folk Harmonica FAQ

How do I install and activate Folk Harmonica after purchase?

You install Folk Harmonica through Native Access. After your purchase, the expansion appears in the app for automatic installation. Simply enter your serial activation code if prompted and the sounds will be ready in your NI browser.

Is Folk Harmonica compatible with my DAW?

Yes, Folk Harmonica works in all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reaper and Cubase.

Can I use the sounds from Folk Harmonica in my commercial projects royalty-free?

All presets and sounds in Folk Harmonica are royalty-free and copyright cleared for use in your commercial projects. Your purchase includes a commercial license, allowing you to use these sounds in any professional recording without further legal obligations.

What is Leap?

Leap is a fast and playful way to play and manipulate loops in Kontakt. Twist pitch, warp speed, and slice loops – all at the press of a key. There are lots of Leap Expansions to choose from and each one is a step into new genres, textures, and palettes. Find out more here.

Is Folk Harmonica a VST instrument?

Technically, no, it’s a Leap Expansion.
While musicians and producers often use "VST" as a catch-all term for any virtual instrument, this is product is made especially for the Leap platform in Kontakt 8.

System Requirements

Kontakt system requirements
  • Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt
  • Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
  • macOS 13, 14 and 15 (latest update)
  • Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
  • Graphics hardware support for Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
  • Supports ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI

*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.

An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate Kontakt Player or Kontakt, and this product (please see the Native Access system requirements). Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.

Supported interfaces

  • macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
  • Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AAX

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