Hurdy-Gurdy

Hurdy-Gurdy

by Edu Prado Sounds

The EPS Hurdy-Gurdy captures the unmistakable sound of one of history's most iconic medieval folk instruments.

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Hurdy-Gurdy audio demos

Authentic medieval to modern scapes

Authentic medieval character with expressive, playable dynamics
Instantly inspiring snapshots for cinematic and hybrid scoring
Organic articulations sitting alongside creative processed textures

What is Hurdy-Gurdy?

The EPS Hurdy-Gurdy captures the unmistakable sound of one of history's most iconic medieval folk instruments. From forgotten castles and ancient villages to dark forests and vast cinematic landscapes, it effortlessly bridges authentic medieval performance with modern sound design.

Hurdy-Gurdy at a glance

Hurdy-Gurdy at a glance
Product type:	Kontakt instruments
For use with:	Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt.
Download size:	1 GB

Edu Prado Sounds

Edu Prado Sounds is dedicated to crafting exclusive boutique sample libraries featuring one-of-a-kind creations with unconventional sounds. Their instruments always carry a signature twist, focusing on organic analog sounds that are rich in character.

Hurdy-Gurdy FAQ

You install Hurdy-Gurdy 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.

Yes, Hurdy-Gurdy works in all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reaper and Cubase.

All presets and sounds in Hurdy-Gurdy 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.

Kontakt is the industry-standard sampling platform used by the world’s top producers and composers. It acts as a "host" for thousands of different virtual instruments – from hyper-realistic orchestral libraries and rare vintage synths to modern pop keys. You can use Kontakt as a standalone application or as a plugin within your DAW to play, edit, and layer these sounds into your tracks.
If you’re just looking to play Kontakt instruments, Kontakt Player is the free version that runs all NI Kontakt instruments, plus loads from third-party developers.

Technically, no, it’s a Kontakt instrument.
However, it functions just like a VST instrument in your DAW.
While musicians and producers often use "VST" as a catch-all term for any virtual instrument, Hurdy-Gurdy is formatted specifically as a Kontakt library (.nki). To use it, you simply load Hurdy-Gurdy inside Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player. Since Kontakt itself runs as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin inside your DAW, the end result is identical: you open it, play it, and automate it just like any traditional VST.

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