Runa: Free Edition Ancient Stringed Instrument for Kontakt Player
Wavelet Audio has released Runa: Free Edition, a free Kontakt Player instrument based on the ancient Kobyz stringed instrument. The pack celebrates the first anniversary of Runa Scoring Strings and is available for direct download from Wavelet Audio’s website with no sign-up required.
What is the Kobyz
The Kobyz is a traditional stringed instrument from Central Asia, closely tied to cultures such as Kazakhstan. Its haunting, resonant tones inspired Wavelet Audio’s scoring-focused Kontakt library, now offered as a free edition for Kontakt Player users.
What’s included in the free pack
- Two articulations: sustained and short notes
- Designed for Kontakt Player (no full Kontakt license required)
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
The free edition samples the core character of the Kobyz while keeping the file size manageable for quick integration into productions.
How to download
Visit the Wavelet Audio download page and grab the installer directly. No email submission or registration is needed—just download and load into Kontakt Player.
Licensing and usage
The free edition is royalty-free for commercial and non-commercial use. You may use the included samples in your tracks without attribution.
System requirements
- Kontakt Player 7 or later (free)
- 64-bit operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+)
- 500 MB free disk space
- 4 GB RAM recommended
This is a great way to add an exotic, organic texture to ambient, cinematic, or world music productions without cost.
Quick Facts: Runa: Free Edition is a free Kontakt Player instrument based on the Kobyz, available now from Wavelet Audio with no sign-up required. The pack is royalty-free for both commercial and non-commercial use.
Download the free edition today.