Sound Archive
Bongoz
البنقز
Membranophone · Drum · Sudan
Bongoz is a traditional Sudanese drumming music instrument, it has a unique tone and widely used in Sudanese music . In some type of music it represents the main beat and rhythm instrument in the band.
Rhythm · Drum · Groove
البنقز هو آلة موسيقية إيقاعية سودانية ، مستخدمة على نطاق واسع ولها نغمة صوتية مميزة
في بعض أنواع الموسيقى السودانية يعتبر البنقز آلة أيقاع رئيسية في الفرق الموسيقية
Loop Samples
Listen & Download Loops
The following audio loops were recorded on the Bongoz and are available as free WAV downloads. Drag them directly into any DAW — no Kontakt required.
Loop Sample 1
Loop Sample 2
Loop Sample 3
Loop Sample 4
Sound Archive — SSLH
Terms of Use & Licensing
By downloading and using the SSLH Sound Archive plugins, you agree to the following terms. Our goal is to promote Sudanese music while protecting the integrity of the recordings and the artists involved.
1. Commercial & Personal Use
Royalty-Free: You are granted a non-exclusive license to use these sounds in your own musical compositions, film scores, performances, and artistic projects.
Commercial Use: You can use these plugins to create music that you sell or stream (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) without paying any additional royalties to the SSLH project or the artists.
2. Restrictions (What you CANNOT do)
No Resale of the Plugin: You may not repackage, resell, or redistribute these .nki files or the raw samples as a competing sound library, virtual instrument, or sample pack.
No Standalone Distribution: You cannot upload these raw samples to other websites or “leech” the files for distribution on external servers.
AI Training: Use of these samples for the training of generative AI models is strictly prohibited without explicit written consent from the SSLH project leads.
3. Credit & Attribution
While not legally required for every single song you produce, we strongly encourage you to credit the source. This helps us continue our work in safeguarding heritage.
Suggested Credit: “Traditional Sudanese Instrument Name sounds provided by the SSLH Sound Archive and Ibrahim ibn Elbadya.”
4. Creative Commons
This project is officially licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives) for the software and raw samples themselves. This means you can share the project with others non-commercially, but you must credit us and you cannot change the plugin files.
Important: This does not restrict the music you make with them. Your original songs are yours to own and monetize!
Bongoz Kontakt Plugin
FREE DOWNLOAD · .NKI FORMAT · KONTAKT 5+
Music Videos
Bongoz in Performance
The following videos feature the Bongoz in traditional Sudanese musical contexts — live performances, instructional recordings, and ensemble settings. Replace each placeholder URL with your chosen YouTube links.
Bondoz playing. By: Ismaeil Bakir
Drums on Sudan TV
Learning Sudan rhythms
Bongoz music. By: Tofi & Gurashi
Using This Plugin
Quick Start Guide
01. Download & Extract
Download the .zip file and extract it. Keep the .nki file and its Samples folder together — do not separate them. Store in your Kontakt libraries folder.
02. Load in Kontakt
Open Kontakt (full version, v5 or later). Drag the .nki file into the Kontakt rack, or use the Files browser. If prompted about activation, choose Load in Demo Mode — the plugin works fully.
03. Play & Record
Use a MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or your DAW’s piano roll. Articulations and drum hits are mapped across the keyboard. Apply reverb, EQ, and compression in your DAW for the best mix result.
For full installation instructions and tips, visit the Sound Archive main page.