Spitfire Audio Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla Free Download
A signature sound that adds emotion into music, film and games
Step into the personal sound world of Gustavo Santaolalla. For media composers seeking truly authentic, evocative textures to score drama, tension, and expansive landscapes, or producers wanting unique acoustic character unavailable elsewhere, this library captures the unique voice of the multi award-winning composer’s iconic ronroco. Heard prominently in his iconic scores for The Last of Us, Motorcycle Diaries, Babel, and his seminal solo album Ronroco, this isn’t merely a collection of sounds; it’s the culmination of a deep, personal connection, meticulously translated into playable form.
For Gustavo, the ten-string ronroco (specifically the E-minor tuning he discovered and embraced) became a vessel for expressing identity beyond traditional boundaries. Its voice carries echoes of Andean roots but transcends them, finding its way into cinematic soundscapes and deeply personal compositions. It can whisper with introspection or soar with resonant emotion, capable of both grounding melodies and floating textures.
Gustavo himself performed every sample, pouring his distinct, non-traditional fingerpicking style and emotional nuance into each note. He was driven by the desire to capture the ronroco’s specific character – the resonance of the wood, the breath between notes, the gentle touch of fingertips. We explored its full spectrum, its shadows and its light, to craft something that feels genuine, intimate and alive.
