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What is Kithara?

An eclectic mix of guitars and plucked string instruments gathered from various global cultures awaits exploration. You have the ability to blend and sculpt up to four unique instruments at once, resulting in textured and dynamic auditory experiences. The fragments engine allows for the creation of organic granular soundscapes. Dive into the cinematic world of guitars with Kithara, which encompasses a variety of styles, from classical and flamenco guitars to instruments like the balalaika, cuatro, and ronroco. Every instrument has been recorded with incredible precision and performed with creativity, enriched through advanced sound design methods. With features like e-bow pads, granular mandolin textures, and rhythmic tremolos, Kithara fuses genuine, organic sounds with modern functionalities, enabling the production of everything from delicate plucks to sweeping soundscapes. Kithara's robust four-layer engine offers extensive manipulation of over 350 sound sources. The attack layer delivers crisp plucks and short sounds reminiscent of marcato, while the sustain layers enhance depth with textural loops, strummed bases, e-bow drones, and ambient pads, culminating in a richly versatile sonic experience. Each layer encourages artistic expression, inspiring musicians to explore new creative avenues and redefine their compositions in exciting ways. This innovative approach to sound design invites a deeper engagement with music, transforming how it is created and experienced.

What is Ableton Live?

Live empowers users to merge multiple audio or MIDI performances into separate takes, allowing for the selection of the best portions from each to construct a perfect version. You can also transform sound design by artistically mixing various samples from your library. By connecting two or more tracks, you can modify their content simultaneously, which simplifies the process of polishing multi-track instruments or collaborations with diverse artists while keeping everything in sync. This capability extends to MIDI tracks as well. When you connect an MPE-compatible controller, you can effortlessly add bends, slides, and pressure to each note in a chord. This allows for the introduction of subtle expressive nuances, smooth transitions between chords, and the crafting of rich sonic environments. MPE, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression, significantly enhances the conventional MIDI system, enabling compatible devices to adjust multiple parameters of each note in real-time, leading to more detailed and expressive performances. Moreover, this innovation provides musicians with fresh opportunities to delve into and expand their creative works, fostering a deeper connection to their artistic expression. Overall, the combination of these features invites artists to push the boundaries of their musical compositions even further.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Animoog Z
AudioKit Synth One
Diva
EasyWorship
King of Digital
Krotos Concept 2
Krotos Igniter
Krotos Weaponiser
NEXUS4
ProDJLink
Regroover
RipX DAW
SYQEL
TouchDesigner
Visibox
iZotope Neutron
iZotope Ozone
iZotope Plasma
iZotope Total Balance Control
iZotope VocalSynth

Integrations Supported

Animoog Z
AudioKit Synth One
Diva
EasyWorship
King of Digital
Krotos Concept 2
Krotos Igniter
Krotos Weaponiser
NEXUS4
ProDJLink
Regroover
RipX DAW
SYQEL
TouchDesigner
Visibox
iZotope Neutron
iZotope Ozone
iZotope Plasma
iZotope Total Balance Control
iZotope VocalSynth

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$199 one-time payment
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Native Instruments

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/kithara/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Ableton

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.ableton.com/en/live/

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects
Batch Processing
Export Audio (Multiple File Types)
Record Live Audio
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks
Scrub, Search, Bookmark
Sound Editing Tools
Spectral Analysis / FFT
Speech Synthesis (TTS)
Swappable Patches
Virtual Instruments
Virtual Mixing
Voice Changer

DJ

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