Native Instruments – Kithara (KONTAKT)

From classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars to balalaika, cuatro and ronroco, enter a world of cinematic guitars with Kithara. Each instrument is recorded in stunning detail, creatively performed and transformed through a rich sound design. From electronic bowed pads to granular mandolin soundscapes and rhythmic tremolos, Kithara combines raw, organic tones with modern capabilities, allowing you to create everything from delicate strumming to sweeping textures.

Lush, multi-layered strings

Kithara’s four-layer engine gives you deep control over over 350 sound sources. The Attack layer delivers crisp plucks and short articulations like marcato, while the Sustain layers add depth with texture loops, strings, electronic bowed drones and pads. The Release layer activates as the sustain decays, delivering natural sound and adding subtle sound design elements. Each layer can be individually adjusted, allowing you to mix and match articulations and fine-tune sounds.

Kithara’s flexible modulation system allows you to dynamically adjust volume, pan, tuning, and effects, breathing life into every parameter and changing the sound in real time. The Parameters page offers advanced customization with velocity controls, aftertouch assignments, and a Tightness knob for precise timing and responsiveness. True Mapping provides seamless integration between layers, giving you full control over range and triggering.

Features

• Eclectic collection of guitars and plucked string instruments from around the world
• Build and combine up to four layers of different instruments to create exciting and dynamic soundscapes
• Create organic, grainy textures with the Fragments engine

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