Native Instruments releases Kithara, a new cinematic guitar library unveiled with Komplete 15
Berlin, September 23, 2024 – Native Instruments today released Kithara, a
premium collection of cinematic guitars and hard-to-find plucked string
instruments. Released alongside Komplete 15 and Kontakt 8, Kithara features
everything from classical, flamenco, and steel guitars to the balalaika, cuatro, and
ronroco. Crafted with the boutique sample library experts from Audio Imperia,
each instrument is recorded in stunning detail and transformed with rich sound
design. From e-bow pads to granular mandolin and rhythmic tremolos, Kithara
blends raw, organic tones with modern possibilities.
premium collection of cinematic guitars and hard-to-find plucked string
instruments. Released alongside Komplete 15 and Kontakt 8, Kithara features
everything from classical, flamenco, and steel guitars to the balalaika, cuatro, and
ronroco. Crafted with the boutique sample library experts from Audio Imperia,
each instrument is recorded in stunning detail and transformed with rich sound
design. From e-bow pads to granular mandolin and rhythmic tremolos, Kithara
blends raw, organic tones with modern possibilities.
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Key Features
● Rare sounds—An eclectic collection of guitars and plucked string
instruments from across the world.
● Lush, layerable strings—Shape and layer up to four different instruments at
once. The Attack, Sustain, and Release layers can deliver crisp plucks,
introduce depth with textural loops or e-bow drones, and add natural decay
or subtle sound design elements.
● Immersive effects—Explore over 300 expertly designed presets, easily
filtered by bowed, plucked, textural, and rhythmic qualities, as well as by
mood and instrument type. Transform the tone of each layer with curated
Character FX.
● Intricate details—Kithara’s Fragments engine introduces granular, fluttering
effects that infuse textures and pads with detail. With precise control over
movement and harmony, the Fragments engine generates evolving
harmonic patterns that add depth and motion.
● Sculpt your soundscape—A flexible modulation system breathes life into
each parameter. The options page offers advanced customization with
velocity controls, aftertouch assignments, and a Tightness knob for precise
timing and responsiveness.
● Play it with Kontrol keyboards—Kithara offers full integration with Kontrol
keyboards and NKS. Effortlessly browse and tweak sounds with the detailed
display, add expression with the mod wheel, and customize the polyphonic
aftertouch for deeper control of your sound.
● Rare sounds—An eclectic collection of guitars and plucked string
instruments from across the world.
● Lush, layerable strings—Shape and layer up to four different instruments at
once. The Attack, Sustain, and Release layers can deliver crisp plucks,
introduce depth with textural loops or e-bow drones, and add natural decay
or subtle sound design elements.
● Immersive effects—Explore over 300 expertly designed presets, easily
filtered by bowed, plucked, textural, and rhythmic qualities, as well as by
mood and instrument type. Transform the tone of each layer with curated
Character FX.
● Intricate details—Kithara’s Fragments engine introduces granular, fluttering
effects that infuse textures and pads with detail. With precise control over
movement and harmony, the Fragments engine generates evolving
harmonic patterns that add depth and motion.
● Sculpt your soundscape—A flexible modulation system breathes life into
each parameter. The options page offers advanced customization with
velocity controls, aftertouch assignments, and a Tightness knob for precise
timing and responsiveness.
● Play it with Kontrol keyboards—Kithara offers full integration with Kontrol
keyboards and NKS. Effortlessly browse and tweak sounds with the detailed
display, add expression with the mod wheel, and customize the polyphonic
aftertouch for deeper control of your sound.