New Microtonal Soundscape Synthesizer For macOS, KHÔRA, Features Unique Interface
KHÔRA is a drone-based harmonic instrument for Mac, with a unique, abstract interface.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“There are no labels – every control is a living geometric object. The ring of stars is a map of just-intonation pitches. Star size represents consonance, while color represents harmonic families. Rather than relying on theory, keyboards, or parameter lists, KHÔRA offers a new way to explore harmonic space through interaction.”
KHÔRA offers 5 built-in chord generators:
- Genesis: Generates a new just-intonation chord, favoring simple, consonant intervals while always retaining the root.
- Metabole: Preserves some common tones from the current chord while regenerating the remaining voices, balancing continuity and change.
- Topos: Moves the entire chord through just-intonation space while preserving its internal structure, revealing more distant microtonal colors.
- Skia (Hidden): Explores dark, modal harmony over a fixed drone, with spacious minor voicings that return to the home chord every fourth generation.
- Helios (Hidden): The only mode based on 12-tone equal temperament (12-EDO), featuring modern color harmony with smooth bass motion and a return to the home chord every 4th generation.
KHÔRA is available now, with a ‘Name a fair price” model.
