Odes: Tell Stories Through Rhythm
Native Instruments new kinetic orchestral instrument
17 October 2025
Odes has made its debut today, the third entry in Native Instruments’ Evolution series following the acclaimed Lores and Fables. Built to add tension and enhance narrative expression through rhythm and layered motion, Odes is a cinematic instrument for stories that move, both dynamically and emotionally.
From piercing Mongolian horse fiddles to floating tenor recorders, Odes lets you create an eclectic ensemble of three instruments from across cultures, each with independent looping rhythms and one-shots. The result is a living, rhythmic soundscape that feels immersive, expressive, and ready for the screen.
Key Features
· Eclectic ensemble of instruments – Blend the horse fiddle, nyckelharpa, kamanche, and more into a diverse palette of striking sounds that effortlessly harmonize together.
· Three-layer articulation engine – Stack and sculpt up to three moving articulations per instrument for intricate, shifting performances that form the rhythmic foundation of your score.
· Professional ambience control – Add cinematic depth with convolution reverb and flexible mic mixing.
· Polyphonic aftertouch – Subtly shape volume, panning, filters, pitch, and modulation with the keys.
The Lores, Fables, and Odes bundle
Complete the story so far with Lores, Fables, and Odes. Shape living textures with hard-to-find instruments in Lores. Layer cinematic character with Fables, a hybrid collection played as ensembles. And bring everything together with Odes, a narrative instrument with rhythm at its heart.
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