Native Instruments Odes

Narrative through rhythm

• Compose living soundscapes with an eclectic ensemble driven by rhythm
• Bridge musical traditions and harmonize instruments from around the world, like the shakuhachi and nyckelharpa, with smart tonal sculpting tools
• Weave intricate tales by layering three instruments with up to three articulations apiece

Drive your stories forward

Score dynamic, shifting soundscapes that bring scenes to life with Odes. The third chapter in the tale, building on the legacy of Lores and Fables, Odes propels the plot with a unique library focused on rhythm. String and woodwind-based tempo-synced loops spring from the surface, filling the shimmering oasis. Kamanchehs skate across the sands. Alto flutes float by overhead. All brought in frame with smart tonal sculpting tools.

Write with rhythm

Tell stories that move with sounds that stretch across continents and centuries. The jig of the nyckelharpa, the breeze of the shakuhachi, the saunter of the tenor saxophone. All these and more are yours to compose. Shape evolving, expressive textures with virtuosic articulations, and fine-tune the feeling of every scene with smart tonal sculpting tools.

Knit nuanced threads

Layer up to three articulations per instrument. A distant legato dancing through the mirage. A tense marcato rising from the dunes. This is music in motion. For composers who don’t just support the story, but drive it forward. Bring the tapestry together with Odes’ clean interface, building on Lores and Fables with added rhythmic controls.

Immerse your audience

Guide the emotion of the moment with built-in mic mixing. Reflect real spaces with convolution reverb. Build atmosphere with screen-ready sounds, meticulously recorded with the expression only maestros can provide. Odes continues the narrative drive of the series while infusing fresh rhythm and movement.

Hear Odes in action

Dive into rhythm with the creator behind Odes, Anthony Ammar, as he explores key features, his favorite sounds, and the best ways to blend with Lores and Fables.

Score seamlessly

Tell deeper, more evocative tales with Kontrol keyboards thanks to full Kontakt 8 and Native Kontrol Standard integration. Plus, finesse the feeling with polyphonic aftertouch, subtly shaping volume, panning, filters, pitch, and modulation – directly from the keys.

About Evolution Series

This dedicated team of globe-trotting developers is inspired by sounds from all over the planet. They capture only the most expressive performances from talented players to deliver completely authentic libraries. With a focus on the raw quality of traditional instruments and voices, Evolution Series continues to set the bar for high-quality sounds and intuitive engines, suitable for all types of composing.

The Lores, Fables, and Odes bundle

Complete the story so far. Shape living textures with eclectic 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.