Synthtopia reports that the new Mac application Khôra functions as a drone‑based harmonic instrument, offering musicians a distinctive, abstract visual layout for sound design. The software departs from conventional synthesizer designs by emphasizing a free‑form graphical environment rather than typical labeled controls.
According to the same coverage, every parameter in Khôra appears as a living geometric shape, eliminating textual labels entirely. A circular array of stars serves as a map of just‑intonation pitches, where the diameter of each star conveys its level of consonance and its hue indicates the associated harmonic family. This visual approach replaces reliance on traditional music theory, keyboard input, or exhaustive parameter lists, inviting users to navigate harmonic space through direct interaction.
The program also includes five built‑in chord generators, one of which is called Genesis. Genesis automatically creates new chords rooted in just‑intonation, prioritizing simple, consonant intervals while preserving the root note. These generators aim to streamline the creation of complex microtonal textures without requiring extensive manual tuning.
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