Koto
Strings of Zen
A 13-string zither about 180 cm long, played by plucking with finger picks (tsume). Movable bridges allow retuning between pieces. Japan's national instrument with a history spanning over 1,000 years, associated with refinement and the imperial court. Michio Miyagi's "Haru no Umi" is one of the most famous koto compositions.
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About Koto
A 13-string zither about 180 cm long, played by plucking with finger picks (tsume). Movable bridges allow retuning between pieces. Japan's national instrument with a history spanning over 1,000 years, associated with refinement and the imperial court. Michio Miyagi's "Haru no Umi" is one of the most famous koto compositions.
Every parameter in Koto has been carefully tuned to deliver professional results with minimal effort. The intuitive interface puts the most important controls front and center, while deeper parameters are accessible when you need them.
Designed for seamless integration into your existing workflow, Koto supports both VST3 and AU formats on macOS, with full Apple Silicon optimization for maximum performance on the latest hardware.
