Sitala is a streamlined drum plugin and standalone application designed for quick and musical beat creation. It features sixteen assignable pads that can be easily managed through drag and drop, allowing users to import samples directly from their DAW or file browser. The built-in file browser simplifies sample selection by eliminating traditional dialogue windows, enabling fast browsing and previewing. Sitala also includes intelligent beat slicing that detects multiple hits within a loop, letting users play individual parts with ease. Automatic silence detection ensures samples are cleanly cut, while velocity sensitivity and assignable trigger and kill groups add dynamic control.

Each sample loaded into Sitala undergoes analysis for dynamics and pitch, which automatically adjusts the controls for enhanced expressiveness. Users can shape their sounds by modifying attack, length, and sustain without affecting overall volume. The plugin offers a compression feature that enhances punch and sustain, complete with automatic gain makeup to maintain consistent output levels. Tuning options allow pitch shifts up to one octave, while the tone control adapts to the pitch content of each sound, functioning as a flexible EQ to emphasize highs, lows, or midrange frequencies. Volume and pan controls provide additional mix positioning.

Sitala’s audio engine supports selectable stereo output or a 16-channel configuration with individual outputs per pad, catering to various production needs. It comes equipped with factory kits including Clean 808, Hip Hop Ultra, and Future Retro Pop, offering ready-to-use sounds for different styles. With MIDI learn, sequential note mapping, and General MIDI compatibility, Sitala integrates smoothly into any setup, making it a practical tool for producers seeking a fast and expressive drum instrument.