What is THroNG? THroNG, in live performance mode as LiveTHroNG, denies every expectation one has about live music: every other band is LOUD--but THroNG plays only on headphones. Other bands embrace a musical style--THroNG embraces them all. Other band's members can each hear the others while they all play; THroNG players each hear a unique submix of the band. Other bands want you to pay for their music; THroNG gives it to you for free. Other bands have fixed lineups; THroNG rotates guest players in and out. Other bands know (or have some idea, at least) what their music is going to sound like before playing it; THroNG...finds out as it goes. Other bands play ONE piece of music at a time; THroNG creates numerous musical pieces simultaneously. Every other band tries not to chat while playing; THroNG has a dedicated intercom system.