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 Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:53 am Post subject: 'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio: Eastwest Symphonic Voices |
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This week I would like to feature Eastwest Symphonic Voices. This is arguably the most comprehensive vocal library available. The reports back from my film and TV music clients here in LA give Eastwest Symphonic Voices glowing reports. The 3 mic set-ups are especially valuable to give depth to a performance and the multiple dynamics are extremely useful to re-create a natural vocal sound.
Word builder is a new feature that some have put to good use. I'm told
that it does take time to build natural sounding words and phrases,
however it certainly can be done. This lets you get killer background
vocals tracks without live singers. Of course, adding a few live voices
in the mix would simply add another dimension to the tracks.
All and all, Eastwest Symphonic Voices is a good choice for those who
need to add choirs, background voices or vocal pads to their
compositions. I think it is an essential part of a composer's tool kit.
Following is the feature set provided by Eastwest. I want to let
everyone know that the birthday sale from Eastwest has been extended now
until March 30th. You can get Eastwest Symphonic Voices from Doctor
Audio at almost 35% off while the sale lasts. ($649 for Hitsquad
readers) See http://www.doctoraudio.com/eastwest.html
Eastwest says of Symphonic Voices:
EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC CHOIRS was recorded in the same concert
hall as the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA, with the same
team of engineers and producers.
This is the first 24-bit Choir sample library to include three
simultaneous stereo mic setups (close, stage and hall), so users can mix
together any combination of mic positions to control tone and ambience.
The collection was designed to blend perfectly with EWQLSO.
Features include -
# 5 Choirs - Boys, Alto (Female), Soprano (Female), Basses (Male),
Tenors (Male) plus Solo Singers
# Recorded in the same concert hall, with the same team of engineers and
producers as the Award-Winning EASTWEST / QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC
ORCHESTRA
# Choirs recorded with 3 simultaneous stereo mic setups (close, stage
and hall), so you can mix any combination of mics to control tone and
ambience
# All Singers recorded in position and chromatically sampled with
multiple dynamics (non-vibrato, light vibrato and heavy vibrato)
# Slurred legato on all vowels
# Includes an advanced WordBuilder utility for both MAC and PC that
enables users to type in words for the choirs to sing (not applicable to
solo vocalists)
# Blends perfectly with the EASTWEST / QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
# Includes a special version of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPAKT Sampler
# Recorded in 24-bit by Grammy-Winning classical recording engineer
PROF. KEITH O. JOHNSON
# Produced by DOUG ROGERS and NICK PHOENIX
ADVANCED WORDBUILDER UTILITY INCLUDED!
SYMPHONIC CHOIRS includes an advanced word building utility for both MAC
and PC that includes a text editor that enables users to type in the
words they want the choirs to sing (not applicable to solo vocalists).
NO SAMPLER REQUIRED !
SYMPHONIC CHOIRS comes as a VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT which includes a
high-performance NATIVE INSTRUMENTS interface powered by the efficient
KONTAKT audio engine, including Direct-from-Disk*, for Mac and PC (*With
freely-downloadable Direct-from-Disk extension).
This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound
quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a
sampler.
For the sonically adventureous, many sound shaping tools have been built
in to the interface. Powerful multi-mode filters, envelopes, and LFOs
give a wealth of creative possibilities. Integrated high-quality reverb,
chorus, and delay effects are also provided.
Direct from Disk playback easily handles large samples beyond available
RAM (which is assignable).
Professional sound quality with advanced 32-bit processing, and 256
voice polyphony allow for lush arrangements. The clean and intuitive
interface never lets the technology get in the way of your creativity.
All important instrument parameters can be immediately adjusted without
the need to page, scroll, or fumble through a manual.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Kompakt software)
* 38 GB Free Hard Disc Space, DVD Drive
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (for Native Instruments software)
* Win XP, Pentium III/Athlon 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, DVD drive
* Mac OS X 10.2.6, G4 800 MHz, 1 GB, DVD drive
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM (for Sound Library)
* Win XP, Pentium IV/Athlon 3 GHz, 2 GB RAM, DVD drive
* Mac OS X 10.3*, G5 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, DVD drive
SUPPORTED INTERFACES
* WIN: VST, DXi, ASIO, DirectSound
* MAC: VST, Audio Units, Core Audio, Core MIDI, RTAS
Direct from Disk extension from soundsonline.com is required.
Registration is required within 14 days (by web, fax or mail).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (WordBuilder software)
* Windows stand-alone version: Windows XP
* Mac stand-alone version: Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
* MFX plug-in version: Sonar 4.0.3 or higher + Windows XP
* VST-MA plug-in version: Cubase/Nuendo v2/v3 or higher + Windows XP/Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
* Logic users must use standalone version with WordBuilder Average user rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars (4.75 / 5)
For more information and to listen to demos see http://www.soundsonline.com
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