Bela D Media has released V Alto Choir, a vocal sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt.
Enlisting the talent of a professional 24-piece alto choir, V is a two-octave section powered by advanced scripting features within Kontakt.
V does not incorporate sampled vocal phrases but a selection of sustained vocal elements – Sah, Tah, Voh and etc. In addition, you will find the more common sustained vowels – Ah, Ee, Oh and Oo. Special features include sample offset polyphonic legato, creation and storage of custom vocal verses, attack and release control per vocal step and real-time playback sequencing by way of the V Script.
Monster Sounds has released Killer Acapellas 2, a collection of 8 vocal construction kits.
Monster Sounds have gone back into the studio following the same format as Vol 1 and pulled back in 2 talented working songwriter /vocalists /topline writers. Both vocalists have loads of real studio time notched up between them having worked with many an experienced producer on some successful projects.
To add more credentials to this pack the production team at Monster Sounds, who have top-lined, produced and engineered many vocal sessions from the underground to commercial singers and rappers, including gold selling artists, so you know the quality is there.
There are a multitude of different song ideas and subjects to give credible vocals with maximum flexibility for producers in all different genres. There are 4 female vocals and 4 male vocals in this pack. All vocals are suited to electronic music production, but also could be equally flipped into a more acoustic or traditional instrument based music.
The pack is made up of 8 Full songs, compromising Verse. Chorus and in some cases the bridge parts of a song, also extra harmony parts are added so it is possible to build more progressive layers as the track builds.
The sample library costs £34.95 GBP. Individual kits are available for £5.95 GBP each.
Sonivox has announced the release of Vocalizer Pro, the next-generation version of the Vocalizer MIDI-controlled audio effect.
Vocalizer Pro is ready to harmonize, modify, fortify, enhance, and re-synthesize any instrument—or any sound—in ways you never thought possible.
The original Vocalizer is widely renown for the ability to creatively process any type of percussive or melodic audio track. With Vocalizer Pro, this capability has been greatly expanded.
Using their Polaris spectral synthesis engine, the SONiVOX Vocalizer Pro can transform any audio input to generate deep and complex musical results. The patented technology delivers unparalleled signal processing, advanced vocoding, and powerful re-synthesis. In addition, Vocalizer Pro allows the creation of simple or intricate vocal harmonies that can extend far beyond the natural limitations of the voice. One preset has the ability of producing thousands of different results—depending on the audio source.
In addition to the massive expansion of available parameters and control, Vocalizer Pro now features two rows of Parameter Snapshot Pads designed for unique live performance control. One row allows multiple notes or harmonies to be stacked on each pad. The other row allows parameters to be switched to new values. Snapshots provide instant switching of parameter controls, which can be triggered with the pads. These pads can also be mapped to provide access from any MIDI controller.
Vocalizer Pro features
Revolutionary MIDI-controlled audio effect.
Unparalleled vocoding, re-synthesis and signal processing from subtle to mind-blowing.
Expanded controls including FFT audio processing suite.
Pitch shift, formant, improved frequency control and spreading.
Two rows of performance pads extend playability and live performance control.
AU, VST, and RTAS.
64 Bit & 32 Bit.
Vocalizer Pro is available to purchase for $199.99 USD.
Soundiron has announced Olympus Elements, a choral toolkit that puts the core functionality and sonic quality of our complete Olympus Symphonic Choral Collection into a compact, efficient and convenient low-cost package for Native Instruments Kontakt and the free Kontakt Player.
This library is designed for both professionals and casual users in mind, with years of virtual choir engineering and refinement distilled down into one extremely potent and simple solution that captures the spirit and power of a full 63-voice symphonic choir.
Olympus Elements contains just the wide close stage blend microphone position for all 8 core vowel articulations: Ah, Ee, Eh, Ei, Ih, Mm, Oh and Oo. The choir is completely configurable, with independent control over male and female divisi sections. You’ll find sustains, staccatos and marcatos, with pp-ff dynamic layering and intelligent round robin. This choir packs a massive forte punch and velvety smooth piano dynamics, giving you complete expressive control and creative freedom. We also bring you our newly upgraded true ah & oo legato sustains, with up to 6-part polyphonic harmony and fluid interval shaping. The library also features a wide variety of classic choral effects, swells, sweeps, shouts, whispers and more. Each preset comes with an array of fine performance controls, EQ, 50 custom convolution environmental and fx reverbs to choose from. And of course, we’ve included our signature hand-crafted choral atmospheres, pads and evolving soundscapes to open up more creative possibilities.
The Vowel Master all-in-one preset gives quick access to the full choir, with realtime dual layer/divisi vowel selection & blending, sustain/staccato switching.
Olympus Elements
3.77 GB Installed.
Unlocked, non-compressed 24/48 wav samples.
Kontakt full retail version 4.2.4 or later required.
No online activation necessary.
Not compatible with the free Kontakt Player or Library rack.
Watermarked by Continuata.
Olympus Elements Player Edition
2.52 GB Installed.
Lossless NCW 24/48 audio format.
Works with Kontakt and free Kontakt Player (version 5.1 or later).
Powered-By-Kontakt format for Kontakt Player and Library rack compatibility.
Qualifies for the Native Instruments Kontakt cross-grade discount.
Requires serial activation through Native Instruments Service Center.
Watermarked by Continuata.
The standard edition is available to purchase for the introductory price of $99 USD (regular $119 USD), the Kontakt Player edition is expected to be available shortly for the intro price of $119 USD (regular $139 USD).
Toontrack has announced the release of Lead Vocals, a new presets pack for the EZmix effect plug-in.
Out today, a new EZmix Pack focusing entirely on the single most identifiable ingredient in any mix: lead vocals. No matter if you are looking to mix growling death metal vocals, intimate ballads, edgy modern styles, hard rock or ambient pop, this pack has one-click settings tailor-made for any genre, mix situation or whim you might find yourself in. Get your vocals right – it’s EZ!
This pack was designed by Toontrack co-founder and head of Sound Design, Mattias Eklund, and is best described as a virtual pantry chock-full of the sweetest of any and all things related to making lead vocals sound great and sit well in any mix.
The EZmix pack is available to purchase for $49 USD / 39 EUR.
Loopmasters has launched Essential Acapellas, a sample pack featuring a collection of vocal stems collected from 5 award winning vocal sample collections.
Essential Acapellas includes 110 Long Vocal Stems, and 20 Short Vocal Phrases from the following Loopmasters sample collections:
Essentials 28 Acapellas is a must have collection for producers looking to find an inspiring vocal hook to drop into their productions.
In detail Producers should expect to find 520MB, 130 WAV Stems of inspiring Vocal Acapellas, handpicked from our top selling vocal packs. For more information on the sounds of each release check out the individual product pages for more details, demo loops and reviews.
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