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    SYMPHONIC CHOIRS

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      Symphonic Choirs is an ambitious and powerful instrument capable of recreating the sound of a real choir with an incredible degree of realism. Nothing else quite delivers the control, sonic quality, and flexibility that SC offers. If you absolutely, positively must have the most natural and realistic choir (and you can’t afford to hire one), Symphonic Choirs is really the only choice, a clear Key Buy.

      — KEYBOARD

      Imagine typing words into your computer, in any language, and hearing a world class Symphonic Choir sing those words in any key(s) you play "live" on your keyboard controller! Well imagine no more, that's exactly what this revolutionary "award-winning" virtual instrument does. In addition, the Platinum edition (Gold edition has one mic position and is 16-bit) is the first 24-bit Choir virtual instrument to include three simultaneous stereo mic setups (close, stage and hall), so users can mix any combination of mic positions to control ambience. The Choirs were recorded in the same concert hall, by the same team as the EastWest/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra and blend perfectly with EWQLSO.

      To achieve the feel of a live concert hall performance, each instrument and section was recorded with three mic positions: close, stage (conductor‘s position) and hall. By selecting different mic positions, users can mix these sounds together to create any kind of natural ambience their project requires. This eliminates the need for artificial reverb.

      The Symphonic Choirs Expansion (Voices of the Apocalypse content) was recorded separately, at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position.

      Wordbuilder, now built into EastWest's Play software, is the word building software that enables Symphonic Choirs and Symphonic Choirs Expansion users to type in words for the Choirs to sing. This revolutionary software also includes a pop-down menu that includes popular pre-built phrases that you can load instantly. This is a real time saver for those on a tight deadline. The phrases have been optimized for each Choir. The phrases menu is customizable so you can add your own phrases to WordBuilder for quick and easy access. This is the most powerful vocals solution available.

      Awards

      • G.A.N.G. (GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD) "SAMPLE LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD"
      • ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN "EDITOR'S CHOICE" AWARD
      • KEYBOARD MAGAZINE "KEY BUY" AWARD

      Features

      • New wordbuilder software built into Play (plus new pre-built phrases and words)
      • Extended ranges (Sopranos - D3 to E5, Altos - F2 to A4, Tenors - C2 to D4, Basses B0 to D3)
      • Intuitive custom interface
      • Intelligent Performance section including Portamento, Repetition, Legato, Round Robin Reset
      • Improved articulation window and controls
      • On screen mic position mixing
      • State of the art Convolution Reverb with pre-delay and additional Master control to route reverb to all instruments in an instance
      • Convolution includes hall choir was recorded in for additional control of hall ambience
      • Intelligent release trail engine that follows the note-on samples volume at all times, so release trails always match
      • Release trails unaffected by mod-wheel cross-fade programs, radical mod-wheel movements do not degrade release trails
      • Recall custom key-switches instantly
      • Key-switch sizes now unlimited
      • State of the art sound quality with high-resolution audio engine
      • Hi fidelity one pole filter for natural cross-fades
      • Stereo image editing now possible using channel sourcing
      • Completely re-programmed for EastWest's PLAY software from the original recordings
      • Watch the Tutorial
      • Listen to Demos
      • Read the Manual

      The Symphonic Choirs package is a true breakthrough product that will forever change the way that producers work. This is not an ordinary sample library but a highly realistic and expressive vocal instrument that ushers in a new era of creative power.— FUTURE MUSIC

      BUY NOW

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      Ranges

      The PLAY Edition of Symphonic Choirs has extended the ranges of the SATB sections. The new ranges are:

      Sopranos Altos Tenors Basses
      D3 to E5 F2 to A4 C2 to D4 B0 to D3

      The ranges for the Boys Choir and solo singers are as follows:

      Boys Solo Soprano Solo Alto Solo Boy
      C3 to B4 E3 to D5 E2 to G3 Bb2 to Bb4

      Articulations

      Symphonic Choirs puts five complete choir sections at your fingertips. In addition to Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, Basses, and Boys choir, you get solo Soprano, Alto, and Boy singers.

      Choirs

      The SATB and Boys sections are all compatible with WordBuilder, described at right, and give you the ability to have your choir sing the words you type. When used in WordBuilder, these sections have four articulations: sustained, legato, staccato, and slur. The articulation can be set on the fly using a keyswitch.

      Also included are simplified vowel patches and effects including the following:

      • Ah-Ih-Eh
      • Cluster Effects
      • Cluster Oh
      • Ee-Oh-Eh
      • Falls
      • Shouts
      • Whispered Words

      Soloists

      Three solo singers are also included. While not compatible with WordBuilder, you get a variety of articulations for each singer:

      Soprano

      Alto

      Boy

      • ah Non Vib
      • ah Exp Vib
      • mm Exp Vib
      • oh Non Vib
      • oh Exp Vib
      • oo Non Vib
      • oo Exp Vib
      • ah Exp Vib
      • ah Non Vib
      • ah Exp Vib Slur
      • oh Exp Vib Slur
      • ee Exp Vib
      • mm Exp Vib
      • oh Exp Vib
      • oh Non Vib
      • oh Exp Vib 2
      • oo Non Vib
      • oo Exp Vib
      • ah Non Vib
      • ah Non Vib Slur
      • oh Non Vib
      • oh Non Vib slur
      • oo Non Vib
      • Random Syllables 1-4

      WordBuilder

      WordBuilder™ is the word building software that enables Symphonic Choirs users to type in words for the Choirs to sing.


      WordBuilder: User interface (magnify...)

      Features

      WordBuilder lets you type in words in English for the Choirs to sing. For added detail, you can use WordBuilder's internal phonetic language, VoTox. With VoTox you get complete control over each phoneme. Adjust timing, volume, and crossfade to get just the sound you need. The "Learn" function adapts WordBuilder's timing to your playing to give you even greater control over crossfades and complex pronunciation.

      The "Phrases" pop-up menu includes 28 popular Latin phrases that you can load instantly. Many choirs sing in Latin so this can be a real time saver for those on a tight deadline. The phrases have been optimized for each Choir. The Phrases menu is completely customizable so users can add their own phrases to the menu for quick and easy access.

      Symphonic Choirs Expansion

      The Symphonic Choirs Expansion expands the content of Symphonic Choirs with the best samples from Quantum Leap Voices of the Apocalypse. Voices of the Apocalypse has FFF, heavy vibrato vowels that go beyond what is currently in Symphonic Choirs. So the Symphonic Choirs Expansion lets you crossfade from the loudest Symphonic Choirs vowels into the FFF Voices of the Apocalypse vowels. The result is a well integrated sound that can only be described as MASSIVE. Because Voices of the Apocalypse was also recorded with wordbuilding in mind, these new expansion patches also work with Wordbuilder. The Symphonic Choirs Expansion also includes the ever popular Angels and Demons samples from Voices of the Apocalypse.

      Men's and Women's FFF vowels (ah, ih, uh, oh, oo, eh, ee) are included as well as the "Angels" and "Demons" patches from the original Voices of the Apocalypse.

      The additional VOTA content was recorded at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position. The Symphonic Choirs Expansion is available as an add-on for $79.95 (€59).

      Play

      EastWest's PLAY software is a 64-bit Advanced Sample Engine (plug-in or standalone).


      Symphonic Choirs: User interface (magnify...)

      Multiple Mic Positions

      • All instruments were sampled with three different mic positions (platinum edition only), allowing you to mix together any combination of mics using the interface for the ultimate in real-time tone and ambiance control. This feature enables you to customize the sound of the choir to your own requirements.
      • Please note: while most computers suitable for running professional music software will run one of the mic positions (what you typically get with other choir libraries), you should have a recommended system or above to have all options available.

      Mic Mixer

      • Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer
      • Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
      • Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish

      As Beautiful As It Sounds

      • Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument

      All instruments are listed in one browser

      • Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments
      • Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
      • Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
      • Interface automatically changes to display current instrument

      Articulations

      • Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
      • Turn on/off articulations as you wish
      • Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
      • Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval

      Legato Detection

      • PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly

      Stereo Handling

      • PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
      • Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
      • Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono

      Playback Engine

      • Highest quality resampling engine
      • Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible
      • EastWest/Quantum Leap now design instruments every step of the way without compromise

      Effects Engine

      • The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
      • Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EastWest Studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
      • The smoothest filters you'll ever hear

      Platforms and Hosts

      • AU, AAX, VST, Standalone, Mac OS 10.7 or above, Windows 7 or above, 64-bit
      • Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
      • More native support than any other plug-in
      • Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application

      Summary

      PLAY isn't just a sampler. The PLAY SYSTEM is a professional, fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements.

      • The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
      • The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
      • The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
      • Complete portability

      Choirs Expansion

      Symphonic Choirs Expansion

      The Symphonic Choirs Expansion expands the content of Symphonic Choirs with the best samples from Quantum Leap Voices of the Apocalypse. Voices of the Apocalypse has FFF, heavy vibrato vowels that go beyond what is currently in Symphonic Choirs, so the expansion lets you crossfade from the loudest Symphonic Choirs vowels into the FFF Voices of the Apocalypse vowels. The result is a sound that can only be described as MASSIVE. Because Voices of the Apocalypse was also recorded with wordbuilding in mind, these new expansion patches also work with Wordbuilder. The Expansion also includes the ever popular Angels and Demons samples from Voices of the Apocalypse.

      This is a must have expansion! (PLAY Edition of Symphonic Choirs is required).

      The Symphonic Choirs Expansion was recorded at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position. The Expansion is available as an add-on for $75

      Audio Demos

      • play
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      Videos

      • Watch the Tutorial

      Manual

      • Symphonic Choirs Manual

      Awards

      Awards

      • ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN "EDITOR'S CHOICE" AWARD
      • Keyboard Magazine KEY BUY award
      • G.A.N.G. (GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD) "SAMPLE LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD"

      Reviews

      Every year we have to readjust our categories to reflect changes in the industry, and this is no exception. What once might have been a sound library now is more than that because it includes a playback engine. Symphonic Choirs is extremely impressive, and we're delighted to give it an award.

      — ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN (EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD)

      Symphonic Choirs is an ambitious and powerful instrument capable of recreating the sound of a real choir with an incredible degree of realism. Nothing else quite delivers the control, sonic quality, and flexibility that SC offers. If you absolutely, positivelymust have the most natural and realistic choir (and you can’t afford to hire one), Symphonic Choirs is really the only choice, a clear Key Buy.

      — KEYBOARD

      The Symphonic Choirs package is a true breakthrough product that will forever change the way that producers work. This is not an ordinary sample library but a highly realistic and expressive vocal instrument that ushers in a new era of creative power.

      — FUTURE MUSIC

      The sound is superb. This is an amazing product.

      — PRO AUDIO REVIEW

      Symphonic Choirs takes the 'virtual' choir to a new level. The sound quality of the sample library is simply magnificent; these sounds would add class to any musical production. As with East West's recent world and ethnic instrument library, Ra, I think you can expect to hear Symphonic Choirs coming to a film score near you soon. Highly recommended!

      — SOUND ON SOUND

      An epic step forward in the evolution of the sampled choir, Choirs delivers an Oscar-winning performance that could grace any soundtrack. - 10/10

      — MUSIC TECH

      EWQL Symphonic Choirs sets a new standard for choir sample libraries.

      — MUSIC4GAMES

      The gigantic sound quality makes Symphonic Choirs an essential part of every top studio. Even though this much quality is not available for pocket money, you cannot avoid getting this product if you need perfect choir material. Quality 5/5, Creativity factor 5/5, Production 5/5, Booklet 5/5, Overall 5/5

      — PC & MUSIC

      System Requirements

      • Up to 40 GB Free Hard Disc Space
      • Symphonic Choirs Expansion requires an additional 800MB of Hard Disc Space
      • Symphonic Choirs — PLAY Edition is required in order to use the Symphonic Choirs Expansion

      Below are the minimum and recommended hardware and software specifications for using Opus on Windows and MacOS systems.

      MINIMUM SYSTEM

      • CPU: Quad-core (four cores), running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
      • RAM: 16 GB
      • OS: macOS 10.13 (or later); Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers
      • Drive: SSD for HW Orchestra Opus Edition

      RECOMMENDED SYSTEM

      • CPU: Octa-core (eight cores), running at 2.7 GHz (or above)
      • RAM: 32 GB or more
      • OS: macOS 10.13 (or later); Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers
      • Drive: NVMe SSD

      The chart below outlines the MacOS and Windows 64-bit operating systems and sequencers that are officially supported and fully tested with the latest version of Opus. Please note that while most Sequencers / DAWs are VST 2, VST 3, AU and AAX plug-in format compatible, only those listed in the chart below are officially supported.

      Product Version MacOS (10.13+) Windows 10
      EW Play 6 Stand-Alone 6.0+ YES YES
      EW Opus Stand-Alone 1.0+ YES YES
      Ableton Live 10.0+ YES YES
      Apple Logic Pro 10.0+ YES -
      Apple Garageband 10.3+ YES -
      Avid Pro Tools 2018.1+ YES YES
      Bitwig Studio 3.0+ YES YES
      Cockos Reaper 6.0+ YES YES
      Image-Line FL Studio 20+ YES YES
      Motu Digital Performer 9.0+ YES YES
      Steinberg Cubase(1) 9.0+ YES YES
      Steinberg Nuendo(1) 8.0+ YES YES
      Presonus Studio One 4.0+ YES YES
      VSL Vienna Ensemble Pro 6.0+ YES YES
      Notation Software(2) Version    
      Avid Sibelius 2018.1+ YES YES
      MakeMusic Finale 25.0+ YES YES
      Steinberg Dorico 3.0+ YES YES
      • (1) VST3 usage is recommended
      • (2) Sibelius / Finale / Dorico notation programs work with Opus, but do not support the full feature set of some Opus/Play Libraries, such as those that use WordBuilder. Please contact support for details.

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      Features:

      • New wordbuilder software built into Play (plus new pre-built phrases and words)
      • Extended ranges (Sopranos - D3 to E5, Altos - F2 to A4, Tenors - C2 to D4, Basses B0 to D3)
      • Intuitive custom interface
      • Intelligent Performance section including Portamento, Repetition, Legato, Round Robin Reset
      • Improved articulation window and controls
      • On screen mic position mixing
      • State of the art Convolution Reverb with pre-delay and additional Master control to route reverb to all instruments in an instance
      • Convolution includes hall choir was recorded in for additional control of hall ambience
      • Intelligent release trail engine that follows the note-on samples volume at all times, so release trails always match
      • Release trails unaffected by mod-wheel cross-fade programs, radical mod-wheel movements do not degrade release trails
      • Recall custom key-switches instantly
      • Key-switch sizes now unlimited
      • State of the art sound quality with high-resolution audio engine
      • Hi fidelity one pole filter for natural cross-fades
      • Stereo image editing now possible using channel sourcing
      • Completely re-programmed for EastWest's PLAY software from the original recordings
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