Imagine typing words into your computer and hearing a world class Choir sing them in any key(s) you play! Well imagine no more, that`s exactly what this product does. Now available with our advanced PLAY sampler.
Overview
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, this 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.
WordBuilder is the word building software that enables Symphonic Choirs users to type in words for the Choirs to sing. This included software runs on both MAC and PC, and includes a pop-down menu (under the "tools" menu) that includes 28 popular Latin phrases that you can load instantly. Many choirs sing in Latin so this is a real time saver for those on a tight deadline. The phrases have been optimized for each Choir. The pop-down menu is completely customizable so users can add their own phrases to the menu for quick and easy access.
New Features
64-bit* with 32-bit compatibility PC (*see system specifications)
Mac Intel compatible
New WordBulder software
Full memory access MAC (requires 64-bit MAC)
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 orchestra 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
Improved 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 PLAY from the original recordings
Recorded in 24-bit by Grammy-Winning classical recording engineer PROF. KEITH O. JOHNSON
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
5 Choirs - Boys, Alto (Female), Soprano (Female), Basses (Male), Tenors (Male) plus Solo Singers
New PLAY 32 bit/64 bit interface features state of the art convolution
New build in WordBuilder tool that enables users to type in words for the Choirs to sing (not applicable to solo vocalists)
Slurred legato on all vowels
All Singers recorded in position and chromatically sampled with multiple dynamics (non-vibrato, light vibrato and heavy vibrato)
ADVANCED WORDBUILDER UTILITY INCLUDED IN PLAY!*
WordBuilder PLAY: Edit interface (magnify...)
POWERED BY EASTWEST`S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine (plug-in or standalone)
WordBuilder: User interface (magnify...)
This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.
* Wordbuilder runs as a separate application. Integration into PLAY will follow within 6 months after release. This feature will be available as a free update.
Audio Demos:
If you have a fast connection, we strongly recommend downloading the 24-bit .wav files below. The vocals in all demos are from Symphonic Choirs. Additional sounds are mostly from EastWest/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra, Quantum Leap Stormdrum, and Quantum Leap RA.
"Citeria" (G. Roussel). To download CLICK HERE (31Mb 24bit .wav file) "O Grosse Lieb" (J.S. Bach - midi composition by R. Ferrari). To download CLICK HERE (14.1Mb 24bit .wav file) "Glory to the Knight" (A.Frulio). To download CLICK HERE (29.6Mb 24bit .wav file) "Siberia" (N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (21.9Mb 24bit .wav file) "The Secret" (T.Folmann). To download CLICK HERE (23Mb 24bit .wav file) "The Witch" (BT-N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (45.9Mb 24bit .wav file) "Kira" (B.Asselin). To download CLICK HERE (43.9Mb 24bit .wav file) "Wall of Fire" (BT-N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (32.7Mb 24bit .wav file) "Itineris Spiritus" (T.Bergersen) Dedicated to Ryan Miglierina. To download CLICK HERE (67.9Mb 24bit .wav file) "Ulysses" (BT-N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (43.6Mb 24bit .wav file) "Le Pouvoir Du Soleil" (B.Asselin). To download CLICK HERE (23.7Mb 24bit .wav file) "Hymn" (N. Factory). To download CLICK HERE (51.7Mb 24bit .wav file) "Resurrection Spell" (G.Jouan). To download CLICK HERE (36.6Mb 24bit .wav file) "March of the Cursed" (A.Pfeffer). To download CLICK HERE (27.2Mb 24bit .wav file) "Libera Me" (M.Schmidt). To download CLICK HERE (20Mb 24bit .wav file) "Dante`s Dream" (BT-N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (21.6Mb 24bit .wav file) "Dragon War" (BT-N.Phoenix). To download CLICK HERE (35Mb 24bit .wav file)
PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.
Features
User interface custom designed for each virtual instrument, including only the controls needed.
64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM.
Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments. Interface automatically changes to display current instrument.
Articulation list shows all expressions within the instrument. No need to look up key-switches.
Real time performance analysis detects legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly.
Stereo handling allows swapping left and right channels, mono from left, mono from right, or mono sum.
Load, unload, mix, pan, mute mic positions with built-in mic mixer (Pianos, Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choirs).
The best sounding and most powerful effects engine available, including impulse response reverb, filters, and specialized effects such as Artificial Double Tracking (ADT).
Highest quality resampling engine.
Custom engine allows us to design instruments without compromise.
Easy authorization system puts licenses on hardware iLok, allowing you to take your software on any computer.
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.
Load as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application.
AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
SUPPORTED INTERFACES
WIN: VST™, ASIO™, DirectSound™, RTAS&trade
MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS&trade
**MAC 64-bit support will be announced after the release of MAC OS X (10.5 Leopard).
System Requirements
37 GB Free Hard Disc Space
DVD Drive
iLok Security Key, not included (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses). If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
G5 or Intel Processor, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or higher, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM
Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz or faster processor, 4GB+ RAM, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC
P4 2.5Ghz or faster, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP 2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM:
Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz or faster processor, 4GB+ RAM, sound card with ASIO drivers, 64-bit OS and host, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
INCLUDED FOR BOTH PC & MAC:
32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included
64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included
Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.
Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and the iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.
More details about the iLok copy protection for PLAY powered products is available HERE.
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PLAY version 1.2.0 (and above) includes a new Advanced Streaming Engine (ASE) developed by EASTWEST that offers huge performance gains over previous sampler streaming engines. In this video, Nick Phoenix shows how the PLAY ASE engine provides the power to run large arrangements and orchestrations, and you will see the voice count exceed 400 stereo voices.
Zennor Alexander, co-creator of the Fab Four demos, highlights some key instruments and techniques in Fab Four.Part 1 (MP4) —Part 2 (MP4) — Part 3 (MP4)
