Banshee

• BANSHEE is a vocal sample library designed for horror compositions, featuring master vocalist Malí.
• It includes four vocal sections: Long, Staccato, Spectral, and Beast, each with unique articulations and dynamics.
• Requires the full version of Kontakt 6.8 or higher; not compatible with Kontakt Player.
• Features controls like Despair and Rot to manipulate the emotional intensity of the sounds.
• Recorded with extreme dynamics, ranging from soft whispers to chaotic screams.

Product Overview

Banshee is a vocal sample library tailored for the horror genre, featuring the acclaimed vocalist Malí. Her performances evoke supernatural and inhuman qualities, making it suitable for underscoring scenes filled with fear and otherworldly danger.

Details

The library includes 640 sound files recorded at 24-bit/48 kHz, divided into four distinct vocal sections: Long, Staccato, Spectral, and Beast. Long features sustained notes with three dynamic layers accessible via the mod wheel, while Staccato offers short glottal-stop notes with randomized vowels. The Spectral section includes various exhales and spoken phrases, and the Beast section captures growls, moans, and screams.

Extreme dynamics are a hallmark of this instrument, ranging from soft, whispery tones to intense, chaotic sounds. The interface includes controls like Despair and Rot, allowing for quick transitions from unease to terror. This design supports a wide range of emotional expressions, making it a powerful tool for scoring horror films and other dark narratives.