Eric Whitacre Choir

• Features a choir of 22 singers, including sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, designed to enrich compositions with a wide range of vocal techniques.
• Recorded in the acoustically rich Hall at AIR Studios, providing a unique sonic character.
• Includes 170 vocal techniques and 111 Evolutions, allowing for dynamic and expressive choral arrangements.
• Utilizes a dedicated plugin with an Evo Grid for real-time sound manipulation and composition.
• Requires Kontakt and is compatible with NKS, VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

Product Overview

Eric Whitacre Choir offers a rich palette of choral sounds, crafted under the direction of Grammy-winning composer Eric Whitacre. This library captures the emotional depth and versatility of the human voice, making it suitable for a wide range of musical contexts, from intimate scores to expansive cinematic pieces.

Details

The library features 22 singers, including six sopranos, five altos, five tenors, and six basses, recorded in the resonant space of The Hall at AIR Studios. It includes 170 techniques and 111 Evolutions, allowing for a diverse range of vocal expressions. The Evo Grid technology enables composers to create evolving soundscapes by combining multiple vocal samples, offering a unique approach to composition.

Recording was done with six mic signals, providing options for close, tree, ambient, and outriggers, allowing for flexibility in mixing. The dedicated plugin is designed for ease of use, integrating seamlessly with existing orchestral libraries. This library not only enriches compositions but also encourages innovative approaches to writing for choir, moving beyond traditional choral clichés.