SoundIron Mars Symphonic Men's Choir

Full Description

Diverse and detailed articulations

Mars covers an extensive palette of vocal textures, from the deep reverberations of Latin and Slavonic chants to the nuanced expressions of pure vowel sounds. The library’s detailed articulations and true legato capabilities allow for realistic choir performances, whether for atmospheric underscoring or powerful thematic statements. With Mars, composers have the flexibility to craft scores that resonate with emotion and depth, tailored to the specific needs of each project.

Elite vocal ensemble recordings

Featuring recordings from a hand-picked ensemble of 30 voices, Mars captures the essence of male choral singing. These vocalists, drawn from prestigious groups like the SF Symphony Chorus and SF Opera, bring richness and clarity to the library that stands out in the industry. Recorded in the acoustically superior Montclair Presbyterian Church, the choir's sound is both majestic and intimate, offering composers a spectrum of sonic possibilities.

Seamless integration into any project

Mars has been engineered for versatility, with simplified wide stereo microphone positions that blend effortlessly into both stereo and surround sound mixes. This ease of integration, combined with the library’s expansive articulation range and true legato, makes Mars a valuable asset for composers looking to imbue their work with the profound impact of a male choir, without the hassle of complex mixing setups.

Innovative performance features

The library is not just a collection of samples; it's a comprehensive toolkit for creative expression. With features like poly-syllabic sustaining notes, a custom phrase builder, and unique articulations for soloists, Mars encourages composers to explore new horizons in choral music. The inclusion of ambient soundscapes and pads, derived from the choir’s own voices, opens up even more avenues for sonic exploration, making Mars a source of endless inspiration for music creators.

Made for Kontakt

Optimised for the full version of Kontakt 4.2 or later, this library extends beyond traditional sampling. It is crafted to harness the power of Kontakt's advanced sampling capabilities, offering users an intuitive and flexible toolset for manipulating the unique sounds. While the library operates in a "demo mode" on the free Kontakt Player, its open-format design allows for broad compatibility with WAV-compatible software, ensuring that the sounds of the SoundIron Mars Symphonic Choir can inspire music creation across a wide array of platforms. This library represents not just a collection of sounds, but a gateway to uncharted auditory experiences, encouraging musicians to explore, experiment, and express in new and exciting ways.

Features

Full Chorus

• Two Languages: Latin and Slavonic
• Massive New Marcato Builder - Explore our brand new word-building functionality, with your choice of seven major vowel sustain types, each with multiple variants and a combined total of 42 independently selectable attack syllables and 42 release sounds, each with independent round-robin and automation-ready controls.
• Combined Marcato/Staccato Phrase Builder with preset saving and the ability to store and cycle or keyswitch between up to 16 different user-created sequences
• 42 Marcatos w/ round-robin
• 26 Staccatos w/ round-robin
• Kontakt 5 Tempo-Synching for poly-sustain presets
• Kontakt 5 Time-stretching for Choral Effects
• Kontakt 5 Legato Speed Control (from tight legato to slow portamento)
• 12 Slavonic 100bmp Slow Polysustains (sustaining w/release)
• 11 Slavonic 140bpm Fast Polysustains (sustaining w/release)
• 11 Latin 100bmp Slow Polysustains (sustaining w/release)
• 14 Melodic "Gregorian" Extended slow Poly-sustains, with Atonal Droning Versions of each: (70 bpm / 3/4 timing)
• 14 Latin whisper Slow Polysustains (sustaining w/release)
• Seven Latin 140bpm Fast Polysustains (sustaining w/release)
• Dozens of unique sustaining vowels w/ round-robin and independent attack & release (PP - FFF)
• Five True Legato Vowels: Ah, Oo (p), Oo (f), Oh, Mm
• A huge collection of choral shouts, effects, drones and war chants / yells

Soloists

• One Master Bass Soloist and two Exquistite Tenor Soloists, singing in both Slavonic & Latin
• 10 Standard Slow Polysustains
• A wide variety of Solo Staccatos (23 syllables for the Bass and a total of 24 between the two Tenors)
• A wide selection of True-melodic Polysustains
• Kontakt 5 Time-stretching for Choral Effects and Emotional Solo Phrases

Specifications

• Operating system:
  • Mac: OSX 10.6 or later
  • Windows: Windows XP or later
• Format: VST, AU, AAX
• Requires: Kontakt 4.2 or later
• RAM: 2GB
• Hard disk memory: 17.9GB
• Product code: 1337-1107