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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
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Key Features
The SoundIron Voice Of Rapture: The Tenor is a vocal instrument plugin tailored for composers and musicians seeking unparalleled operatic tenor vocals. With a treasure trove of over 8.9 GB of chromatic content and expressive melodic phrases, this library elevates music production with Brian Thorsett's captivating tenor voice. The extensive range of legato variations, sustaining vowels, and dynamic control features opens up new creative possibilities. From powerful fortissimo to gentle pianissimo, it offers unmatched flexibility and power. Recorded in pristine studio conditions with dual-microphone setups, each note and nuance is captured with exceptional clarity, bringing a soulful and authentic operatic tenor experience right to your studio.
Product Ref: 293492
Brian Thorsett's career has showcased his versatility in over 90 unique operatic characters. Highlights from his 2012-2013 season include leading roles in Rameau's "Pygmalion," "L'Elisir d'Amore" as Nemorino, and "Semele" as Jupiter. As a concert performer, Brian has an extensive and varied catalogue of more than 200 pieces, leading him to perform in prestigious venues throughout the United States and Europe. His educational background is impressive, with participation in the San Francisco Opera's Merola Program, the Glimmerglass Opera's Young American Artist program, the American Bach Soloists Academy, the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme in Aldeburgh, England, and the Music Academy of the West. Beyond his performance career, Brian contributes to the next generation of singers as a faculty member at Santa Clara University, where he teaches Beginning Voice.
At the heart of The Tenor lies its True Legato vowel sustains, featuring 'Ah' and 'Oo' vowels captured using a longform full-sustain method. This meticulous recording technique ensures the highest quality and fluidity, allowing for infinite or natural sustain modes, natural release, and polyphonic harmony. The result is a rich, expressive vocal instrument that can seamlessly integrate into any musical composition, offering a range of dynamics from powerful fortissimo to delicate pianissimo, all while maintaining unparalleled realism and emotional depth.
This library doesn't just stop at sustained vowels; it offers an impressive array of articulations including 25 shapable staccato syllables and a dozen polysyllabic lyrical Latin sustains, enhancing its versatility. Furthermore, The Tenor includes over 1358 improvised melodic phrases in various keys and tempos, spanning traditional Latin, French, and pure vowel styles. These phrases provide a living, breathing element to compositions, allowing for easy integration and customization to fit any musical context. The sheer variety of sounds and phrases ensures that composers can find the perfect vocal expression for any project.
With its advanced performance interface and comprehensive FX Rack panel, The Tenor offers extensive control over every aspect of the sound. Users can adjust mic positions, apply EQ, compression, and reverb, and utilize a host of other effects to shape the vocals to their liking. This level of control ensures that the library can be tailored to fit any production style, from classical compositions to modern music projects. The intuitive interface and customizable options make it easy for users to achieve the exact sound they're envisioning, with minimal effort.
The Tenor stands out for its superior programming, quality of performance, and the soul it brings to each note. Recorded with exceptional microphones and preamps in a studio environment, it captures every subtle nuance of the tenor voice. Whether you're looking for powerful vocal leads or gentle, atmospheric textures, The Tenor delivers with unmatched flexibility and quality. It is an indispensable tool for composers and producers seeking to add the emotional depth and dramatic power of an operatic tenor to their musical creations.
Optimized for the full version of Kontakt 5.1 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 Voice of Rapture: The Tenor 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.
"I have been obsessed with SoundIron's Voices of Gaia and Rapture vocal libraries for a while now. I've used them extensively for mock-ups and even recordings. All of their libraries are designed with authenticity, well-developed interfaces and fun features like arpeggiation with the composer in mind." - Serj Tankian (Serj Tankian, Soil, Axis Of Justice)
