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New WordBuilder Tutorials from Nick Phoenix
Part 1 (13:10) — Quicktime (298MB) | MP4 (86MB)
Topics: MIDI Configuration, VOTOX Alphabet, VOTOX Phrase Examples, Time Editor Overview, Optimzing Phrases, Keyswitching Vowel Sounds

Part 2 (12:38) — Quicktime (285MB) | MP4 (83MB)
Topics: Using Convolution Reverb, Disabling Release Trails, Adjusting the Speed, Stereo Imaging, Symphonic Choirs VOTA Expansion, Melismas, Portamento Scripting

Part 3 (6:44) — Quicktime (151MB) | MP4 (45MB)
Topics: Combining Vowels, Pitched Consonants, Staccato Notes as Accents, Adjusting Letter Volume


PLAY ASE (Advanced Streaming Engine) Demonstration
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. Click below for a high-quality MP4 file, high-resolution Quicktime MOV file, or YouTube:



Symphonic Choirs Expansion
The Symphonic Choirs Expansion expands the content of Symphonic Choirs with the best samples from Quantum Leap Voices of the Apocalypse. Voices of the Apocalypse has FFF, heavy vibrato vowels that go beyond what is currently in Symphonic Choirs, so the expansion lets you crossfade from the loudest Symphonic Choirs vowels into the FFF Voices of the Apocalypse vowels. The result is a sound that can only be described as MASSIVE. Because Voices of the Apocalypse was also recorded with wordbuilding in mind, these new expansion patches also work with Wordbuilder. The Expansion also includes the ever popular Angels and Demons samples from Voices of the Apocalypse. PLEASE NOTE: the restriction for using Voices of the Apocalypse for film trailers has been removed.

This is a must have expansion! (PLAY Edition of Symphonic Choirs is required).

The Symphonic Choirs Expansion was recorded at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position. The Expansion is available as an add-on for $79.95 (€59).
Awards
  • G.A.N.G. (GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD) "SAMPLE LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD"
  • ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN "2006 EDITOR'S CHOICE" AWARD
  • KEYBOARD MAGAZINE "KEY BUY" AWARD


    • Review quotes
    “Every year we have to readjust our categories to reflect changes in the industry, and this is no exception. What once might have been a sound library now is more than that because it includes a playback engine. Symphonic Choirs is extremely impressive, and we're delighted to give it an award.”
    — ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN
    “Symphonic Choirs is an ambitious and powerful instrument capable of recreating the sound of a real choir with an incredible degree of realism. Nothing else quite delivers the control, sonic quality, and flexibility that SC offers. If you absolutely, positively must have the most natural and realistic choir (and you can’t afford to hire one), Symphonic Choirs is really the only choice, a clear Key Buy.”
    — KEYBOARD
    “The Symphonic Choirs package is a true breakthrough product that will forever change the way that producers work. This is not an ordinary sample library but a highly realistic and expressive vocal instrument that ushers in a new era of creative power.”
    — FUTURE MUSIC
    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.

    To achieve the feel of a live concert hall performance, each instrument and section was recorded with three mic positions: close, stage (conductor‘s position) and hall. By selecting different mic positions, users can mix these sounds together to create any kind of natural ambience their project requires. This eliminates the need for artificial reverb.

    The Symphonic Choirs Expansion (Voices of the Apocalypse content) was recorded separately, at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position.

    WordBuilder is the word building software for both MAC and PC that enables Symphonic Choirs and Symphonic Choirs Expansion users to type in words for the Choirs to sing. This revolutionary software also includes a pop-down menu that includes popular pre-built phrases that you can load instantly. This is a real time saver for those on a tight deadline. The phrases have been optimized for each Choir. The phrases menu is customizable so you can add your own phrases to WordBuilder for quick and easy access. This is the most powerful vocals solution available.
    New Features
    64-bit* with 32-bit compatibility PC (*see system specifications)
    Mac Intel compatible
    New WordBulder software (plus new pre-built English phrases and words)
    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

    Ranges

    The PLAY Edition of Symphonic Choirs has extended the ranges of the SATB sections. The new ranges are:

    Sopranos Altos Tenors Basses
    D3 to E5 F2 to A4 C2 to D4 B0 to D3

    The ranges for the Boys Choir and solo singers are as follows:

    Boys Solo Soprano Solo Alto Solo Boy
    C3 to B4 E3 to D5 E2 to G3 Bb2 to Bb4

    Articulations

    Symphonic Choirs puts five complete choir sections at your fingertips. In addition to Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, Basses, and Boys choir, you get solo Soprano, Alto, and Boy singers.

    Choirs

    The SATB and Boys sections are all compatible with WordBuilder, described at right, and give you the ability to have your choir sing the words you type. When used in WordBuilder, these sections have four articulations: sustained, legato, staccato, and slur. The articulation can be set on the fly using a keyswitch.

    Also included are simplified vowel patches and effects including the following:

  • Ah-Ih-Eh
  • Cluster Effects
  • Cluster Oh
    		•
  • Ee-Oh-Eh
  • Falls
    		•
  • Shouts
  • Whispered Words
    		•


    Soloists

    Three solo singers are also included. While not compatible with WordBuilder, you get a variety of articulations for each singer:

    Soprano Alto Boy
  • ah Non Vib
  • ah Exp Vib
  • mm Exp Vib
  • oh Non Vib
  • oh Exp Vib
  • oo Non Vib
  • oo Exp Vib
    		•
  • ah Exp Vib
  • ah Non Vib
  • ah Exp Vib Slur
  • oh Exp Vib Slur
  • ee Exp Vib
  • mm Exp Vib
  • oh Exp Vib
  • oh Non Vib
  • oh Exp Vib 2
  • oo Non Vib
  • oo Exp Vib
    		•
  • ah Non Vib
  • ah Non Vib Slur
  • oh Non Vib
  • oh Non Vib slur
  • oo Non Vib
  • Random Syllables 1-4
    		•

    WordBuilder

    WordBuilder™ is the word building software that enables Symphonic Choirs users to type in words for the Choirs to sing.


    WordBuilder: User interface (magnify...)

    Features

    WordBuilder lets you type in words in English for the Choirs to sing. For added detail, you can use WordBuilder's internal phonetic language, VoTox. With VoTox you get complete control over each phoneme. Adjust timing, volume, and crossfade to get just the sound you need. The "Learn" function adapts WordBuilder's timing to your playing to give you even greater control over crossfades and complex pronunciation.

    The "Phrases" pop-up menu includes 28 popular Latin phrases that you can load instantly. Many choirs sing in Latin so this can be a real time saver for those on a tight deadline. The phrases have been optimized for each Choir. The Phrases menu is completely customizable so users can add their own phrases to the menu for quick and easy access.

    WordBuilder's new user interface is larger, making it easier to modify how the Choirs perform your words. The look of the UI is much improved, as well, in the style of the PLAY Virtual Instrument interface.

    Symphonic Choirs and WordBuilder have their own user forum. Click here to visit the Soundsonline Forums.

    Symphonic Choirs Expansion
    The Symphonic Choirs Expansion expands the content of Symphonic Choirs with the best samples from Quantum Leap Voices of the Apocalypse. Voices of the Apocalypse has FFF, heavy vibrato vowels that go beyond what is currently in Symphonic Choirs. So the Symphonic Choirs Expansion lets you crossfade from the loudest Symphonic Choirs vowels into the FFF Voices of the Apocalypse vowels. The result is a well integrated sound that can only be described as MASSIVE. Because Voices of the Apocalypse was also recorded with wordbuilding in mind, these new expansion patches also work with Wordbuilder. The Symphonic Choirs Expansion also includes the ever popular Angels and Demons samples from Voices of the Apocalypse.

    Men's and Women's FFF vowels (ah, ih, uh, oh, oo, eh, ee) are included as well as the "Angels" and "Demons" patches from the original Voices of the Apocalypse.

    The additional VOTA content was recorded at 24-bit resolution with a single mic position. The Symphonic Choirs Expansion is available as an add-on for $79.95 (€59).


    Play

    PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone).


    Symphonic Choirs: User interface (magnify...)

    Multiple Mic Positions
    All instruments were sampled with three different mic positions, allowing you to mix together any combination of mics using the interface for the ultimate in real-time tone and ambiance control. This feature enables users to customize the sound of the choir to their own requirements.
    Please note: while most computers suitable for running professional music software will run one of the mic positions (what you typically get with other choir libraries), you may need a more advanced system to have all options available.
    Mic Mixer
    Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer
    Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
    Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
    Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
    64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
    While most high-end computers will support 16Gb, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!
    Networking Support*
    If you still need more power, our NETWORK CONTROL* allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
    No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
    No need to buy additional software
    The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
    As Beautiful As It Sounds
    Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument
    All instruments are listed in one browser
    Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments
    Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
    Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
    Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
    Interface automatically changes to display current instrument
    Articulations
    Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
    Turn on/off articulations as you wish
    Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
    Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval
    Legato Detection
    PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly
    Stereo Handling
    PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
    Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
    Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono
    Playback Engine
    Highest quality resampling engine
    Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible
    EastWest/Quantum Leap now design instruments every step of the way without compromise
    Effects Engine
    The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
    Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EastWest Studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
    The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
    Security system
    Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system
    Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
    Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)
    Platforms and Hosts
    AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
    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
    Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application
    Summary
    PLAY isn't just a sampler. The PLAY SYSTEM is a professional, fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements.
    Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
    Network support* for large, expandable systems
    The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
    The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
    The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
    The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
    Complete portability
    *Network support will be available after release.
    **MAC 64-bit support will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.
    Demos
    Citeria G. Roussel mp3  wav  download
    O Grosse Lieb J.S. Bach (Composer) / Roberto Ferrari (MIDI Orchestration) wav  mp3  download
    Glory to the Knight Antongiulio Frulio wav  mp3  download
    Siberia Nick Phoenix wav  mp3  download
    The Secret Troels Folmann wav  mp3  download
    The Witch Nick Phoenix / BT wav  mp3  download
    Ulysses Nick Phoenix / BT wav  mp3  download
    Kira Bernard Asselin wav  mp3  download
    Dragon War Nick Phoenix / BT wav  mp3  download
    Itineris Spiritus Thomas Bergersen wav  mp3  download
    Boys Kyrie Bernard Asselin mp3  download
    Wall of Fire Nick Phoenix / BT wav  mp3  download
    Le Pouvoir Du Soleil Bernard Asselin wav  mp3  download
    Resurrection Spell G. Jouan wav  mp3  download
    March of the Cursed Alex Pfeffer wav  mp3  download
    Libera Me M. Schmidt wav  mp3  download
    Fight4Freedom Antongiulio Frulio mp3  download
    Tutorials
    PLAY WordBuilder Interface

    Nick Phoenix demonstrates the new PLAY Symphonic Choirs and WordBuilder Interface.

    Part 1 (13:10) — Quicktime (298MB) | MP4 (86MB)
    Topics: MIDI Configuration, VOTOX Alphabet, VOTOX Phrase Examples, Time Editor Overview, Optimzing Phrases, Keyswitching Vowel Sounds

    Part 2 (12:38) — Quicktime (285MB) | MP4 (83MB)
    Topics: Using Convolution Reverb, Disabling Release Trails, Adjusting the Speed, Stereo Imaging, Symphonic Choirs VOTA Expansion, Melismas, Portamento Scripting

    Part 3 (6:44) — Quicktime (151MB) | MP4 (45MB)
    Topics: Combining Vowels, Pitched Consonants, Staccato Notes as Accents, Adjusting Letter Volume
    Awards
    ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN "EDITOR'S CHOICE" AWARD
    Keyboard Magazine KEY BUY award
    G.A.N.G. (GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD) "SAMPLE LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD"
    Reviews
    “Every year we have to readjust our categories to reflect changes in the industry, and this is no exception. What once might have been a sound library now is more than that because it includes a playback engine. Symphonic Choirs is extremely impressive, and we're delighted to give it an award.”
    — ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN (EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD)
    “Symphonic Choirs is an ambitious and powerful instrument capable of recreating the sound of a real choir with an incredible degree of realism. Nothing else quite delivers the control, sonic quality, and flexibility that SC offers. If you absolutely, positivelymust have the most natural and realistic choir (and you can’t afford to hire one), Symphonic Choirs is really the only choice, a clear Key Buy.”
    — KEYBOARD
    “The Symphonic Choirs package is a true breakthrough product that will forever change the way that producers work. This is not an ordinary sample library but a highly realistic and expressive vocal instrument that ushers in a new era of creative power.”
    — FUTURE MUSIC
    “The sound is superb. This is an amazing product.”
    — PRO AUDIO REVIEW
    “Symphonic Choirs takes the 'virtual' choir to a new level. The sound quality of the sample library is simply magnificent; these sounds would add class to any musical production. As with East West's recent world and ethnic instrument library, Ra, I think you can expect to hear Symphonic Choirs coming to a film score near you soon. Highly recommended!”
    — SOUND ON SOUND
    “An epic step forward in the evolution of the sampled choir, Choirs delivers an Oscar-winning performance that could grace any soundtrack. - 10/10”
    — MUSIC TECH
    “EWQL Symphonic Choirs sets a new standard for choir sample libraries.”
    — MUSIC4GAMES
    “The gigantic sound quality makes Symphonic Choirs an essential part of every top studio. Even though this much quality is not available for pocket money, you cannot avoid getting this product if you need perfect choir material. Quality 5/5, Creativity factor 5/5, Production 5/5, Booklet 5/5, Overall 5/5”
    — PC & MUSIC
    System Requirements
    • Up to 40 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.

    More details about the new iLok copy protection for our PLAY SYSTEM powered products is available here

    Symphonic Choirs Expansion requires an additional 800MB of Hard Disc Space
    Symphonic Choirs — PLAY Edition is required in order to use the Symphonic Choirs Expansion
    Minimum Requirements for Mac
    • Dual Core G5 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or newer
    Recommended Mac System
    • Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM
    Minimum Requirements for PC
    • Dual Core Pentium 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers
    Recommended PC System
    • Intel or AMD Quad Core 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit OS and host
    All Systems
    • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
    Included for both PC and 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.
    EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix

    This chart is for single Choirs instruments only
    WordBuilder compatibility information at right

    Supported Host Mac
    OS X
    (Intel/PPC)     		Windows
    XP
    (32-bit)     		Windows
    XP
    (64-bit)     		Windows
    Vista
    (32-bit)     		Windows
    Vista
    (64-bit)     		Required Version
    Standalone YES YES YES YES YES
    Cubase/Nuendo YES YES YES1 YES YES1 4 or higher
    GarageBand YES n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 or higher
    Logic YES2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 7.2 or higher
    Performer YES2 n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Pro Tools YES YES n/a YES n/a 7.4 or higher
    Sibelius YES3 YES YES 6.0 or higher
    Sonar n/a YES YES YES YES 6.2 or higher
    1 Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts.
    2 DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer and Logic) is not supported at this time.
    3 Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Snow Leopard. Sibelius' Snow Leopard compatibility page
    All other hosts and versions are untested and unsupported at this time.
    Supported Interfaces
    • PC: VST™, ASIO™, RTAS™
    • Mac: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™
    WORDBUILDER
    • PC: standalone (x32/x64), VST-MA™ (x32/x64), MFX™ (x32/x64)
    • Mac: standalone, VST-MA™ OS X Leopard (10.5) or higher

    WordBuilder must be run in standalone mode when used with a host that does not support VST-MA (Cubase/Nuendo) or MFX (Sonar).

    For a tutorial on how to use WordBuilder with Digital Performer, click here.

    For a tutorial on how to use WordBuilder with Pro Tools, click here.

    For a tutorial on how to use WordBuilder with Logic, click here.

    Additional information about PLAY and the iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ.