THREE-BODY TECHNOLOGY Phoenix Scream is a virtual instrument that realistically emulates the sounds and articulations of a Chinese Suona, a traditional reed instrument made out of bulrush trunk. The Suona offers a metallic sound rich in high frequencies, commonly used for wedding and burial music in Chinese tradition. Highly expressive, especially for extreme delight or grief-stricken emotions, it is equally well suited for modern epic and virtuoso music, as well as for recreating natural sounds such as bird singing, frog croaking, monkey crying, and more.
To expand your sound palette, Phoenix Scream also includes Phoenix Growl—a second virtual instrument. Phoenix Growl uses pitched-down samples of Phoenix Scream to help you quickly create bass harmonies.
Phoenix Scream is compatible with Mac and Windows. It runs as standalone software or operates in AU, VST2, and AAX formats.
- Phoenix Scream comes with realistically recorded expressions that can be controlled via MIDI.
- Spectrum Fusion Legato technology utilizes recorded legato samples to enhance the realism of legato phrases—with regular legato, popping legato, and flutter legato specific to Suona.
- Recorded attack, mordent trill, flutter, finger pole popping expressions.
- LFO-based vibrato engine for realistic and adjustable vibrato effects.
- Recorded gliss samples and gliss synthesis allow you to perform glisses at adjustable speeds.
- The instrument comes with a wide variety of articulations for 29 different playing techniques, including traditional performance, film and TV soundtracks, and ancient Chinese-style songs.
- The Suona was recorded using five different microphones to capture high, mid, and low frequencies separately as well as with stereo sound.
- Mix and blend these microphones and add space using the built-in convolution reverb to shape your sound and your playing experience.
- Add variety to your sound with compressor, EQ, and delay effects.
- Phoenix Scream comes with a library of preset patterns that allow you to quickly find new tones and spark your imagination. You can also create your own patterns by dragging MIDI clips inside the library.