The Mysticism of the Choir's Deepest Voices
Go deep and reach the lower limits of the human vocal range with the Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Basso Profondo Choir (Standard Library). This virtual instrument features a library that accurately captures the sound of six contrabass singers filling the spacious Hall A of Synchron Stage Vienna with the mysticism of their deepest voices. Also called oktavists, this unique ensemble features a pitch range that spans from a very low A1 to A#3—great for singing an octave below the bass part as soloists.
Engineers employed four separate phase-coherent microphone configurations, recorded simultaneously with every nuanced detail, provide a range of room-sound options. Using the included Vienna Synchron Player, all mic configurations can be mixed in stereo with different levels of ambience and stereo panorama. This 6.1GB Standard Library comprises more than 17,665 samples.
Note: This software requires an iLok Account and iLok License Manager for license activation on a physical iLok 2 / iLok 3 key or in an iLok Cloud Session (the iLok Cloud requires a constant internet connection).
Vocal Articulations over a 2+-Octave Range (A1 to A#3)
- Articulations include short notes, long notes, legatos, and marcatos of the vowels Aa and Oo, also sung espressivo, sforzato, as short and long crescendos, and as short and long diminuendos.
- Marcato on vowel with consonants k, l, m, p, r, s, and t.
- There’s also Mm (humming) as well as a variety of consonants in combination with short and long vowels.
- The wide range of lower-register effects and articulations such as om, hey, deep shouting, prayer-like performances, rises and falls, laughs, creepy sounds, clusters, and others, make this unique library a treasure trove of archaic and otherworldly human sounds.
4 Microphone Setups
- Close Mic—Stereo
- Mid Mic—Stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic—Decca Tree Stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic—Decca Tree Mono (Center)
The Vienna Synchron Player
- The Vienna Synchron Player is a powerful sample playback engine designed for composers working with orchestral libraries. It features a user-friendly interface, advanced algorithms for realistic and expressive playback, and a built-in mixer with extensive effect capabilities for shaping the sound of the choir.
- The Vienna Synchron Player is included free with Synchron Basso Profondo Choir.
Preconfigured Mixer Presets
- Preconfigured mixer presets provide a wide variety of tonal characteristics.
- The presets make it easy to place the Basso Profondo Choir in diverse environments, from close-miked to distant settings—right out of the box..