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, the Platinum edition (Gold edition has one mic position and is 16-bit) 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, now built into EastWest's Play software, is the word building software 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.
Awards
- G.A.N.G. (GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD) "SAMPLE LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD"
- ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN "EDITOR'S CHOICE" AWARD
- KEYBOARD MAGAZINE "KEY BUY" AWARD
Features
- New wordbuilder software built into Play (plus new pre-built phrases and words)
- 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 choir 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
- State of the art 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 EastWest's PLAY software from the original recordings
System Requirements
- Up to 40 GB Free Hard Disc Space
- 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
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or higher (PPC not supported)
- 8GB RAM
- Mac OSX 10.7 or later
- 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
| PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher
- 8GB RAM
- Windows 7 or later
- Sound card with ASIO drivers
- 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
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MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM - Mac Pro Late 2013 edition (current model with round enclosure) or above
- 16GB RAM or more
- Mac OSX 10.7 or later
- SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
| PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM - Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad Core 2.66GHz or higher
- 16GB RAM or more
- Windows 7 or later (64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer)
- Sound card with ASIO drivers
- SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
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All Systems
- iLok account required for machine (electronic) license placed on your computer or use optional iLok Key; internet connection required for one-time product activation
Included for both PC and Mac:
- 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions included (for 32-bit compatibility please use PLAY 4.3.5).
- Check the compatibility chart for supported hosts.
EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix
Tested DAW | Mac OS 10.9 - 10.12.3 | WIN XP (32-bit) | WIN XP (64-bit) | WIN 10, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit) | WIN 10, 8, 7, Vista (64-bit) | Required Version |
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Standalone | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Ableton Live | YES | YES | | YES | YES1 | 6.07 or higher |
Cubase/Nuendo | YES2 | YES | YES3 | YES | YES3 | 6 or higher |
FL Studio | | YES | YES | YES | YES | 7 or higher |
GarageBand | YES | | | | | 3 or higher |
Logic | YES4 | | | | | 7.2 or higher |
Digital Performer | YES4 | | | YES | YES | 6.02 or higher |
Pro Tools5 | YES | YES | | YES | | 7.4 to 10 |
Pro Tools 11 or higher5 | YES | | YES | | YES6 | 11 or higher |
Sibelius | YES7 | YES | | YES | | 6 or higher8 |
Sonar | | YES | YES | YES | YES | 6.2 or higher |
VE Pro | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 4.0.54 or higher |
Studio One | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 2 or higher |
Reaper | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 3 or higher |
1: Play 5 (and above) is compatible with all 64-bit hosts that use VST, AU, or AAX plugins. Use Play 4 for 32-bit hosts.
2: Mac OS 10.7 or newer is required.
3: Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts.
4: WordBuilder is not supported in Logic 7 or lower, and DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer and Logic) is not supported at this time.
5: Ethernet control surfaces are not officially supported (ex: C24).
6: Windows 7 or 8 Home Premium Supported. Pro Tools HD 11 does not support Windows 8.
7: Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Mac OS 7.
8: Sibelius 6.2 is required to run in Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks).