All user reviews of 5/5 for the EastWest Voices Of The Apocalypse

"Voices of the Apocalypse" is a database of sampled speech sounds and GigaStudio formats Esx 24. A chorus U.S. led by Nick Phoenix, recorded every note of the key ranges for men and women. This principle has already been applied, certainly, but what makes the most extraordinary and originality of the product was this: each recording was made under each vowel. Each consonant, which is tonal (pitch consonant) or not (not pitch consonant) was also recorded. You then, have long dreamed of the means to really "sing" your vocals. If the principle is more than attractive, the implementation is not always easy, you will see a little further.
The recording of two CDs on your computer, is curious; along the way (the second CD), you must re-introduce the first in the drive .... probably to verify that you are still the proud owner of the sound bank. Do not expect either one with anyone in French (or even English). You will be alone (e).
If you want to run, an advice: do not buy it in France, it's cheaper in Germany)

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds are simply amazing. I am a classically trained musician and, before dialing, a former opera singer myself, it's more than stunning! It's almost perfect. But every coin has two sides. Recorded by American singers, it is clear that the design of vowels and consonants Anglo-Saxon is not quite ours, it's the least we can say. The choirs to sing in a language other than English (which already requires a lot of work) is within the 12 labors of Hercules. Of course, two utilities, one free and one $ 50, are normally there to help. But be aware that the first named requires, in my opinion, a level of computer engineer, the second ... I never succeeded, despite extensive correspondence with the designer Nuno Fonseca, to learn something valuable. But if you take courage in both hands and agree any rebuild her by her, vowel by vowel, consonant with consonant with much trial and error, swearing, and fits of despair, yes, after several weeks you get something extraordinary: a mixed choir that sings, that lives, a true! right now I finish the composition of a symphonic poem with chorus (singing in Latin. The "real" are no better, I assure you).
In seeking the little beast (and not including the reservations above), I could also say that the recordings have won several short blasts to integrate (as a "" back "). This is lacking and certainly predestined the bank sounds to classical music as hip hop! Note also: there are no aa in this bank, individual voices (as is beginning to be - see banks Vocaloid "Lola" and "Miriam").

Last Moreover, in this (necessarily) short section: containing a bonus votes "celestial" two vowels in melting tenderness all the angels of creation.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this bank for two good months. I think I know, to have heard at least once, all the good banks vocal choruses of the market. "Voices of the Apocalypse" crush them all. It is not cheap (about 400 euros in Germany), but it's worth. I repeat, however, not to disappoint you: it is you who have the most "trouble"! As such, the sample set will not give you much. You will need to devote a lot of time and find tricks (which seems, the designer seems not to have thought) to achieve a true record. But if you do, what happiness for you. If I were asked: "Are you happy with your purchase?" I would answer to myself is, like all of us, a thousand times roll with products promising much and giving little this, a thousand times "yes" I am happy! JPN