RHODOPE 2 Ethnic Bulgarian Choir

Ethnischer, authentischer bulgarischer Chor

Der ethnische bulgarische Gesang ist etwas wirklich einzigartiges, die besondere Art des Singens (Kehlkopf-Gesang) bietet eine interessante Klangfarbe, die nicht gerade typisch für Chor-Ensembles ist.

Nach mehr als 3 Jahren Entwicklungszeit beschreitet Strezov Sampling das letzte Kapitel ihrer Next Generation Choir Series. Reich an Erfahrung durch Libraries wie WOTAN, FREYJA und ARVA profitiert nun auch der Rhodope, die ethnische Chor Library, von den Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre. Ausgestattet mit der überarbeiteten Syllabuilder Engine 3.0 sowie einem mehrstimmigen echten Legato und dem neuen Agile Legato, glänzt RHODOPE II durch ein hohes Maß an Spielbarkeit und authentisch klingenden Chor-Gesängen.

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Syllabuilder Engine 3.5

When it comes to virtual choirs there are basically two approaches: Phrasebuilding  and Wordbuilding. RHODOPE 2 combines the simplicity and sample recording of
phrasebuilding with the advanced editing functions of wordbuilding.

This allows you to have amazing sounding results within seconds, but also to build and create new sample content with only few mouse-clicks. Create complete choral patterns inside the GUI or connect different syllables and morph them to add motion to your choir arrangements. Save and Load complete lyric presets to quickly get yourself into the actual composition or enhance your setup with predefined quick words.

All samples have their natural attacks included. However if you want to tighten them up the Syllabuilder Engine allows you to set custom attack, release, volume and offset values for each field independently. Something first introduced by WOTAN Male Choir and before that greatly missed in all phrasebuilding choir libraries.

Revolutionary Legato

One of the biggest trademarks of RHODOPE 2 is its unique legato scripting, combining polyphonic true legato sampling with our very own Syllabuilding approach. The Syllabuilder Agile Legato not only allows the user to play legato with every syllable availabe in the library, but also features intelligent voice leading enabling polyphonic writing within just one patch. In other words: Hold down a chord in the left, play a melody with your right hand and have it all connected with legato transitions. This powerful feature is controllable by the most common of all midi cc controllers, the sustain pedal.

In addition to the Agile Legato Rhodope 2 again also features polyphonic true legato patches (Ah, Eh ) using the same principles as Freyja and Árva.

Overview:

• Authentic Ethnic Bulgarian choir recorded in Sofia Session Studio
•  Recorded “tutti” for a bigger sound
•  Polyphonic True Legato “Ah” and “Eh” patches
•  Agile Legato for 10 syllables in three different speeds
•  Special layer of 'shake' sustain singing for all patches
•  Cluster and FX patches
•  Additional content for whispers and shouts
•  Sustain (1xRR) and Staccato (2xRR) samples
•  3 mic positions - Close, Decca, Hall + custom convolution reverb
•  The powerful Syllabuilder engine 3.0 with CONNECT and MORPH modes that allow you to create your own sample content within Kontakt
•  Ability to Load and Save your lyrics, built-in preset manager
•  Fully compatible with Wotan, Freyja and Árva
•  Integrated manual
• Features the wonderful perfomance of Cosmic Voices, conducted by Vanya Moneva
• Powerful Performance patch based on the engine of the one in Storm Choir Ultimate
• Advanced options for the Legato patches (niente, sustain pedal notes, remapping of controls)
• Full NKS and Kontakt Player Support

"Rhodope 2 is a pleasure to play and would be a welcome support library to any composer’s template."

Full review at samplelibraryreview.com

"If you’re looking for a large women’s chorus that sounds unlike any western one, with a great hall sound, Rhodope 2 is the first one I’d check out. The interval legato samples are great, the differences in performance style are preserved and the textures are quite unique. In addition, the “ah” or “eh” sound can be mixed in with more western choirs to make the sound a little bigger and more intense at dramatic moments. Whether you’re adding Rhodope 2 to your existing collection of Strezov Sampling choirs or buying it on its own, the library has a great sound, is easy to use and comes highly recommended."

Full Review at soundbytesmag.net

“All I can say at this point is that Strezov Sampling knows exactly how to sample a choir, no matter what type of vocal tradition is out there. Rhodope 2 opens the doors to new capabilities for the virtual composer.”

Full review at samplespotlight.com