Vienna Boys Choir Standard
Vienna Boys Choir Standard
Description
Youthful voices. An ageless legacy.
The Vienna Boys Choir (“Wiener Sängerknaben”) is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated choirs, a cultural institution that remarkably dates back to the Middle Ages. Over time this ensemble has evolved into a prestigious independent concert choir known for its ethereal sound and diverse repertoire, which includes everything from medieval music to contemporary pieces. Comprising boys aged between 9 and 14, the choir is admired for its unique timbre and purity of tone, due in no small part to its rigorous training and admittance requirements.
Now, and for the first time in the 525-year history of the Vienna Boys Choir, the voices of this internationally renowned ensemble have been entrusted to Vienna Symphonic Library to create a virtual instrument of pristine quality and vocal brilliance.
As with the Basso Profondo Choir, the idea for this Collection was born after the production of choral recordings for the Amazon Prime fantasy series “The Rings of Power”, the prequel to “Lord of the Rings”. The essential element in Bear McCreary’s score is the use of choirs, which were recorded at Synchron Stage Vienna in 2020 and 2021. This large-scale project was our first collaboration with the Vienna Boys Choir. The next project would be very different.
Upon commencing the first sampling session at Synchron Stage Vienna it became clear that the boys would succeed in carrying out the strenuous studio recordings with great enthusiasm and incredible professionalism. It is no exaggeration to say that the boys are in no way inferior to a professional adult choir, and in some ways even superior. As 20 of its members filled the spacious Hall A of Synchron Stage Vienna with their sublime voices, their natural sound and extremely high level of musical and technical ability revealed themselves. The exuberant joy of singing can be heard in every note of this collection, supported by the choir’s priceless body of knowledge in youth vocal training. It was particularly impressive to watch the boys’ stamina and their quick grasp of what’s important in sampling sessions that differ so significantly from their usual assignments. The resulting recordings are a joy to play with the Vienna Synchron Player and immediately reveal the magic of this special boys’ choir.
Microphone Setup – Standard & Full Library
The Standard Library and the Full Library of Vienna Boys Choir both include the same set of articulations. The difference lies in the number of provided microphone positions:
Standard Library | Full Library | |
1. Close Mic – Stereo | • | • |
2. Mid Mic 1 – Stereo (L/R) | • | • |
3. Mid Mic 2 – Stereo (L/R) | • | |
4. Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Stereo (L/R) | • | • |
5. Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Mono (Center) | • | • |
6. Main Surround – Stereo (L/R) | • | |
7. High Stereo (3D) – Stereo (L/R) | • | |
8. High Surround (3D) – Stereo (L/R) | • |
The main surround microphone settings may also be used instead of the main stereo room mics in order to achieve a wider and more ambient mix. Blending surround signals with the other microphone signals creates a denser, more lush overall sound, even in stereo applications.
Room Mix Presets feature an excellent mix-down to stereo from the Decca tree and surround mic positions for a CPU and RAM-saving sound that’s perfectly balanced right out-of-the-box. A host of Mixer Presets is available in the categories of “Decca Tree Multi-Mic”, “Surround to Stereo Downmix”, and “Surround”.
The Standard Library and the upgrade to the Full Library are separate downloads.
Notation Program Integration
You’ll find Expression Maps for Cubase and Dorico as well as Soundsets for Sibelius under “Additionals” in your Vienna Assistant.
Standard Library | Full Library | |
---|---|---|
Sample Amount | 14,580 | 26,244 |
Download File Size | 1.4 GB | 2.6 GB |
Installed File Size | 3.0 GB | 5.7 GB |
Brand
Vienna
System requirements
Minimum:
- Windows 10 (latest update, 64-bit), Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon 64 X2
- macOS 10.14 Mojave (latest update), Intel Core i5
- SSD (M2, SATA 6 or USB3/3.1, UASP Support – HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
- 16 GB RAM
- 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!)
- Free storage space for the Standard Library: 3.0 GB
- Free storage space for the Full Library: 5.7 GB
Recommended:
- Windows 11 (latest update), Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon
- macOS 13 Ventura (or higher), Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
- 32 GB RAM
- AU/VST/VST3/AAX Native compatible host
- 88 key master keyboard
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