Space Age Voices by Authentic Soundware

Ever found yourself searching for that unmistakable sound of a bygone era? The smooth, enchanting vocal harmonies that defined mid-century lounge, exotica, and classic film scores? Space Age Voices brings the authentic sound of a mid-century studio vocal ensemble right into your digital audio workstation. This isn't just another vocal sample library; it’s a meticulously crafted collection featuring a group of three elite NYC session singers. They perform stylistically-specific articulations and techniques, delivering a vintage personality and charm that is truly unique. Imagine creating music inspired by the likes of Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Quincy Jones, or Les Baxter.

Authentic Recording & Vintage Tone Authenticity was paramount in the creation of this library. Space Age Voices was recorded at Manhattan's iconic Sear Sound Studio A, using an unrivaled collection of rare microphones and classic gear from the era. This includes original Neumann U67 tube mics, RCA DX77 ribbon mics, a Neve 8038 custom console, Fairchild limiter, and Ampex ½” tape machines. This commitment to vintage recording techniques means the library intentionally includes imperfections, grit, and some noise, which add character, realism, and are true to the era’s sound.

You can dial in your ideal vintage tone using three distinct microphone positions:

• Close mic 1: Utilizes a vintage Neumann U67 tube mic, recorded through a Neve pre-amp to Ampex tape at 30ips. These samples offer the cleanest signal.
• Close mic 2: Features an RCA 77 ribbon mic, also recorded through a Neve pre-amp to Ampex tape. This position offers more natural noise, contributing to a truly vintage vibe.
• Stereo room mic: A custom Sear Sound setup, capturing the ambient characteristics of Studio A. The room mic captures the most noise, further enhancing the sense of being in the recording space. You can easily adjust the balance of these positions or mute them to fine-tune your sound.

Comprehensive Vocal Articulations for Producers

Space Age Voices provides 8 NKI patches, offering a versatile palette for your compositions:

• Lush Vocal Melodies & Gliding Chords:
  • Ooh & Ah Vocalises: Two long vowel patches offer two legato modes (Smooth for slower passages with wide intervals, Agile for faster passages) and velocity-based legato control.
  • Polyphonic Sustains: Play smooth, gliding chords with dedicated sustain articulations.
  • Glides & Falls: Essential 'Ooh' and 'Ah' glides (up and down) and falls, with special fall release samples triggered by key switches.
• Zippy Vocal Hooks & Rhythmic Elements:
  • Zooh, Bah, & Dooh Shorts: Three short syllable patches feature medium and short notes, plus an advanced syllable repetition script for energetic vocal hooks and rhythmic patterns. This repetition articulation uses special scripting to simulate cutting off and re-attacking notes, ideal for fast, connected passages.
  • Ch & Cha: A dedicated unpitched patch akin to a vocally sourced shaker or percussion instrument, including whispered, harder, and repetition options.
• Kitschy Character & Effects:
  • Exclamations: A patch of unpitched extras such as "Wows" and "Woohs," along with various falls and rises.
  • Spoken Words & Phrases: A fun collection of kitschy spoken words and phrases like "Bossa Nova," "Mambo," "Blast Off," and a countdown.

Specifications & Requirements

• Software: Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (version 6.7+ or higher). It does not support the free Kontakt Player.
• Installation: Uses the free Pulse Downloader app and requires an account for installation. Files are watermarked.
• Size: 3GB uncompressed / 1.3 GB compressed.
• Resolution: 24-bit 44.1kHz.
• Compatibility: Works with all major DAWs, including Ableton, Logic, Cubase, ProTools, GarageBand, Studio One, Reaper, and FL Studio 20.
• Patches: Includes 8 NKI files.
• Made in NYC: Lovingly crafted by veteran composer and arranger Jared Hunter.

This exclusive offer for Space Age Voices is available for a limited time! Don't miss this opportunity to add truly authentic, mid-century vocal charm to your productions. It’s the perfect companion to other Authentic Soundware releases like Space Age Rhythm and Space Age Pop, which are part of the Space Age Orchestra series. Act now and bring the unique sounds of vintage Hollywood and lounge music into your next track!