The Spitfire Audio Originals Epic Choir brings the unmatched power and beauty of the human voice directly to your productions. Featuring a 50-piece ensemble recorded at the iconic AIR Studios—home to countless blockbuster scores—this virtual choir delivers an expansive range of dynamics and textures. Split into two sections (Sopranos & Altos, Tenors & Basses), Epic Choir captures the majesty of London's finest singers with precision. Offering 12 articulations, from classic longs and shorts to episodic vowel-blending textures inspired by gothic and medieval chanting, this library is designed to evoke cinematic emotion and drama. With three bespoke signals—Close, Tree and Ethereal—users can craft anything from hauntingly intimate moments to massive, enveloping choral arrangements.
Three Signals for Customizable Soundscapes
This virtual choir features three distinctive microphone signals, enabling producers to sculpt their sound with precision. The Close signal delivers a direct and upfront image using valve spot mics, while the Tree signal captures the spacious ambiance of AIR Studios through a Decca tree array. The Ethereal signal—a post-processed blend with added saturation, reverb and EQ—provides brightness and width while preserving the organic essence of the vocals. Together, these signals offer a flexible palette for crafting unique sonic environments, from subtle vocal textures to soaring cinematic choruses.
Dynamic Episodic Textures
The episodic vowel-blending textures are a standout feature of this choir library, offering a rich and evolving soundscape inspired by gothic and medieval vocal traditions. These long, sustained articulations blend between different vowel sounds, creating shifting tonal colors that enhance emotional depth. Perfect for film and TV scoring, these textures add a haunting and ethereal quality to any composition. Combined with the choir's massive dynamic range, users can seamlessly transition from delicate whispers to thunderous crescendos, ensuring every note resonates with impact.
Articulations for Precision and Expression
Epic Choir includes 12 distinctive articulations, ensuring versatility across a range of vocal styles. Long notes such as "Ahh" and "Mmm" provide sustained tones ideal for building atmospheric layers, while short staccato syllables deliver sharp, rhythmic accents for added definition. Keyswitch functionality allows for rapid transitions between syllables, enhancing workflow efficiency. Each articulation is designed to capture the expressive nuances of the choir, offering producers the tools to create detailed and emotionally resonant arrangements with ease.
Built for Modern Scoring Needs
Designed to integrate seamlessly into contemporary scoring workflows, this choir library includes intuitive controls for reverb, release and tightness. The reverb control applies a realistic hall-style impulse response for added depth, while the release and tightness controls ensure clean performance in both long and short articulations. These user-friendly features make it easy to adapt the choir's sound to match the demands of any project, enabling producers to focus on creativity and storytelling without technical barriers.
The Ultimate Tool for Cinematic Scorers
The Spitfire Audio Originals Epic Choir is the ultimate tool for composers seeking to add the grandeur of a world-class vocal ensemble to their scores. With its meticulously recorded articulations, dynamic textures and customizable signals, this library offers unparalleled flexibility and emotional depth. Whether you're crafting intimate moments or epic soundscapes, Epic Choir provides the tonal richness and precision to inspire your next masterpiece.