Magnus Choir[1] is a commercial, proprietary music software synthesizer, for the Microsoft Windows and macOS[2] operating systems, written by Daniel Laiseca [3] and developed by Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments.[4] The first version was released in 2005.[5]

Magnus Choir VST, VST3 and Audio Unit (Graphical User Interface)
Developer(s)Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments
Initial release2005 (2005)
Stable release
2.5.0 (Windows) - 3.5.0 (Mac)
Operating systemWindows, macOS
TypeSoftware synthesizer
LicenseTrialware
Websitesyntheway.net

Overview edit

This software can be used to create natural and synthetic choirs, vocal textures, choral pads and sustained vowels. It may work as a VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plugin within digital audio workstation software such as FL Studio,[6] Cubase,[7] Logic Pro or GarageBand.[8] Magnus Choir also is compatible with FreeVST [9] allowing Linux users to use native Microsoft Windows VST plugins by using parts of the Wine compatibility layer.

Preset Sounds edit

Features 54 built-in preset sounds including a variety of choirs such as male and female mixed in classic SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) structure: women sing Soprano and Alto, while men sing Tenor and Bass. Additionally includes choir pads, spatial voices, ambient, cinematic and soundscapes.[10]

Modulation Control edit

Magnus Choir includes modulation control with parameters which may be modulated such as Low-frequency oscillator, ADSR envelope generator, Filter and reverb effect emulation.[11]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Magnus Choir Software". Syntheway. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  2. ^ "Audio Unit for macOS". Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
  3. ^ "Developer". Syntheway. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  4. ^ "Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments". KVR Audio (Developers Section). Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  5. ^ "Syntheway Software History". Syntheway (Software History). Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  6. ^ "FL Studio: VST Plugins". FL Studio. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  7. ^ "Steinberg Cubase VST Host". Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  8. ^ "Audio Units in Logic Pro and GarageBand". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
  9. ^ "VST Plugins on GNU/Linux". Joe Button. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  10. ^ "Magnus Choir Overview". Syntheway. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  11. ^ "Syntheway Features at KVR Audio". KVR Audio Plugin Resources. Retrieved 2012-04-26.

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