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About the artist
Linda Strawberry, a talented vocalist, songwriter, producer, and engineer based in Los Angeles, has collaborated with notable figures in the music industry such as Billy Corgan (of Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan, and Spirits in the Sky), Bjorn Thorsrud, Alan Moulder, Bon Harris, Marianne Faithfull, The Dandy Warhols, David Coverdale, Dave Navarro, Mark Tulin, Kerry Brown, Mark Weitz, among others. She is actively releasing her music under her own label, Lovely Chaos, and has recently contributed a song to the latest season of the Disney show "Phineas and Ferb". Following a two-year break to welcome her first child, she collaborated with her director husband, Justin Coloma, to produce the visual art for Peter Murphy's music video "I Spit Roses." Moreover, she teamed up with Curt Smith (of Tears for Fears) to record a duet for The Shadow Bureau's track "Don't Give Yourself Away." For a glimpse of her work, click here to view the video for her newest single "The Saddest Song" on YouTube.
Unparalleled vocal realism and versatility
Voice of Gaia: Strawberry brings Linda Strawberry's evocative voice to life with outstanding True Legato sustains, capturing her vocal essence with infinite or natural sustains, 3-voice polyphonic support, and a variety of fine-tuning parameters. The library spans standard vowel sounds in dynamic ranges from piano to forte, coupled with precise staccato articulations and instant vowel switching across a broad key range. This vast palette of vocal expressions allows for deep emotional connection and dynamic storytelling in your music.
Expansive phrase collection
With over 2500 improvised melodic phrases at tempos of 80, 100, 120, and 140 bpm, this library offers automatic real-time tempo-synching or time-stretching modes for seamless integration into any project. Phrases in key roots ranging from A# to G#, with bonus keys for specific tempos, encompass a wide array of styles—from ancient and mysterious to contemporary and soulful. Bonus vocal effects, including whispers, laughter, and breath sounds, alongside a deep selection of sound-designed ambiences and FX instruments, provide endless creative possibilities.
Advanced performance tools
The library's performance-enhancing tools such as the advanced 32-step phrase sequencer, offer total customization with start offset and duration controls for each step, multiple playback modes, and graphic waveform display. Additional vocal effects like whispers, laughing, and breathing further enrich the library's expressive capabilities. The comprehensive selection of ambiences, drones, atmospheres, pads, leads, and special FX instruments derived from the source material allows composers and sound designers to craft unique sonic landscapes.
Exceptional recording quality
Recorded in a warm studio environment with multiple microphone types, Voice of Gaia: Strawberry ensures the highest recording quality, capturing every nuance of Linda's performances. The careful programming of each articulation into a powerful and flexible performance system means this virtual instrument not only delivers brilliant performances and unrivalled sonic quality but also brings the living, breathing soul of Linda Strawberry's voice into your compositions, setting a new standard for solo vocal libraries.
Made for Kontakt
Optimized for the full version of Kontakt 5.1 or later, this library extends beyond traditional sampling. It is crafted to harness the power of Kontakt's advanced sampling capabilities, offering users an intuitive and flexible toolset for manipulating unique sounds. While the library operates in a "demo mode" on the free Kontakt Player, its open-format design allows for broad compatibility with WAV-compatible software, ensuring that the sounds of the Voice of Gaia: Strawberry can inspire music creation across a wide array of platforms. This library represents not just a collection of sounds, but a gateway to uncharted auditory experiences, encouraging musicians to explore, experiment, and express in new and exciting ways.
Reviews
"I have been obsessed with SoundIron's Voices of Gaia and Rapture vocal libraries for a while now. I've used the extensively for mock-ups and even recordings. All of their libraries are designed with authenticity, well-developed interfaces and fun features like arpeggiation with the composer in mind." - Serj Tankian (System Of A Down, Soil, Axis Of Justice)
Features
- Two different microphone options including large diaphragm studio Neumanns with a choice between smooth omni and crisp cardioid, featuring independent ram loading, level control, and panning
- "Ah" natural true legato vowel with infinite sustain (w/release) or natural sustain
- Ah (piano), Ah (forte), Mm, Oh (piano), Oh (forte) and Oo Staccatos
- Ah (piano), Ah (forte), Mm, Oh (piano), Oh (forte) and Oo Sustains
- Over 2500 melodic phrases in the keys of A# - G#, with pitch transposition, instant pattern sequencing, legato blending, tempo-synching/time-stretching, shaping and more
- Melodic phrases cover a variety of styles from ethnic to blues and soul
- Easy navigation of melodic phrases organized by root key, style, and native tempo for quick access
- Fluid sequencer with per-step phrase start and end markers for precise composition
- Bonus vocal Ambiences, Atmospheres, Tuned Pads, and other custom melodic instruments crafted from Francesa's voice for unique sounds
- Vocal performance breaths and effects to add realism to your tracks
- Swell control for real-time dynamic performance shaping, offering expressive control
- Full Multi-FX rack panel featuring Chorus, Compression, Distortion, Amp and Cab simulation, EQ, Delay, and Reverb for extensive sound shaping
- Reverb rack unit with 25 unique creative FX convolutions and 45 live rooms, studios, chambers, cathedrals, halls, and other real-world environments, complete with flexible tone, size, and mix controls for immersive soundscapes
- Fully automatable across the entire plugin with customisable key switches
- Real-time waveform display
- Recorded in stunning 24-bit/48kHz uncompressed PCM WAV audio quality
- Deeply sampled with 11,316 samples across 5.44GB of sound, delivering maximum authenticity and realism
- Compatible with Full Kontakt software
- 33 unique Kontakt instruments to explore the full range of sonic potential
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: OSX 10.7 or later
- Windows: Windows 7 or later
- Format: VST, AU, AAX
- Requires: Kontakt 5.1.0 or later
- RAM: 3GB
- Hard disk memory: 5.44GB
- Product code: 1337-1044