Atelier Series - Amber

Performed by Amber Balltzglier, Atelier Series Amber is the first of it's kind - a true, triple-tracked legato vocal library. That means we recorded all of the performances three times (per vowel) and stacked them on top of each other.

This way the subtle inconsistencies in speed/pitch between each vocal take can play off each other, resulting in a performance/sound that resides somewhere between a solo vocal and a choir.

Initially intended for pop settings, we quickly learned that it's uniquely-suited for cinematic, EDM and world genres as well.

In addition to the natural 3 Ensemble Legato patches, we created faux 9 Ensemble versions; massive lead instruments intended for epic/dramatic passages.

With all the legato patches, if you hit velocity 100 or above, it triggers a consonant attack: Lah for the Ahs, Woh for Ohs and Doo for Ooos.

Also included is Awakenings - a keyswitch suite of seven different designed pads sourced from the vocal recordings.

What is the Atelier Series?

Oftentimes during the research and experimental phase of development, we’ll create instruments that don’t necessarily belong to a bigger, themed release. Instead of attempting to shoehorn them into a future release or trying to construct a comprehensive product around it, we decided to create the Atelier Series so that other composers can enjoy our explorations in sample development as well.

Features

• Triple-stacked legato female vocals
• 3 Ensemble & faux 9 Ensemble patch variations
• Looped, non-vibrato performances
• Consonant attack control
• Awakenings patch sourced from vocal recordings
• Adjustable reverb of custom hall impulse

Patches

• Amber - 3 Ensemble Legato - Ah
• Amber - 3 Ensemble Legato - Oh
• Amber - 3 Ensemble Legato - Ooo
• Amber - 9 Ensemble Legato - Ah
• Amber - 9 Ensemble Legato - Oh
• Amber - 9 Ensemble Legato - Ooo
• Sustains Ooo - Ah (MW)
• Sustains Ooo - Oh (MW)
• Awakenings - KS

Aside from touring extensively for seven years, Amber Balltzglier has served as a session vocalist for 20+ years. Currently, she is the Worship Arts pastor at Rock Spring Church in Milner, Georgia. She has been married to her husband Mark for 17 years and is mom to Hess, Harper and Holland. They reside in Forsyth, Georgia.