Magnus Choir [1] is a commercial, proprietary music software synthesizer, for the Microsoft Windows platform, written by Daniel Laiseca [2] and developed by Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments.[3] The first version was released in 2005.[4]
Overview
This software can be used to create natural and synthetic choirs, vocal textures and sustained vowels. It may work as a plugin within digital audio workstation software such as FL Studio[5] or Cubase.[6] Magnus Choir also is compatible with FreeVST [7] allowing Linux users to use native Microsoft Windows VST plugins by using parts of the Wine compatibility layer.
Synthesis and Sampling
Sound is generated via a hybrid method that combines synthesis and sampling. It features 48 built-in presets (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 and spatial voices, among others.[8]
Magnus Choir also features an ADSR envelope generator, state variable filter and reverb effect emulation.[9]
MIDI Automation
Features complete MIDI Continuous Controller to automate parameter changes from a sequencer, or to control the Magnus Choir software from an external MIDI control surface.[10]
