Main Page
Learn how to use the Main page in CHOIR OMNIA to edit the duration and articulation of vowels and syllables in a sequence.
The Main page of CHOIR OMNIA contains all the main performance controls for your articulations and sequences.
The Main page features the following key sections and controls:
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Page Tabs: Provides access to the Main, Mixer and Settings pages.
Master Volume: Adjusts the volume and intensity of the master signal.
Keyswitches/Sequencer: Contains all options for the editing and playback of phrases and keyswitches. Refer to Play Modes.
Global Articulation: Selects from four articulation options (Sustain, Marcato, Staccato, Staccatissimo). Refer to Articulations.
Editor: Opens the Editor page which allows you to create intricate phrases. Refer to Sequencer Editor and Keyswitch Mode.
Vowels and Syllables
OMNIA features detailed recordings of Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass sections with vast dynamic range and round robins for authentic realism. The following ranges are provided for the respective vocal group; Sopranos (B2 to C), Altos (F2 to F4), Tenors (B1 to C4), Basses (C1 to F3). The Syllabuilder engine combines syllables to create new vocalizations. True Legato is provided for all vowels and “m” can be attached to any syllable in the engine. Polyphonic True Legato is provided for AH, OH, OOH, MM, EH and EEH sounds.
Change the duration of the release for the currently selected position, from 0 to 3000 ms. Also adjust the note duration for the currently selected position with options ranging from 1 bar, 1/2D, 1/2 , 1/4D, 1/4 , 1/8D, 1/8 , 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T.
Activate Jump to next mode to automatically move the cursor to the next slot when selecting a vowel or syllable at each layer assignment in the phrase editor. This mode allows you to quickly and intuitively build phrases.
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Vowels | Syllables | |
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A E I O U M (Sonorant) | RA(S) VO(S) NU(S) ME(N) KY(R) | TA(R) NO(M) LU(X) VE(Y) RI(E) |
Play Modes
With multiple modes, there’s a performance style that’s right for you. Keys mode uses keyswitches to change syllables on the fly, which is especially useful for sketching ideas. Sequencer mode allows you to go deeper with construction of complex sequences of syllables, with note intervals and other parameters.
Articulations
CHOIR OMNIA contains articulations for individual syllable positions as well as options for Global Articulations. Options include Sustain (x1 Round Robin), Marcato (x1 Round Robin), Staccato (x2 Round Robins), and Staccatissimo (x3 Round Robins) and also includes two different release samples for sustain and marcato (for example “Ras” vs. “Ra”). The Global Articulations sit at the lower pane of the GUI and contain options for Sustain, Marcato, Staccato, Staccatissimo. If a syllable in the sequencer does not have an articulation selected for a particular position, the articulation will be determined by the selected Global Articulation.
The following Articulations are available:
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