Chocolate Audio

Chocolate Audio is releasing Glissando Harps for Kontakt.

Glissando Harps features Camac and Salvi 47-string concert harps sampled in full detail. Each Harp was sampled in a different venue and with different setups in order to augment flexibility and usage scenarios.

Glissando Concert Harp is being discontinued since it's now become part of this new release.

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Starting November 21st and running until December 23rd all products will be on sale featuring up to 65% off list price for single products and special bundles we are creating on purpose for this occasion.

Glissando Harps Features:

• 2 fully sampled Harps.

• Harps recorded in a small room and in a large live room.

• 19.3 GB of compressed samples content (54 GB uncompressed).

• 8244 (GCH) + 19312 (GOH) = 27556 samples.

• GCH: 2 microphone sets: Stereo AB with Schoeps CMC6 mics and MidSide Stereo with Neumann and Royer mics.

• GOH: 8 microphone sets, including ribbons, tube and Decca tree.

• sampled in full detail: up to 6016 samples per articulation and up to 4 round robin.

• Pizzicato sampled with 3 (CGH) and 4 (GOH) dynamic layers.

• recorded in a warm mid-size room + large and lively studio to widen the potential applications.

• 23 Articulations.

• up to 3 types of release samples.

• Independent management of the instrument's resonances.

• warm and precise sound, recorded through Millennia, Neve and Heritage Audio preamps and Apogee Symphony converters.

• advanced management thanks to our custom advanced scripting engine.

• recorded at 24-bit / 96 kHz, released at 24-bit / 44.1 kHz.

Engine:

• custom graphics with multi-panel access to every detail of the instrument.

• 2 playing modes, Harp and Piano.

• exclusive Glissando engine.

• manage Pedals like an harpist.

• easy access to the most used Modes and Chords.

• build your own Articulation Set.

• full effects section.

• expand the sound-scape of the harp with envelopes and filters.

• intelligent voice management.

• 26 + 50 global factory presets.

• up to 4 round robins.

• 39 custom IR reverbs.

Requirements:

• 8 GB RAM (more if in need of loading more sample sets).

• Core2Duo or equivalent Mac or PC.

• Kontakt Retail Version: v. 5.5.2 or newer.

Pricing:

Glissando Harps list price is 169 USD. Until December 23rd, 2018 Glissando Harps is available at a special launch price of 119 USD (30% Off).

More info at http://www.chocolateaudio.com/products/glissando-harps

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Audio Demos

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Chocolate Audio has released O.D.D Grand, their different take on the Grand Piano sound. They chose to sample the Yamaha C6 piano in Italy's Art&Music Studios with full detail (11 dynamic levels) but stop before the "ff" dynamic, in order to have a piano with a warm and intimate sound.

They carefully placed no less than 29 microphones around the piano in order to achieve many different sound signatures. They chose microphones which do not represent common choices for recording "ideal pianos", but mics they found were complementing the sound they had in their minds and hearts.

They compiled and edited the whole thing as a set of 3 soulful and colorful instruments.

Features:

• 20.56 GB (lossless compressed) library size, 20496 samples.

• 3 NKI Instrument Files, each representing a different take on the same piano, the result of different odd mic techniques being put to good use.

• 3 Sets of 4 microphones.

• Oneiric Piano: AKG C414B-TLII, Wunder Audio CM7 FET, AKG C460-CK1, AKG C451E-CK22.

• Dark Piano: AEA N22, Earthworks SR77, Beyerdynamic M88N (C), AEA N8.

• Dreamy Piano: AKG D190E, AKG C414B-ULS, Crown PZM30D, Sennheiser MD211.

• 11 Sustaining dynamic layers, chromatically sampled.

• 8 Release trails layers, chromatically sampled.

• Easy-to-use mixer for extreme sound-mangling.

• Custom User Interface.

• Velocity curve management.

• Piano tone control, makes the piano sound softer or harder under your fingers.

• Many under the hood techniques to make the piano true to the original (life-like re-pedaling, release trails attenuation, intelligent attenuation of each single dynamic layer for maximum dynamic response...).

• 101 Custom, high quality IR reverbs (not the usual IR reverbs you find on other Kontakt libs).

• 22 (+ 22) compressor + tape presets.

• 71 (24 + 25 + 22) factory presets + user-saveable presets.

• Works as stand-alone, AAX, RTAS, AU and VST for Mac and PC inside Kontakt 5.5.2 full version or better.

Price: 129.00 USD and is on launch offer until March 18th for 99.00 USD.

Additionally, they have updated The 88 Series Piano Bundle to v2, now including O.D.D. together with 4 of their older pianos all for 299.00 USD list. All free updates and paid upgrade paths have been made available to current users via email.

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Chocolate Audio is releasing two new products and an important product update in the Uproar family of heavy baritone guitar-based Kontakt instruments.

Uproar Vol. 2 for Kontakt Features:

• 7 Collections ranging 78 to 180 BPM.
• 4 Parts for each Collection.
• each Part features up to 10 Tonal Centers.
• a total of 1872 Phrases.
• 3.14 GB uncompressed content (1.99 GB compressed).
• amp and DI version (so you can reamp or process it with your favorite plugins).
• each Part can be routed to a separate output from Kontakt to your DAW.
• a set of custom Impulse Responses made on purpose for this release.
• vers. 2.0 of our custom innovative Choco•Matic phrasing engine for Kontakt 5.5.2 and up (Full Version).
• recorded at 88.2 kHz/24-bit, released at 44.1 kHz/24-bit.
• requires Kontakt 5.5.2 Full Version or better.
• requires 2 GB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space (the more the better).

Uproar Vol. 2 lists for USD 79.00 and is on introductory offer for USD 55.00 until January 31st, 2018.

More info at: http://www.chocolateaudio.com/chocomatic/uproarvol2

Uproar Bundle for Kontakt Features:

• Uproar Vol. 1 Loop-Instrument for Kontakt
• Uproar Vol. 2 Loop-Instrument for Kontakt
• Uproar RAW Multisample Instrument for Kontakt
• requires Kontakt 5.5.2 Full Version or better.
• requires 3 GB of RAM and 8 GB of disk space (the more the better).

Uproar Bundle for Kontakt represents a saving of 50% and lists for USD 125.00.

More info at: http://www.chocolateaudio.com/chocomatic/uproarbundle

Choco·Matic Engine v. 2.0 Features:

• updates both Uproar and Uproar Vol. 2.
• adds the chance to Offset any Part in musical terms, both anticipating and delaying the relative loops.
• adds a Preview button to more easily grasp what each Collection has to offer.
• adds the chance to control the playback volume any number of Parts via ModWheel.
• adds a reset Variation on DAW-stop preference to obtain more predictable results when integrating the engine in a DAW environment.
• minor bug-fixes.
• the v. 2.0 version of Uproar (vol. 1) will be sent via email soon to registered users.

IMPORTANT NOTE.

if you already own 1 or 2 products from the Uproar line, please contact us through Support for a personalized quote to upgrade to the Uproar Bundle.

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Chocolate Audio teamed up again with the extremely talented Gianluca Ferro and his Custom ESP 8-String Baritone Guitar to create an instrument dedicated to low-end-activated power rhythm guitar.

Two octaves ranging from F#1 to F#3 are filled with up to 6 Round Robins (with semi-intelligent down and up stroking) and 32 different articulations for to choose from, including Single Notes, Power Chords and Power Chord Inversions, Ghost, Legato and Slide. Vibratos, Harmonic Pinch, Palm Mute Standard, Palm Mute Dead, Slide Noises, String Slides, X-Ghost.

Features:

• played by Gianluca Ferro on a Custom ESP 8-String Baritone Guitar.
• about 3.85 GB (compressed) of samples.
• 14709 samples.
• 32 articulations + fitting release samples.
• 2 full octaves of range (F#1-F#3), tailored for power rhythm parts.
• dedicated to creating raging and furious low-ended power rhythm guitar tracks.
• up to 6 round robins per articulation.
• 2 boutique high-gain amprecording paths.
• 1 direct-injection to the converters (D.I.) for personalized post processing.
• 2 bi-amped (+ DI) indipendent parts and Haas and detuning effects on each part for maximum flexibility in timbre and stereo witdth, from mono to expanded mind-boggling stereo.
• easy multi out assignment.
• freely assignable articulations.
• comes with 3 pre-made Kontakt multis.
• 30 instrument presets for sound and articulation combinations.
• digitally recorded at 24-bit / 88.2 kHz, released at 24-bit / 44.1 kHz.

Engine Features:

• build your own articulation map with up to 10 different articulations + release samples.
• trigger articulations via key-switches or temporary key-switching.
• automatic repeat on releasefunction for faster riffs.
• very quick startup times.
• 2 parts, 2 amps + 1 DI and stereo management (panpot, Haas, micro delay and detuning).
• Legato and Slide: a single note intelligent Legato and Slide which plays a Legato (hammer-on or pull-off) or Slide (up or down-ward) effect when two notes are overlapping and a normal Sustain sample when not.
• pre-attack to save the vital pre-attack pick-noise where needed (required anticipating parts in your DAW).
• repetition time to trigger automatically down-strokes only or alternate picking.
• assign single channels to separate outs.

Requires the full version of Kontakt 5.5.2 or better.

Uproar RAW lists at 89.00 USD and is on offer until May 31st at 59.00 USD (33% OFF).

To purchase or for more info head to: www.chocolateaudio.com

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The Drum Singles Collection features all of the samples and sounds from our current drums product line all built into a modern custom Kontakt engine developed for multi-layering, stacking, triggering and all those scenarios where a full kit inside a single NKI is not the ideal solution.

The samples included are directly derived from these products:

• The Black Album
• Contemporary Vintage
• Modern Retro
• Additionally: until the introductory offer lasts, you will get for free the Drum Singles version for 2 up and coming drum products from ourselves

Features:

• custom Kontakt engine tailored for multi-layering, sequencing, post-processing and drum-triggering
• about 37.5 GB (compressed) of samples
• 145000 samples
• 8 full drum kits (including kits played brushes and rods)
• 149 drum pieces
• sampled in full detail: up to 300 samples per articulation divided into up to 11 round robins
• up to 5 round robins on Cymbals and more than 16 dynamics each
• up to 4 close mics on each drum piece
• 4 sets of room mics
• easy multi out assignment
• custom mapping
• comes with pre-made Kontakt multis
• totally modular system
• digitally recorded at 24 bit / 88.2 KHz, released at 24 bit / 44.1 KHz

Engine Features:

• build your own layered or mixed sounds or full kits
• very quick startup and load times
• up to 4 Close and 6 Room mics
• tuning, velocity curve, range and limiter and AHD envelope controls on each drum
• assign single channels to separate outs
• customize mapping for any control system
• comes with preset mappings for most popular systems (including our own mapping)
• up to 12 round robins
• optionally turn round robin management off and select exactly which sample you want to play back on MIDI input
• large number of velocity splits (always > 16)

Price:

USD 299.00. Launch offer pricing at USD 199.00 includes also the "Drum Singles" versions for two up and coming drum products from ourselves.

Requires the full version of Kontakt 5.5.2 or better.

Drum Singles Collection is available now at www.chocolateaudio.com.

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Chocolate Audio is introducing today Glissando Concert Harp: a 47-strings Concert Pedal Harp, released for Kontakt and with a custom Glissando engine, a first for scripted instruments.

Features:

• 3.7 GB of compressed samples content (11.6 GB uncompressed).
• 8244 samples.
• 2 microphone sets: Stereo ABwith Schoeps CMC6 mics andMidSide Stereo with Neumann and Royer mics.
• sampled in full detail: up to 1692 samples per articulation and up to 4 round robin.
• recorded in a warm mid-size room to widen the potential applications.
• 20 Articulations.
• 3 types of release samples.
• Independent management of the instrument's resonances.
• warm and precise sound, recorded through Millenniapreamps and Apogee Symphony converters.
• advanced management thanks to our custom advanced scripting engine.
• recorded at 24-bit / 96 kHz, released at 24-bit / 44.1 kHz.

Kontakt Features:

• custom graphics with multi-panel access to every detail of the instrument.
• 2 playing modes, Harp and Piano.
• exclusive Glissando engine.
• manage Pedals like an harpist.
• easy access to the most used Modes and Chords.
• build your own Articulation Set.
• full effects section.
• expand the sound-scape of the harp with envelopes and filters.
• very quick startup times, just around 400 MB of preload.
• intelligent voice management.
• 26 global factory presets.
• up to 4 round robins.
• 39 custom IR reverbs.
• requires Kontakt 5.5.2 or newer, full version only.

Price:

99 USD, with an introductory pricing set at 69 USD (30% off list).

Glissando Concert Harp is available now at www.chocolateaudio.com.

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Uproar marks the first release in The Choco•Matic Series, an innovative custom phrasing engine for Kontakt 5.5.2 and up.

Uproar features the sound of a custom ESP 8-string baritone guitar made for Gianluca Ferro, the featured player on this release. Two of the most powerful and balanced active EMG pickups were paired with boutique amps, effects and custom re-amping to achieve a thunderous guitar tone, tailored to cut its way through busy mixes in any genre: cinematic, orchestral and modern rock music in particular.

The engine was developed based on our own needs as working musicians and composers and features an innovative solution to musically concatenate phrases.

Main Features:

• 6 Collections ranging 60 to 157 BPM
• 4 Parts for each Collection
• each Part features up to 5 Tonal Centers
• a total of 1306 Phrases
• 1.65 GB uncompressed content (985 MB compressed)
• amp and DI version (so you can reamp or process it with your favorite plugins)
• each Part can be routed to a separate output from Kontakt to your DAW
• a set of custom Impulse Responses made on purpose for this release
• vers. 1.0 of our custom innovative Choco•Matic phrasing engine for Kontakt 5.5.2 and up (Full Version)
• recorded at 88.2 KHz/24 bit, released at 44.1 KHz/24 bit
• requires Kontakt 5.5.2 Full Version or better
• requires 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of disk space (the more the better)

Uproar sells for USD 79,- and is on introductory offer until July 7th for USD 59,-.

More info at http://www.chocolateaudio.com/chocomatic/uproar

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Chocolate Audio is proud to announce the immediate availability of Modern Retro Drums for Kontakt 5.5.2 and up.

Modern Retro Drums features 4 full drum kits sampled from:

• a 1997 Sonor Designer kit played with sticks and hotords
• a Tama Starclassics kit played with stick and brushes

The kits come with 4 sets of cymbals sampled from a Zildjian set (sticks and hotrods) and a Turkish set (sticks and brushes) and additional Cymbals (Sabian and Ufip) and 6 snares from Ludwig, Sonor and Tama, presented in 13 different versions.

These kits have been largely used since the '90s to craft some of the best selling music ever recorded.

• 15 GB compressed sample content size
• 67499 samples
• 4 full drum kits (2 sticks + 1 brushes + 1 hotrods)
• 72 drum pieces
• sampled in full detail: up to 300 samples per articulation and up to 11 round robin (Kontakt)
• integrated, advanced MIDI player with 19 Styles, made up of 1119 patterns recorded by a top session drummer
• up to 4 close mics
• 4 room channels: Overhead stereo, Overhead mono ribbon, Room U87 and Room PZM
• warm and deep sound, recorded through an analog tape machine
• tuning, velocity curve and AHD envelope controls on each drum
• 25 global factory presets
• 36 custom IR reverbs
• 6 HiHat openings.
• custom-built Kontakt Drummer Engine v. 2.0: introduces the Player, a complete MIDI Style composition and real-time performance tool.

Modern Retro Drums is available now for a list price of USD 129.00. There is a launch offer until May 15th 2016 at USD 89.00, a saving of 31%.

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Chocolate Audio is proud to announce the immediate availability of The Black Album Drums version 2.0.3 for Kontakt 5.5.2 and up and BFD3.

This product is a tribute to the now classic drum sound of the "Black Album" released in 1991 by the band Metallica. Having managed to track down the same exact kit used in 1991, recorded in the same studio (the former One On One in North Hollywood, CA) with the same mic and recording path and taking advantage of renowned recording engineer Mike Tacci who was assistant on that record, Chocolate Audio went all the way in trying to recreate the sound and vibe of the historic release.

As a special offer and for a limited time, The Black Album Drums is bundled with the TS-1 Transient Shaper audio plugin by Audiority, a USD 49.00 value. This plugin, available for Mac/PC in AAX, VST and AU formats goes a long way into modifying the attack and sustain parts of a sound using a unique approach.

• inspired by the drum sound in the "Black Album" by Metallica.
• features the same exact kit (Gretsch with Zildjian cymbals and a Tama Bell Brass snare).
• 2 kicks, 2 snare (added an extra Ludwig 1970 Black Beauty), 5 toms, 4 crashes, 1 china and an additional ride.
• BFD3 and Kontakt 5.5.2 Full Version and up.
• Compressed sample size: 12.5 GB (for each version).
• Number of Samples: 33000.
• 11 round robins for Kicks + Snares.
• 5 round robins for Toms + Cymbals.
• 4 round robins for HiHat.
• no less than 16 velocity splits for each main articulation.
• 6 HiHat openings.
• custom-built Kontakt Drummer Engine v. 2.0: introduces the Player, a complete MIDI Style composition and real-time performance tool.
• more than 800 MIDI patterns and billion of combinations possible.
• bundled for a limited time with Audiority TS-1 audio plugin.

The Black Album Drums is available now for a list price of USD 149.00. The bundle which features The Black Album Drums (USD 149.00) and Audiority TS-1 (USD 49.00) is on sale for a limited time at USD 109.00, a combined saving of 45%.

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Starting now and ending on December 10th, we're offering a 30% off discount on any product or bundle.

If you have been late for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this is your last chance to get our products at amazing prices before the end of the year.