Atelier Series: Maggie

Description

Overview

Atelier Series: Maggie by Musical Sampling is a rich, soulful legato vocal library specifically designed for emotional, cinematic, and modern songwriting contexts. Featuring the performances of singer/songwriter Maggie Downs, this instrument provides a human, expressive quality to compositions, moving beyond static samples to deliver a natural, breathing performance.

The library focuses on high-quality legato transitions and progressive vibrato, ensuring that melodic lines sail through smoothly. As part of the Atelier Series, this release showcases experimental sample development, offering composers a specialized tool for adding vulnerability and depth to their arrangements.

Beyond the core vocal patches, the collection includes “Evermore,” an evolving sustains keyswitch patch. These sounds were created by processing vocal recordings through a bespoke array of hardware pedals, resulting in atmospheric and tonal sound design perfect for ethereal backgrounds.

Key Details

• Vocal Patches: Three dedicated vowel patches including Ahh, Ooo, and Mmm.
• Evermore Patch: Evolving sustains keyswitch patch with six presets: Promise, Afterglow, Hallowed, Abyss, Prayer, and Stardust.
• Performance Quality: Non-looped performances featuring natural, progressive vibrato.
• Legato Engineering: Specialized post-production and programming for seamless, “long-style” legato transitions.
• Audio Fidelity: Professionally recorded at 48khz / 24bit for maximum clarity.
• Custom Effects: Includes an adjustable reverb based on a custom hall impulse.
• Sample Format: 1.7 GB of compressed NCW format data.
• Artist Pedigree: Performed by Maggie Downs, a classically and jazz-trained vocalist.

Use Cases

• Cinematic Scoring: Adding emotional depth and human vulnerability to film or game soundtracks.
• Modern Songwriting: Integrating soulful vocal textures into pop, ambient, or electronic productions.
• Atmospheric Soundscapes: Utilizing the Evermore presets for ethereal, tonal backgrounds and sound design.
• Professional Studio Workflows: Fast integration for composers requiring reliable, repeatable, and high-quality vocal results.

Installation

Install the library using the manufacturer instructions provided with your purchase or via the account portal. This product is delivered as personalized files including a Digital Water Mark (DWM) and is received via the Connect downloader.

Note: Users must register the product at www.musicalsampling.com to activate the license.

Compatibility

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 10.14+ (64-bit, Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 native)
• RAM: 4GB minimum (6GB recommended)
• Disk Space: 1.7GB Hard Drive Space
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and Stand-alone
• Software Requirement: Requires full retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. Free Kontakt Player is NOT supported.

Product Demo

Product Demo