Summary

Vocal Colors is an expressive vocal instrument by Native Instruments that blends human voice emotion with advanced modulation features. It uses eclectic vocal samples to create dynamic vocal soundscapes and supports user sample import for unique textures.

Features

• Varied collection of male and female vocal expressions, including double-tracked samples pushed to performative extremes.
• Expressive modulation controls with polyphonic aftertouch support.
• Formant shift, vibrato, breath controls, male subharmonics, and blendable vowel sounds for tone customization.
• Over 250 presets (snapshots) and the ability to build sounds from layerable boutique samples.
• Multiple sound sources: pads, one-shots, reverses, pulses, with sound design tools like Synth Mode (for formant leads and resonant pads) and Particles (for aleatoric textures and granular loops).
• Arpeggiator for building sequences and a motion engine for dynamic movement.
• New sample drag-and-drop feature allowing import of user samples to create custom pads, pulses, and textures.
• Seamless integration with Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series keyboards including enhanced control over vibrato via polyphonic aftertouch.

Usage Context

Vocal Colors is designed for music producers and sound designers seeking to humanize electronic music parts or create unique vocal-based textures, combining naturalistic vocals with futuristic sound design elements.

System Requirements

Requires Free Kontakt Player or full Kontakt (version 7.7.0 or higher).

Documentation

The product includes an online user manual and a downloadable PDF manual, linked on the official product page.

Collaboration

Developed in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments, known for their work on other notable virtual instruments.