Vocal Tools - Scipio
The deal
$39.99 at Loot Audio (down from $99.99) - 60% off.
What it is
Vocal Tools - Scipio is a Kontakt instrument built around a single male baritone soloist of African descent, recorded in a dry studio environment with a historical church impulse response included. Designed specifically for gospel music, it delivers a rich, resonant low-register voice with genuine expressive weight - not a generic choir patch.
Who it's for
Composers scoring for gospel, spiritual, or cinematic projects who need a solo male vocal instrument they can actually play melodically. Film, TV, and game composers working in emotionally heavy or historically themed contexts will get the most out of this library.
Key features
- The enhanced legato engine uses Time Machine to seamlessly blend sung words together as you play, following your melody in real time without robotic transitions
- The V Script sequencer lets you build vocal sequences of up to 12 steps per verse and store up to 12 verses with instant key-switch recall
- Scipio ships with a collection of specific sung words that function as playable phrases rather than abstract phonemes
- The library includes 290 MB of 44.1 kHz / 24-bit stereo samples across 161 WAV files, with built-in GUI controls for EQ, compression, attack, and release per step
FAQ
What version of Kontakt do I need?
The full retail version of Kontakt 6.8 or later is required. Scipio is NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
What kind of vocalist is featured?
A baritone soloist of African descent, recorded specifically to capture the expressive character of gospel singing.
How does the legato engine work?
Scipio uses Time Machine for legato. While holding keys, vocal phrases play and blend with your chosen notes in real time. When a phrase ends, release all keys and retrigger to start a new one.
What is V Script?
V Script is a built-in composer workflow tool. Create and store vocal sequences assigned to key-switches, so you can instantly call up different vocal arrangements during composition.
