Apple GarageBand Jam Pack: Voices - Manual (Page 2)

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This document describes the Software Instruments included in Voices, lists controller
information for each instrument, and provides performance tips for using the
instruments. It also provides tips for working with the Apple Loops included in Voices
to build vocal lines.
Choir
The sound of human voices singing together in harmony, combining words and music,
has inspired classical composers to create some of the greatest works in the history of
music.
The Voices Jam Pack includes a classical choir that you can use to produce a full choral
sound, and a chamber choir that you can use to impart a more intimate feeling. Both
the classical and chamber choirs feature separate male and female instruments as well
as a mixed male-female ensemble that can be used to create passages in traditional
four-part choral harmony.
Classical Choir
A classical choir, consisting of 16 male and 16 female singers or more, produces a full,
rich sound that can range from subtle to dramatic in effect. The choir used for this
instrument was recorded in a cathedral setting for an authentic sound. Some of the
most famous composers in history have made use of a full choir in their best-loved
works, including Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis; the Mozart, Brahms, and Verdi Requiems;
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture; Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand”; and many opera
choruses. The sound of a full classical choir has also been used in many film scores to
underline moments of mystery and drama.
Chamber Choir
In addition to a full classical choir, Voices includes a chamber choir to provide a more
intimate, transparent sound. The chamber choir has been featured in many works of
the Baroque and Classical periods, and more recently in films and in recordings in a
variety of styles.