Clara’s Vocal Library is a free vocal sample library released by Stefano Maccarelli. The library is formatted for use with Native Instruments Kontakt 5 and all WAV compatible samplers. It is free to use in commercial releases with optional donations.
Let me say it right away, this is one of the best free female vocal libraries out there. Stefano Maccarelli and Clara Sorace (the vocalist) did an amazing job with this one, packing an insane amount of high quality sample content in this thoroughly impressive freebie. As I’ve already mentioned, the library is free to use even in commercial releases, but it’s definitely worthy of a donation as a sign of support for the author’s future work.
OK, so why am I so impressed with this release? Having tested numerous free sample libraries and virtual instruments in the previous 5-6 years, I’ve gotten accustomed to a certain level of quality which is surpassed only by a few exceptional releases (Piano In 162 is a good example of a top-of-the-line freebie in the soundware department). With that in mind, I was caught by surprise with Clara’s Vocal Library because I wasn’t expecting anything this special, but it’s safe to say that it’s now one of my favorite free sample libraries to date.
The library includes hundreds of different vocal takes, all of which are really well recorded (the author used a Neumann M147 Tube microphone passed through a Neve 1083) and packed into useful NI Kontakt instruments. There are dozens of different styles and articulations to choose from, ranging from classic choir sounds to tribal and ethnic phrases. The library also includes whispering and breathing noises which are absolutely perfect for creating a chilling atmosphere in your music. To make things even better, all of the samples are also included as 24-bit WAV files, so even non-Kontakt users can load these sounds in their samplers and digital audio workstations of choice.
Clara’s Vocal Library is being constantly updated (currently at v1.05) with new patches and samples, so I’m really curious to see what the final product will look like. I wouldn’t be surprised if it went 100% commercial at some point, so make sure that you grab it while it’s still free. The library can be downloaded for free directly from the author’s website, without any form of sign-up or registration. You will need the full version of Kontakt 5.5 in order to use the provided NKI patches without a time limit.
Video Demo
Check out the Clara’s Vocal Library demo video:
https://youtu.be/psCcogP1Bek
Download
Clara’s Vocal Library is available for free download via Stefano Maccarelli’s website (676 MB download size, ZIP archive, contains 744 audio samples in 24-bit WAV format, 20+ instrument patches in NKI format for NI Kontakt).
8 Comments
Brendan
onMost excellent! I agree with other posters who say this should be a paid product! …but I’m not complaining at all! O:)
Thank you so much for this incredible vocal library! I plan to use it in hundreds of projects!!! :)
Nik
onOutstanding. Absolutely outstanding!
Aaron
onHey I just started my own blog about beginning DJ and Music Production. I am myself new to the scene and am still learning. Where are the best places to find these things? Have you written an article about it?
stephen
onKVR is your friend for free stuff aswell also pick up a sub of computer music mag for advice and free pluggins an that, But to get other stuff like this your talking a couple of tons out you pocket lol i got this ages ago in its early stages while it was still free but they have turn to greed shame as i will not have the full sample library now and i will not pay for something that i already have most of still a good pack though if you buy it.
Dee.P.Tree
onNow.. It’s a commercial product with update of 2.0.
Gary fergison
onIv been looking for something like this so I can Finnish the song I’m writing for someone . This is Great I will check u guys out more for freebies I have payed for some samples and times the art work grabs your eye but the sound you ‘re looking for isn’t there so I’m glad I found u guys thank ……
Beeja Vadal
oniS THIS NO LONGER AVAILABLE? tHE YOUTUBE VIDEO AND WEBSITE NO LONGER WORK….
Chris M
ondead links. I used clara in an older track, and now its a treasure hunt trying to find the original files again.