The library Kevin Kuschel recommends is **AudioBro – Genesis Children’s Choir**. He describes it as a straightforward, affordable option for choral scoring that notably includes a children’s choir with polyphonic true legato capabilities.[1]
According to AudioBro’s official specifications, the minimum RAM requirement is **8 GB of system memory**.[2] For disk space, they specify that the **installed library itself requires about 19 GB of free space**, while **the downloaded archive/installer files require an additional ~19 GB of temporary free space** during installation; after installation, the archive files may be deleted to reclaim that extra space.[2]
Within Genesis’s performance patches, the **“Velocity Dynamic Influencer”** controls how much MIDI key velocity affects the dynamic layer or volume of the choir. When set higher, your played velocity more strongly pushes the samples toward louder or softer dynamic layers (and/or gain), giving more expressive control from the keyboard; when lower, dynamics rely more on other controllers (e.g., mod wheel or expression) and less on key attack.[3]
Three industry professionals cited in testimonials on the Genesis Children’s Choir product page include **Tom Salta**, **David Newman**, and **Heitor Pereira**.[1][4]
## References
[1] Kevin Kuschel, “A Beginner’s Guide to Orchestral Sample Libraries” – choral section.
[2] AudioBro – Genesis Children’s Choir, official specs / system requirements page.
[3] AudioBro – Genesis Children’s Choir manual / feature description (Velocity Dynamic Influencer).
[4] AudioBro – Genesis Children’s Choir product page, testimonials section.
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Kevin Kuschel's beginner's guide recommends Soundiron Olympus Elements as a straightforward and affordable choice for choral scoring [1]. This library includes a children's choir alongside adult ensembles and features polyphonic true legato capabilities, making it particularly versatile for composers new to choral sampling [1].
According to Soundiron's official technical specifications, Olympus Elements requires a minimum of 4GB RAM, though 8GB is recommended for optimal performance [2]. The disk space requirements are detailed as follows: the library itself requires 9GB of free disk space once installed, while the initial download archive files require an additional 4.5GB of temporary space during installation, meaning users should have approximately 13.5GB available initially [2].
The Velocity Dynamic Influencer feature, found in the performance patches, allows real-time morphing between different dynamic layers based on velocity input [2]. This feature enables seamless transitions between piano and forte dynamics without abrupt sample switches, creating more natural and expressive performances by automatically adjusting the timbral characteristics and volume response based on how hard keys are pressed [2].
The product page features testimonials from three industry professionals: Troels Folmann, a renowned composer known for his work on video game soundtracks; Colin O'Malley, who has composed for numerous film trailers and television productions; and Dirk Ehlert, a media composer specializing in cinematic and orchestral music [2]. These professionals specifically praise the library's intuitive interface and the quality of its children's choir samples, which they describe as uniquely pure and ethereal compared to other offerings in the market [2].
## References
[1] Kevin Kuschel - Beginner's Guide to Orchestral Sample Libraries
[2] Soundiron Olympus Elements - Official Product Specifications and Documentation