Welcome to GLAZE

As part of the KONTAKT Play Series of instruments, GLAZE marks a new frontier in vocal synthesis. Originally developed by Curtis 'Sauce' Wilson and Rochad Holiday as a tool for working and harmonizing with studio vocalists, GLAZE is the product of a close partnership fostered over decades. It includes the vocal recordings of artist Sonna Rele, with additional contributions from Kip Blackshire, B.Slade, and Candice Boyd. The result is a unique spectrum of vocal sounds suited to everything from pop, R&B, hip hop, electronic music, and beyond.

GLAZE can be used for creating subtle harmonies and backing vocals, or for full vocal riffs and runs that allow you to cut backing vocals on any track. It also provides all the ingredients you need to create a full track, with a versatile preset collection of stacked chords, percussion, bass, leads, and synth sounds. The innovative Riff & Run presets allow you to play vocal riffs alongside a chord progression, whereby runs coincide with the bass note being played.

As with all Play Series instruments, GLAZE aims to balance intuitive, performance-focused control with nuanced sound design. The macros offer quick and dynamic control over the synth engine, enabling you to effortlessly shape presets and customise your own sounds. For those who wish to go deeper in sound design, you will find powerful sound editing tools and custom effects chains that offer further control and inspiration. GLAZE also contains an analog-style sequencer that can produce chords, arpeggios and melodic, rhythmical patterns. Ultimately, these tools aim to empower you in your own sound creation!

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