Ritchy 2 Voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro voice bank artwork by Dreamtonics

Ritchy 2 Voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro: English Rap Voice Bank

Ritchy 2 Voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is a male English voice bank from Dreamtonics, designed for rap, hip-hop and rhythmic spoken word. It requires Synthesizer V Studio 2 to run.

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01Overview

Ritchy 2 is a masculine English voice built for rap and hip-hop production. It was developed in collaboration with hip hop artist Mbanja Ritchy, aka B-Bandj, whom the voice is based on. The voice has a calm, low range with a distinctive release breath, suited to rhythmic spoken word. Dreamtonics also describes a gentle, quick-transitioning falsetto that adds range beyond rap delivery. It runs inside Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro.

Best for

Rap vocal production
Hip-hop songwriting
Rhythmic spoken word
Husky male vocal lines
Cross-genre vocal experiments

Developer: Dreamtonics
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: Synthesizer V
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Masculine English voice with a calm, low range
Distinctive release breath suited to spoken word
Gentle, swift-transitioning falsetto
Rap-specific modes: HighTone, MidTone and LowTone
Singing mode with a husky timbre
Cross-lingual synthesis for six languages in Studio 2 Pro
Requires Synthesizer V Studio 2

03In depth

Sound, Character and Vocal Modes

Dreamtonics describes Ritchy 2 as blending calm tranquility with huskiness. The low range is the core of the voice, and the release breath is part of its character.

Ritchy 2 includes rap-specific vocal modes named HighTone, MidTone and LowTone, so you can shift the delivery to fit different parts of a track. A Singing mode is included as well, which the developer says captures the husky timbre of B-Bandj.

The voice is intended for rap, but the developer notes it can be used to explore other genres.

Workflow and Language Support

Ritchy 2 is a voice bank for Synthesizer V Studio 2, so it is used within that editor rather than as a standalone plugin. Songwriters working with English lyrics will find the voice's native language matches their material.

Dreamtonics states that, through Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro's cross-lingual synthesis, the voice also supports Japanese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Korean.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Dreamtonics
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs
Requires	Synthesizer V

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Ritchy 2?

Ritchy 2 requires Synthesizer V Studio 2 to function. It is a voice bank for that editor, not a standalone plugin.

Is Ritchy 2 only for rap?

Ritchy 2 is designed for rap and hip-hop. Dreamtonics also says its versatility allows exploration of other genres.

What languages does Ritchy 2 support?

Its native language is English. Through Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro's cross-lingual synthesis, Dreamtonics states it also supports Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Korean.

What are the system requirements?

Ritchy 2 needs Windows 10/11 or macOS 11 or later on an Intel/AMD x64 or Apple Silicon CPU. It requires 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.