Synchron Solo Cello (sordino)

Synchron Solo Cello (sordino) – Muted Solo Cello Library

Synchron Solo Cello (sordino) is a deeply sampled muted solo cello library for composers seeking intimate, expressive string performances with the authentic character of a cello played con sordino. Performed by Florian Eggner, first chair cellist of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, and recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, this library captures the warm, veiled tone, nuanced bow detail, and restrained resonance unique to muted cello performance. With 11 microphone positions, multiple stage placements, an extensive articulation set, and production-ready presets, it excels in emotional underscore, chamber writing, film scoring, and detailed orchestral textures.

Veiled Resonance

• Solo violoncello played with a mute
• Natural flow of captivating performances
• Vast arsenal of expressive articulations
• Captured on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage
• 11 microphone positions
• Several positions on stage: center, solo, 1st chair

Placing a mute on the bridge of a cello transforms its character entirely. The dark, resonant body of sound takes on a hushed, slightly nasal quality, warm and grainy, soft-edged and full of quiet detail. Playing with the mute calls for a different touch and phrasing, and the result is unmistakable: more shadow than spotlight, more intimacy than projection. Synchron Solo Cello (sordino) captures this distinct voice in extraordinary detail, performed by acclaimed soloist Florian Eggner, first chair cellist of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, in the large hall of Vienna Synchron Stage.

The Same Virtuoso, a Different Shade

Synchron Solo Cello (sordino) once again features Florian Eggner, whose interpretive depth has shaped the original Synchron Solo Cello as well as countless concert and media productions worldwide. Since founding the Grammy-nominated Eggner Trio in 1997 with his brothers Georg and Christoph, he has performed in some of the world's most celebrated venues, from the Vienna Musikverein to Carnegie Hall. With the mute in place, his playing reveals a different side of the instrument: more introspective, less declarative, but every bit as expressive. Subtle bow pressure, fingertip nuance, and the gentle hum of the muted strings come to the foreground, inviting listeners to lean in rather than lean back.

A Complete Muted Palette

The sampling sessions mirrored the comprehensive scope of the original Synchron Solo Cello, with every note captured with the mute in place. Short notes include various spiccatos, staccatos, détachés, ricochet, and saltando. Long notes come with different attacks, releases, and slides. Legato variants include normal, agile, slurred, portamento, and zigane. Sforzatos, tremolos, trills, harmonics, and pizzicatos complete the palette. The Crossfade Editor in the Synchron Player allows for seamless blending between articulations, giving composers the same precision and musical control as in the original collection, only this time wrapped in a more intimate glow.

FAQ

What is Synchron Solo Cello (sordino)?

Synchron Solo Cello (sordino) is a deeply sampled muted solo cello library performed by Florian Eggner and recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage.

Who is this library for?

It is designed for composers working in film, television, games, concert music, and chamber-style scoring who need an expressive muted solo cello with detailed articulation control.

What does sordino mean?

Sordino means the cello is played with a mute attached to the bridge. This softens the instrument's projection and creates a warmer, more intimate tone with unique expressive characteristics.

How is this different from the standard Synchron Solo Cello?

Every sample was recorded with the mute in place, resulting in a naturally softer tone, different phrasing behavior, and a more intimate sound than the standard solo cello library.

How many microphone positions are included?

The library includes 11 microphone positions as well as several stage placements including center, solo, and 1st chair perspectives.

Does it include legato articulations?

Yes. Legato styles include normal, agile, slurred, portamento, and zigane, alongside an extensive collection of shorts, longs, tremolos, trills, harmonics, pizzicatos, and other articulations.

Does it include presets?

Yes. Production-ready presets make it easy to move from intimate solo detail to larger spatial perspectives captured at Vienna Synchron Stage.