Synchron Solo Viola (sordino)

Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) – Muted Solo Viola Library

Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) is a deeply sampled muted solo viola library for composers seeking intimate, expressive string performances with the authentic character of a viola played con sordino. Performed by Anna Firsanova, solo violist of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, and recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, the library captures the instrument’s warm, veiled tone, nuanced bow detail, and dusky middle register. With 11 microphone positions, multiple stage placements, an extensive articulation set, and production-ready presets, it is well suited to emotional underscore, chamber writing, film scoring, and detailed orchestral textures.

The Muted Middle Voice

• Solo viola played with a mute
• Natural flow of captivating performances
• Same vast arsenal of expressive articulations as Synchron Solo Viola
• Captured on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage
• 11 microphone positions
• Several positions on stage (center, solo, 1st chair)
• Perfectly mixed with production-ready presets

Muting the viola deepens its already dusky character, softening the tone into something warmer and more veiled. It is more than a filter on the sound – with the mute in place, the instrument invites a different touch and a different kind of phrasing. As the warm middle voice of the muted string quartet, Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) adds rich, introspective color to the ensemble, performed by Anna Firsanova, solo violist of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, in the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage.

The Unsung Hero, Now Veiled

Sitting between the brilliance of the violin and the depth of the cello, the viola has always been the string family’s quiet, expressive heart – and the mute draws that quality even further inward. Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) once again features Anna Firsanova, solo violist of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra. Originally from Moscow, she studied in her hometown and in Vienna, and is currently co-principal violist of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. Her playing can be heard on recordings such as The Acolyte and the anime Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul. With the mute in place, she reveals a softer, more intimate side of the viola, without losing any of its warm, characterful voice.

A Complete Muted Palette

The sampling sessions covered essentially the same comprehensive set of articulations as the original Synchron Solo Viola, but every note was recorded with the mute in place. Short notes include various spiccatos, staccatos, détachés, and ricochet. Long notes come with different releases and slides. Legato variants include normal, agile, slurred, portamento, and zigane. Sforzatos, tremolos, trills, harmonics, and pizzicatos round out the palette. The Crossfade Editor in the Synchron Player allows for seamless blending between articulations, letting composers shape transitions with the same precision and musicality the original collection is known for – only this time, in a softer, more intimate light.

FAQ

What is Synchron Solo Viola (sordino)?

Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) is a deeply sampled muted solo viola library performed by Anna Firsanova 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 viola with detailed articulation control.

What does sordino mean?

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

How is this different from the standard Synchron Solo Viola?

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 viola 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.