Synchron Special Brass
Synchron Special Brass is a bundle of 11 distinctive solo and ensemble brass colors, including Trumpet (Bb, Muted), Trumpet Ensemble (Muted), Contrabass Trombone, Euphonium, Contrabass Tuba, Wagner Tuba, Piccolo Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Bass Trumpet, and Wagner Tuba Ensemble. Recorded at Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage with close, mid, and Decca Tree mics. Standard and Full libraries offer extended room and surround options. Includes short/long notes, legatos, dynamics, flutter tongue, trills, repetitions, Flow View, and expert mix presets in Synchron Player.
Available here as a cost-saving bundle or as separate individual instrument packs.
Synchron Special Brass
This bundle collection greatly expands the timbral range of Vienna’s exquisite brass instruments, and includes all of the separately available Synchron Special Brass single instrument packs at a bundle discount:
- NEW! Synchron Wagner Tuba Ensemble
- Synchron Contrabass Trombone
- Synchron Euphonium
- Synchron Contrabass Tuba
- Synchron Wagner Tuba
- Synchron Piccolo Trumpet
- Synchron Cornet
- Synchron Flugelhorn
- Synchron Bass Trumpet
- Synchron Trumpet (Bb, muted)
- Synchron Trumpet Ensemble (muted)
Product features:
- Growing selection of solo and ensemble brass colors
- Currently includes Solo Trumpet (Bb, Muted) and Trumpet Ensemble (Muted)
- Nine more instruments/ensembles to be added throughout the year
- Recorded at Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage
- Short and long notes, legatos, dynamics, flutter tongue, trills, repetitions
- Flow View for easy, intuitive and effortless playing
- Mix-ready presets created by experts
Standard vs. Full Library
The Standard Library versions of the VSL Synchron Series products feature an essential set of close mics plus the classic sound of a Decca tree stereo array. The Full Library versions include the same mic assortment plus additional room microphones for a wide variety of stereo and surround possibilities.
A Very Special Brilliance
Whether you’re looking for the subdued brilliance of a muted trumpet ensemble or the distinctive presence of a muted solo trumpet, Synchron Special Brass delivers unique brass colors and extended registers. Expertly performed by top-tier musicians of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, this collection captures the full expressive range of these extraordinary instruments – from contrabass tuba to piccolo trumpet. Recorded in pristine quality at the Hollywood-proven Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, this library adds striking timbres to your compositions. The new Flow View ensures an effortless playing experience in any context – from delicate, lyrical lines to bold, triumphant statements.
Distinctive & Expressive
Brass instruments have a unique ability to evoke emotion – from the warm, melancholic glow of a flugelhorn to the subtle restraint of a muted trumpet. This collection expands your sonic palette with meticulously captured performances that adapt seamlessly to a wide variety of styles. Whether you’re layering delicate textures in a film score, adding brilliance to a big band arrangement, or shaping a contemporary pop or jazz track – these instruments give you complete control over tone, depth, and articulation.
Cinematic Sound, Captured Perfectly
Recorded at Vienna’s prestigious Stage A, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and natural resonance, these instruments embody the essence of the famed Hollywood sound. The hall’s expansive, vibrant soundscape brings remarkable depth, warmth, and clarity to every performance. Whether you’re scoring sweeping cinematic moments or crafting intimate, introspective passages, Stage A’s world-class acoustics infuse your music with unmistakable authenticity and emotional impact.
Effortless Expression
Thanks to the intuitive new Flow View, navigating your performance is smoother than ever. All essential controls are right at your fingertips, making the experience both responsive and refreshingly simple. Dynamic articulation switching keeps your creative flow uninterrupted. Need deeper control? Precision View opens new dimensions of advanced editing options, giving you the flexibility to shape your sound in extraordinary detail.
Microphone Positions
The Standard Library versions of the VSL Synchron Series products feature an essential set of close mics plus the classic sound of a Decca tree stereo array. The Full Library versions include the same mic assortment plus additional room microphones for a wide variety of stereo and surround possibilities.
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Stage A |
Standard Library |
Full Library |
|
Close Mic – Mono |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Mid Mic – Stereo (L/R) |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Stereo (L/R) |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Mono (Center) |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Main Surround – Stereo (L/R) |
|
✔ |
|
High Stereo (3D) – Stereo (L/R) |
|
✔ |
|
High Surround (3D) – Stereo (L/R) |
|
✔ |
| Trumpet (Bb, muted) | ARTICULATIONS |
| Short notes |
Staccato bold and agile |
| Long notes |
Sustained notes regular with and without vibrato |
| Legato |
Regular and virtuosic legato with and without vibrato |
| Sforzato |
Sforzato with and without vibrato |
| Fluttertongue and trills |
Fluttertongue |
| Fast repetitions |
120/130/140/160 BPM, ringing and cut release |
| Trumpet Ensemble (muted) | ARTICULATIONS |
| Short notes |
Staccato bold and agile |
| Long notes |
Sustained notes regular |
| Legato |
Legato regular |
| Dynamics |
Sforzato, sforzatissimo |
| Fluttertongue and trills |
Fluttertongue |
| Fast repetitions |
120/130/140/160 BPM, ringing and cut release |
Hard Drive Space Requirements
- TBD
- TBD