Synchron Wagner Tuba
The Synchron Wagner Tuba delivers a majestic, lyrical brass voice bridging horn and tuba, captured on the acclaimed Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. It includes a full suite of articulations—shorts, longs, dynamics, trills, flutter tongue, and repetitions—plus regular, lyrical, and virtuosic legatos. With multiple mic positions, mixer presets, and the streamlined Flow View in Synchron Player, it's designed for expressive, intuitive performance and deep flexibility.
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Synchron Wagner Tuba
Product features:
- Solo Wagner tuba
- Recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage
- Short and long notes, dynamics, trills, flutter tongue, and repetitions
- Regular, virtuosic, lyrical legato
- New Flow View for easy, intuitive and effortless playing
- Multiple microphone positions with a variety of pre-configured mixer presets
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.
Heroic Resonance
Bridging the tonal worlds of horn and tuba, the Wagner tuba embodies a noble, sonorous voice that adds heroic depth and warmth to orchestral brass writing. Its rich midrange and rounded tone make it equally effective in solemn chorales, powerful unison lines, or lyrical solo passages. Recorded in the pristine, Hollywood-proven ambience of Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage, this instrument offers the full range of articulations, all easily accessible through the new Flow View interface for natural and expressive performances.
Warm Majesty
Originally conceived by Richard Wagner for his monumental Ring cycle, the Wagner tuba was designed to fill the tonal space between horn and trombone, creating a seamless transition within the brass section. Built with a horn-like mouthpiece and usually played by horn players, it was intended to blend the lyrical expressiveness of the horn with the solemn power of the lower brass. Since its creation, the instrument has found a place in symphonic and cinematic scores alike, adding a distinctive emotional depth to the modern orchestra.
Hollywood Ambience
Captured on the iconic Stage A, known for its breathtaking acoustics and natural spatiality, the Wagner tuba resonates with clarity and depth. Every note blooms with authentic resonance and cinematic presence. The hall’s perfectly balanced ambience highlights the instrument’s noble character, allowing it to sit effortlessly within any orchestral or film mix.
Flow & Easy
Thanks to the sleek, user-friendly Flow View, playing becomes intuitive and immediate. Key controls are at your fingertips, articulation switching dynamically adapts to your playing style, and sound shaping is effortless. For deeper customisation, Precision View unlocks the full range of Synchron Player features, giving you ultimate flexibility and expressivity.
Microphone Positions
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Standard Library |
Full Library |
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Close Mic – Mono |
✔ |
✔ |
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Mid Mic – Stereo (L/R) |
✔ |
✔ |
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Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Stereo (L/R) |
✔ |
✔ |
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Main/Room Mic – Decca Tree Mono (Center) |
✔ |
✔ |
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Main Surround – Stereo (L/R) |
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✔ |
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High Stereo (3D) – Stereo (L/R) |
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✔ |
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High Surround (3D) – Stereo (L/R) |
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✔ |
Hard Drive Space Requirements
- Free storage space for the Standard Library: 2.1 GB
- Free storage space for the Full Library: 3.8 GB