Definitive Muted Brass Ensemble
Recorded in the impeccable acoustics of Synchron Stage Vienna, one of the world’s premiere scoring stages, Vienna Symphonic Library's SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II re-defines the term "multi-samples." This library includes the totally re-mastered and expanded sample database of VSL's renowned Vienna Dimension Brass II collection. Fortifying the Dimension Brass I collection with muted ensembles and a Wagner tuba ensemble, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II features four well-rehearsed ensembles, each consisting of four world-class brass players. The musicians were recorded in groups, with dedicated microphones for each instrument to give you a homogenous ensemble sound while still allowing separate access to each voice. SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II includes four muted trumpets, four muted French horns, four muted trombones, and 4 Wagner tubas. Leveraging the power of Synchron Player and its unique Humanize function, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II sets a new standard in sonics, realism, and ease-of-use.
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The majestic sound of Wagner tubas
If you haven't scored with Wagner tubas, you're in for a treat. Specialized tenor horns originally created for the composers's epic Der Ring des Nibelungen opera cycle, Wagner tubas produce a somber, aristocratic sound similar to a trombone but with a mellower tone, more like that of a French horn (with which they share their mouthpiece and fingering). As such, in an orchestral setting, they are traditionally played by horn players. Besides Wagner's Ring, they have occasionally appeared in orchestral works by Bruckner, Strauss, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and Varese.
Included Synchron Player
Synchron SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II includes VSL's dedicated Synchron Player. Driven by a powerful new audio engine, the Synchron Player delivers flawless streaming performance and a new level of advanced simplicity. Just step through the articulations, select a variation, and audition how the pre-configured controllers (Density, Bow Style, and Velocity Crossfade) affect the loaded preset. The Synchron Player also incorporates an internal mixer with 5-band equalization, individual delay settings for runtime compensation, algorithmic reverb, polarity switching, and panorama controls, as well as a specially designed convolution reverb derived from Vienna MIR Pro that features the world-class ambience of Synchron Stage Vienna's 5,813 square-foot main hall.
About Synchron Stage Vienna
Synchron Stage Vienna, located on Vienna's historic Wiener Rosenhuegel, can accommodate a 130 piece orchestra and has proven its mettle over the decades not only for film score recording, but also for sampling sessions. With its massive concrete foundation, room-in-room construction, sound insulation, and specially designed HVAC system, the studio boasts an ultra-low noise floor of 16dBA, even with the air conditioning running. Stage A sports a reverb time of 1.8 seconds — and unlike many other scoring stages, there is no low-frequency masking effect. Instruments sound warm and punchy, with superior depth and panoramic localization.
First-call musicians, first-class samples
At Sweetwater, we hold the Vienna Symphonic Library in high regard; that's because we're picky about our orchestral samples. It all starts with the musicians. Since VSL's inception, first-call musicians have been providing the sound and character of these instruments as soloists and ensemble leaders. This approach is largely responsible for the impressive sonic authority and authenticity we have come to expect from VSL virtual instruments.
VSL SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Brass II Features:
- 4 Brass ensembles — 16 individually microphoned instruments:
- 4 muted trumpets, 4 muted French horns, 4 muted trombones, 4 Wagner tubas
- Authentic ensemble sound with direct access to each voice
- Humanize Presets for real-time performance-accuracy control
- Completely re-mastered, re-edited and expanded sample database
- Optimized for the free, easy-to-use Vienna Synchron Player
- Impeccable acoustics of Synchron Stage Vienna
- Production-ready sound, out of the box