A Collection Of Straight-Muted Brass

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Synchron Brass (muted), a new Collection dedicated to the distinctive sound of straight-muted brass, alongside three all-new Single Packs: Synchron Tenor Trombone (muted), Synchron Bass Trombone (muted), and Synchron Tenor Trombone Ensemble (muted). They say that, recorded on the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, these instruments deliver a sharp, focused, and characterful brass sound. Here's the details direct from VSL...

The Art of the Straight Mute
Slipping a straight mute into the bell of a trumpet or trombone does far more than simply soften the instrument – it reshapes its voice entirely. The straight mute narrows and sharpens the open brass tone, bringing out a focused, nasal, and cutting character full of edge. From the hushed mystery of a single muted trumpet to the snarling power of a full trombone section, Synchron Brass (muted) offers a palette of brass colors that range from distant and veiled to bright and penetrating – ideal for noir-tinged film scores, punchy big band arrangements, and sharp, vocal-like colors in any genre.

Three New Trombone Single Packs
Each of the three new Single Packs brings a distinct character to the muted brass family. Synchron Tenor Trombone (muted) is sharp, nasal, and full of attitude. Synchron Bass Trombone (muted) sharpens the dark voice of the low brass into something tight, snarling, and intensely focused. Synchron Tenor Trombone Ensemble (muted) unites a full section of straight-muted tenor trombones, ranging from hushed, distant harmonies to sharp, cutting stabs. All instruments were recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage and feature the intuitive Flow View interface for effortless, expressive performances.

All Muted Brass in One Collection
With the launch of Synchron Brass (muted), the Collection also becomes the new home for two previously released Single Packs: Synchron Trumpet (Bb, muted) and Synchron Trumpet Ensemble (muted) have moved over from Synchron Special Brass, bringing all of Vienna's straight-muted brass together in one place.

Double Savings for Trumpet Owners
Registered users of Synchron Trumpet (Bb, muted) and/or Synchron Trumpet Ensemble (muted) can complete the new Collection with double savings, combining introductory and bundle discounts. By adding Synchron Brass (muted) to the cart – rather than the individual Single Packs – the bundle discount is applied automatically.

From Breath to Brilliance – An All-Encompassing Brass Promotion
To celebrate the release, Vienna Symphonic Library is launching a comprehensive brass promotion, offering discounts of up to 45% across the entire brass catalog – including the Synchron Series, Studio Series, Big Bang Orchestra Brass, and Synchron Prime Brass.

Pricing and Availability:
The Synchron Brass (muted) Collection is currently available at introductory prices of €259 (reg. €329) for the Standard Library and €429 (reg. €539) for the Full Library. Standard and Full Library differ in the number of available microphone positions.

More information:

• Synchron Brass (muted)

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