Brass With Attitude - Synchron Brass (muted)
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Muted solo and ensemble brass instruments
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Recorded with straight mutes for a focused, cutting character
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Captured on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage
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Short and long notes, legatos, dynamics, trills, flutter tongue, repetitions
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Flow View for easy, intuitive and effortless playing
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Mix-ready presets created by experts
Included Instruments:
- Synchron Trumpet (Bb, muted)
- Synchron Trumpet Ensemble (muted)
- Synchron Tenor Trombone (muted)
- Synchron Bass Trombone (muted)
- Synchron Tenor Trombone Ensemble (muted)
Whether you’re after the hushed mystery of a muted solo trumpet or the cutting blend of a muted trombone section, Synchron Brass (muted) opens up a world of distinctive brass colors. Expertly performed by top-tier musicians of the Vienna Synchron Orchestra, every instrument was recorded with a straight mute – the technique that narrows and sharpens the open brass tone into something more focused, nasal, and full of edge. These colors range from hushed and distant to bright and penetrating, from the noir intimacy of a single voice to the biting power of a full section. Recorded in pristine acoustics of the Hollywood-proven Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, these instruments add striking character to any project. The Flow View ensures an effortless playing experience in any context – from delicate, lyrical lines to bold, cutting statements.
Distinctive & Expressive
A straight mute does far more than simply soften a brass instrument – it reshapes its very voice. From the smoky bite of a muted trombone to the refined edge of a muted trumpet, these instruments trade the round warmth of open brass for a focused, nasal character all their own. This collection expands your sonic palette with meticulously performed muted brass that adapts seamlessly across styles. Whether you’re shaping noir-tinged film cues, voicing a punchy big band section, or adding a sharp, vocal-like color to a pop or jazz track, these instruments give you complete control over tone, depth, and articulation.
Cinematic Sound from Stage A
Recorded at the prestigious Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and natural ambience, these instruments resonate with depth, dimension, and clarity. The hall’s expansive, vibrant soundscape gives every muted phrase room to breathe. 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 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.
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Mac:
- macOS 11 Big Sur or higher
- 64 bit
- Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
- RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
- RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
- SSD hard drive recommended
Windows:
- Windows 10 or higher
- 64 bit
- Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
- RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
- RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
- SSD hard drive recommended
Free hard drive space according to the library size.
Required Registration:
Vienna Symphonic Library products require you to register with the manufacturer at www.vsl.co.at and with www.ilok.com to activate your license.
This product requires an activation!

You can either "soft" activate the software on your computer without addditional hardware or transfer the license to an iLok USB dongle which has to be purchased separately. The iLok dongle can be used to run the protected software on different computers. Your licenses can be easily manged using the iLok Licence Manager. To protect your investment against theft or loss we recommend the iLok Zero Downtime protection with TLC.
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