Synchron Bells I Standard Library from Vienna Symphonic Library is a virtual instrument with a library that captures the sound and character of tubular bells, masterfully played in Synchron Stage Vienna. The instruments were recorded with every nuanced detail using four, phase-controlled multi-microphone setups which can be mixed to create stereo mixes, each with different levels of ambience and stereo panorama.
Synchron Bells I is powered by the included Vienna Instruments and Vienna Instruments Pro players, or using the company's mixing hosts Vienna Ensemble and Vienna Ensemble Pro (available separately). This 17.5GB library comprises more than 7,020 samples with a wide variety of timbres and articulations. The Bergerault C25 tubular bells are arranged chromatically and cover a range of two octaves. Single notes were sampled open and muted, in eight dynamic layers with two different hammers. Triangle beaters, rods, brushes, and sticks were also used to create original sounds and textures. In addition, the library offers a wide selection of glissandos including fast/slow, up/down, as well as full, low, mid, and high range.
Key Features
- 17.5GB library with more than 7,020 samples of a set of tubular bells
- Recorded using 12 microphones – select from four different microphone setups including Decca tree
- Includes presets of well-balanced microphone setups
- Outstanding acoustics – recorded at Stage A, Synchron Stage Vienna
- Samples with 1.6 to 1.8 seconds of natural reverb time
- Runs in standalone mode, or operates within VST, AU, RTAS, AAX formats
- Includes Vienna Ensemble mixing host and Vienna Instruments player – fully compatible with Vienna Ensemble Pro and Vienna Instruments Pro (available separately)
Standard Library Content
Timbres and Articulations
- Bergerault C25
- Medium and hard hammers, triangle beaters, rods, brushes, sticks
- Hammers: Single notes open and muted
- Triangle beater: Single notes
- All: Glissandos fast and slow, up and down, full/low/mid/high range
Microphone Setups
- Close Mic – mono
- Mid Layer Mic – stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic – Decca tree stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic – Decca tree mono (Center)
Synchron Stage Vienna
- 5,813 ft² (540 m²) hall optimized for film music recordings and sampling sessions
- Lush and warm sound with accurate localization of the instruments
- Reverb time of 1.6 to 1.8 seconds, with no masking effect in the low frequencies
- Room-in-room construction, built upon a massive concrete foundation, combined with sound insulation and a specially designed air conditioning system – provides low noise-floor of 16 dBA, even with air conditioner running
