Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Woodwinds Standard Library is a virtual instrument with a library that accurately captures the sound of thirteen solo woodwind instruments and seven woodwind ensembles (also included in the Big Bang Orchestra Series). The instruments were masterfully played in Synchron Stage A, Vienna at their designated positions onstage.
Engineers employed four separate phase-coherent microphone configurations, recorded simultaneously with every nuanced detail to provide a broad range of room-sound options. Using the included Vienna Synchron Player, all mic configurations can be mixed in stereo with different levels of ambience and stereo panorama. This 109.9GB Standard Library comprises more than 323,415 samples.
Note:
Software requires a ViennaKey USB protection device or other USB eLicenser (available separately), if one is not already on the system.
Instruments
Solo
- Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Alto Flute
- French Oboe 1, French Oboe 2
- English Horn
- Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon
Ensemble
Also included in the Big Bang Orchestra Neptune, Orion, and Solaris packs:
- Flute Ensemble—3 players in unison
- Oboe Ensemble—3 players in unison
- Clarinet Ensemble (in Bb)—3 players in unison
- Bassoon Ensemble—3 players in unison
- Tutti Woodwinds—13 players from the piccolo to the contrabassoon that are played in unison and octaves
- Low FX Woodwinds—8 players with sections of three contrabassoons, two bassoons, one contrabass clarinet, and two bass clarinets provide dramatic fundamental lows in unison and octaves, as well as in clusters
- High FX Woodwinds—10 players with sections consisting of one piccolo, three flutes, two oboes, and four clarinets playing long notes in unison and octaves, as well as runs and arpeggios in a wide variety of scales and chords
Consistent and Well-Balanced Articulations
- All of the instruments in uninterrupted recording blocks, which guarantees a consistent sound across all articulations and dynamic layers—an essential feature that lets you create effortlessly coherent and fluid performances.
- In order to play agile and at the same time expressive legatos, all solo instruments feature regular and fast legato variants. By selecting the Auto-Speed patch, the Vienna Synchron Player provides you with authentic note transitions depending on the tempo of your playing.
- A large pool of assorted short note articulations allows for a variety of accentuation and virtuosic nonlegato performances.
- Special attention was given to capturing musical and tasteful vibrato by all of the soloists, while equal emphasis was applied to the expressive nonvibrato articulations, which are needed for ensemble playing where vibrato is not typically used.
Synchron Woodwinds Standard Library
- Orchestral woodwinds, recorded at Synchron Stage Vienna
- 13 solo instruments and 7 ensembles
- 109.9GB library with more than 323,415samples
- Standard Library includes the same set of articulations and software functionalities as the Full Library
- Recorded using twelve microphones—select from seven different microphone setups including Decca tree
- Use the included mic presets as a starting point for your own sonic creations
- Immersive 3D sound—multi library offers samples ready for 5.1 surround and compatible with Auro-3D technologies (available separately)
- Outstanding acoustics—recorded at Stage A, Synchron Stage Vienna
- Runs in standalone mode with included Vienna Synchron Player
- Operates within VST, AU, and AAX formats
Microphone Setups
Stereo Mixing
- Close Mic—mono
- Mid Layer Mic—stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic—Decca tree stereo (L/R)
- Main/Room Mic—Decca tree mono (Center)
Preconfigured Mixer Presets
- Preconfigured mixer presets provide a wide variety of tonal characteristics, from close to ambient, from lush to sparkling, and from natural to heavily processed.