Description
Vienna Symphonic Library Studio Ophicleide - Crossgrade from VI Historic Winds I || Guildwater Gear is an authorized Vienna Symphonic Library dealer. Your digital software registration code and instructions will be sent to you, along with an URL connecting you directly to the manufacturer, who will provide you with your software digitally. Please be aware that software is non-cancelable and non-returnable. If you have any questions about this product, please do not hesitate to contact us.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an upgrade / crossgrade product, which requires that you be a registered user of a qualifying product, in order for it to work for you.
- Short and long notes, dynamics, legato, repetitions
- Recorded at Silent Stage
- Mixer Presets for authentic placement at Vienna Synchron Stage
- Switch off internal reverb for placement in any virtual acoustic environment
The ophicleide is a conical-bore brass instrument belonging to the bugle family that is similar to the tuba. It replaced the serpent that was considered outdated in the Romantic orchestra. The instrument was recorded in the relatively dry and controlled environment of Vienna’s second studio, the Silent Stage, and offers all typical articulations.
Keyed Snake. The ophicleide was invented in 1817 by French instrument maker Jean Hilaire Asté and belongs to the bugle family. Its name is derived from the Greek word ophis (“serpent”) and kleis (“keys”), since it was conceived of as a “serpent with keys”. Its cupped mouthpiece is similar to modern trombone and euphonium mouthpieces.
Renowned Endorsers. The ophicleide is most famously used in Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique”, but also Wagner and Verdi wrote parts for it. Brazilian choro bands used the ophicleide well into the 20th century until it was superseded by the saxophone and the tuba.
Recording. The instrument samples were recorded rather dry at the Silent Stage, making it possible to place it on your virtual stage wherever you like, but also to integrate it with the Synchron Series collections. Use the internal convolution reverb for perfect placement options in the large hall of Vienna Synchron Stage, or switch off any internal reverb and use an external reverberation tool of your choice, such as the rooms of Vienna MIR Pro 3D.