Medieval Musical Gems
The recorder, once a key instrument up to the Baroque era, has regained its charm in modern music. This collection, recorded in the dry and well - controlled Silent Stage studio, features soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders played by Austrian virtuoso Leopold Eibl.
Key Features
- Four recorder types: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass
- Varied notes including short and long ones, with dynamics, legato, repetitions, and options with or without vibrato
- Recorded at the Silent Stage
- Disable internal reverb for seamless placement in any virtual acoustic setting
Historical Perspective
Compared to the flute, the wooden recorder has a more limited pitch and dynamic range. This led to its replacement by the transverse flute in orchestras around the 18th century. However, recorders were extremely popular from medieval to Renaissance times, and famous Baroque composers like Telemann, Bach, Händel, and Vivaldi wrote pieces for them.
Modern Resurgence
Often seen as a children's or amateur instrument, recorders have made a comeback in contemporary music. Composers of all genres, from Luciano Berio to Keith Jarrett, use them. They also add an 'exotic' timbre to modern film scores as solo instruments.
Virtuoso Touch
All four recorders in this collection are played by Austrian flute and recorder virtuoso Leopold Eibl. The 'dry' recording at the Silent Stage allows you to place the samples anywhere on your virtual stage and integrate them with Synchron Stage collections.
Using this recorder collection is easy. First, load the samples into your music production software. You can choose from the four different recorder types - soprano, alto, tenor, and bass - depending on the sound you want. When it comes to the notes, you have a variety of options like short and long notes, dynamics, and more. You can also decide whether to use vibrato or not. For the best acoustic effect, you can switch off the internal reverb and place the samples in your desired virtual acoustic environment. As for maintenance, since these are digital samples, there's no physical maintenance required. But make sure to keep your music production software and hardware in good condition. Also, always backup your project files that use these samples to avoid any data loss.
