The side-blown alto flute is a transposing instrument that extends the flutes’ lower tonal range. The instrument was recorded in the relatively dry and controlled environment of our second studio, the Silent Stage, and offers all common articulations.
Alto flute in G
Recorded at Silent Stage
Short and long notes, legato, dynamics, flutter tongue, trills
Mixer Presets for authentic placement at Synchron Stage Vienna
Switch off internal reverb for placement in any virtual acoustic environment
There are two types of alto flute: the straight shape and that with a curved headpiece. A straight-headed model was used for the recordings. The alto flute has a full, warm sound suggesting mystery, especially in the lower range.
Staccato
Portato short
Portato medium with and without vibrato
Repetitions legato, portato, staccato
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88 key master keyboard