A muted trumpet ensemble produces a softer, more restrained sound compared to regular trumpets. The mutes alter the tone, making it less sharp and more refined while preserving the instrument's expressive capabilities. This setup is often used to create an intimate or dense, mysterious atmosphere. Recorded in the tight and controlled ambience of the Silent Stage, this subdued ensemble shines in its purest form.
Ensemble of three muted trumpets
Short and long notes, legato, dynamics, repetitions, flutter tongue
Recorded at the Silent Stage
Mixer presets for authentic placement at Vienna Synchron Stage
Optional Vienna MIR Pro 3D-derived convolution reverb
Switch off internal reverb for placement in any virtual acoustic environment
This ensemble excels at building dramatic tension or offering a restrained yet captivating musical presence. The mutes soften the natural brassy sharpness, creating a smooth, textured resonance that feels both delicate and commanding – perfect for adding subtle emotional depth to your project.
Staccato
Portato short
Sustained
Portato medium
Windows 10 (latest update, 64-bit), Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Pro
macOS 11 Big Sur (latest update), Intel Core i5
SSD (M2, SATA 6 or USB3/3.1, UASP Support - HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
8 GB RAM
iLok Account and iLok License Manager for license activation on a physical iLok 2/iLok 3 key or in an iLok Cloud Session (the iLok Cloud requires a constant internet connection!)
Free storage space: 1 GB (download size = installed size due to lossless data compression)
Windows 10/11 (latest updates, 64-bit), Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
macOS 14 Sonoma (or higher), Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2/M3
16 GB RAM
SSD (M2, SATA 6 or USB3/3.1, UASP Support - HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
AU/VST/VST3/AAX Native compatible host
88 key master keyboard