VSL Studio Special Woodwinds: Bassoon Ensemble

All Together Now This bassoon ensemble of three players is one of our acclaimed woodwind ensembles. It was recorded in the relatively dry and controlled environment of our second studio, the Silent Stage, and offers all common articulations. Features Recorded at Silent Stage Short and long notes, legato, dynamics, trills, repetitions, runs, clusters Mixer Presets for authentic placement at Synchron Stage Vienna Switch off internal reverb for placement in any virtual acoustic environment Nomen est Omen The name bassoon derives from the French basson and Italian bassone, and makes it clear that the precursor of the modern bassoon was mainly used for accompaniment. However, composers in the baroque era, e.g., Antonio Vivaldi, already wrote dedicated concerts for bassoon and orchestra. Perfect Balance The ensemble with three well-rehearsed musicians playing in unison offers the ideal solution for creating the perfect balance between strings, brass, and woodwinds in large orchestras, w