VSL Studio Special Woodwinds: Heckelphone

New Kid on the Block The heckelphone was only developed in the 20th century (initiated by Richard Wagner), and with its dark, expressive character it rounds out the oboes' tenor register. The instrument was recorded in the relatively dry and controlled environment of our second studio, the Silent Stage, and offers all common articulations. Features Heckelphone in C Recorded at Silent Stage Short and long notes, legato, dynamics, flutter tongue, repetitions Mixer Presets for authentic placement at Synchron Stage Vienna Switch off internal reverb for placement in any virtual acoustic environment Low Reed The heckelphone ist tuned an octave lower than the oboe. It can replace the baritone oboe as it sounds quite similar. Because of its wider bore, the tone is heavier and more penetrating. Endorsers Richard Strauss was among the great composers who liked to employ the instrument, e.g., in his scores for "Salome", "Elektra" and "Eine Alpensymphonie". There are also pieces calling for h