Cornett

• Features a historic cornett from the Renaissance era, characterized by its wooden body and leather covering.
• Recorded at the Silent Stage, designed for historically informed performances.
• Emphasizes authenticity in sound and performance style.

Product Overview

Cornett is a historically authentic instrument from the Renaissance era, featuring a wooden body covered in leather. Its design allows for expressive playing, making it suitable for historically informed performances and compositions that require a unique timbre.

Details

This library captures the cornett in a controlled environment at Silent Stage, ensuring clarity and precision. It offers a range of articulations, including short and long notes, legato, and various dynamic options. The instrument's intimate timbre retains key and breath details, enhancing its expressiveness.

Performance controls include options for switching off internal reverb, allowing for placement in various virtual acoustic environments. The cornett's articulations support a wide range of musical expressions, making it versatile for both solo and ensemble settings. This instrument is particularly effective for scoring that seeks to evoke the rich textures of early music.