Ophicleide

• The Ophicleide is a rare brass instrument from 1817, known for its unique keyed serpent design.
• It belongs to the conical-bore bugle family and is similar to the tuba.
• This instrument was commonly used in Romantic orchestras, providing a distinctive sonic character.

Product Overview

Ophicleide is a rare brass instrument from 1817, designed to replace the serpent in Romantic orchestras. Its conical bore and unique keyed serpent design provide a distinctive timbre, making it suitable for both orchestral and solo contexts.

Details

The instrument features a range of articulations including staccato, portato, and legato, with options for sustained notes and dynamic variations. It was recorded in the controlled environment of the Silent Stage, ensuring clarity and precision. The library offers a variety of performance techniques, such as normal and fast legato, sforzato, and crescendos, allowing for expressive phrasing.

With mixer presets tailored for authentic placement at Synchron Stage Vienna, the ophicleide can be integrated seamlessly into various virtual acoustic environments. The ability to switch off internal reverb provides flexibility in mixing, making it a versatile choice for composers looking to incorporate historical brass sounds into their scores.