Vienna Synchron Harpsichord (Blanchet) Standard Library
The deal
$77 at AudioDeluxe (down from $111). No coupon code required. No confirmed end date on the sale page.
What it is
The Vienna Synchron Harpsichord (Blanchet) Standard Library is a detailed sample library built around a two-manual Baroque harpsichord, recorded at Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. Modeled after a faithful copy of a 1746 instrument by Francois Etienne Blanchet - the renowned French Royal harpsichord maker - it delivers authentic tone across roughly five octaves. The library includes two 8-foot stops, one 4-foot stop, and a lute stop across six distinct sampled registrations.
Who it's for
Composers writing orchestral, cinematic, or Baroque music who need an authentic harpsichord sound, and producers looking to add refined period texture to film scores or contemporary crossover productions.
Key features
- Six sampled registrations covering 8-foot, 4-foot, lute, and coupled stop combinations for flexible tonal color
- Multi-microphone setup including condenser, ribbon, and tube close mics plus Decca Tree stereo and surround configurations
- Masterfully crafted mixer presets from intimate to ambient for quick sound shaping
- Requires iLok for license activation; Standard Library installs at 5 GB
