Sordina – A Muted Instrument Emulator by Libre Wave

Unleash the full expressive potential of your orchestral and instrumental tracks with Sordina, an innovative audio effect plugin from Libre Wave. Designed to authentically replicate a wide variety of brass and string instrument mutes, Sordina transforms any audio source, allowing you to effortlessly apply the nuanced character of real-world mutes. It serves as an excellent means to broaden the capabilities of your existing virtual instrument collection or to infuse additional richness into live recordings.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Vast Mute Model Library: Dive into a treasure trove of over 260 meticulously crafted mute models. This comprehensive toolkit includes 178 options for brass instruments, such as practice, various Harmon stem configurations, cup, bucket, straight, pixie, derby, plunger, and felt mutes. For strings, there are 86 models covering conventional orchestral and practice mutes, plus specialized effects like col legno, sul ponticello, and flautando, adding a layer of sophistication to your musical palette. Additionally, there are 3 models specifically for saxophone. All models are derived from real-world recordings, ensuring unparalleled authenticity.
• Real-Time Wah-Wah Control: Bring dynamic expression to your performances with the playable wah-wah effect, available on compatible mutes like the Harmon, plunger, and pixie. The on-screen 'Wah' slider is activated when a compatible mute is selected and can be controlled in real-time using host automation or any MIDI controller (such as a mod wheel or CC), offering a seamless and intuitive playing experience.
• Unparalleled Versatility & Creativity: Sordina is designed to work seamlessly with any incoming audio, whether it's a live recording or the output of your favorite virtual instruments. You're not limited to typical instrument-mute pairings; for example, you can experiment with unusual combinations like sending violin audio through a Harmon mute to unlock unique sound design possibilities and explore options outside what is traditionally possible.
• Intuitive Interface & Fine-Tuning: Sordina boasts a clean, easy-to-use interface that helps you get started quickly. For more detailed control over your sound, it includes a built-in parametric equalizer (EQ), saturation control, and a mix knob. Real-time feedback is delivered through on-screen meters and a spectrum analyzer, providing a dynamic visualization of how Sordina is shaping your incoming audio.
• Lightweight & Efficient Performance: Users consistently praise Sordina for its light memory footprint and minimal CPU usage. It's engineered to enhance all your existing brass and string libraries without burdening your system, making it suitable even for older computers. This means you can easily use Sordina on a multitude of orchestral or other tracks without performance concerns.
• Authentic Sound Beyond Samples: Many users report that Sordina delivers results that are very convincing and sound better than most on-board or factory articulations found in virtual instrument libraries. It offers a fantastic alternative to using pre-muted samples, potentially saving RAM and providing a wealth of models to choose from.

Why Choose Sordina? Sordina is lauded as a one-of-a-kind plugin and a "must-have" tool for anyone involved in music recording and mixing. It offers an incredibly affordable way to unlock a vast range of muted articulations for your brass and string sections, providing a "treasure trove of options" for composers and sound designers seeking realistic and expressive orchestral effects.

System Requirements: Sordina is compatible with Linux (Ubuntu 16+), Windows 7+, and MacOS 10.13+. It requires a host that supports 64Bit VST3, AU, or AAX plugins. Minimum hardware requirements include an Intel/AMD/Apple Silicon CPU, 100MB of HDD space, and 512MB of RAM.

Discover the power of Sordina today and elevate your music production with authentic mute effects!