Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of a meticulously sampled two-manual harpsichord that brings the refined sound of an 18th-century French instrument into modern music production.
Recorded on the expansive Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, Synchron Harpsichord (Blanchet) offers exceptional clarity, brilliance, and detail – ideal for historical repertoire, film scoring, and contemporary crossover projects.
At the heart of Synchron Harpsichord (Blanchet) is a two-manual instrument from the collection of Viennese doctor and musician Kurt Gold-Szklarski. Built by Eckehard Merzdorf in 2010, it is a faithful copy of a 1746 original by François Étienne Blanchet, the renowned French “facteur des clavessins du Roi”. With a range of FF – g‴, this instrument reflects the golden age of Blanchet’s harpsichord building, combining elegance with tonal richness.
Masterfully prepared and tuned at Vienna Synchron Stage by renowned Sicilian instrument maker and musician Sebastiano Calì, this harpsichord reveals a beautifully balanced and characterful sound – true to its historical roots, yet perfectly suited for modern production environments.
Synchron Harpsichord (Blanchet) is currently available at introductory prices of $77 USD (regular $111 USD) for the Standard Library and $111 USD (regular $156 USD) for the Full Library.
Additionally, VSL has updated its free Synchron Piano Player to include a MIDI recorder and player (stand-alone mode), MIDI demos by composers such as Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, and Schumann (also available in plug-in mode), velocity curve presets for a wide range of keyboard controllers, the option to lock a user’s preferred pedal noise volume per piano, and more improvements.
To mark the occasion, all of the company’s Synchron and Studio Pianos are available at discounts of up to 45% at the VSL store and from distributors such as Best Service. The offer expires May 4th, 2026.
