Introduction

Welcome to the Sordina User Guide.

Sordina is an audio effect plugin that emulates the sound of muted brass, string, and saxophone instruments. It includes over 260 mute models, covering both traditional orchestral mutes and extended playing techniques.

While many users will choose mute models that correspond to the source instrument, this is not a requirement. Any mute model can be applied to any audio signal, making Sordina equally useful as a sound design tool. Applying brass mutes to strings, string techniques to brass, or processing synthesizers and sound effects can often produce interesting and unexpected results.

This guide explains how to install the plugin, use the interface, and get the most from the plugin.