models



Vielles models photo daniel vantard Anost 2007
The models can have special settings: -capodastres (to change the tuning of the drones and trumpets) -adjusting device for ajusting each string pressure on the wheel -system for quick string choicing. Acoustic vielles Each instrument can be equipped with one or more microphones so as to render the atmosphere natural sound of the instrument. I propose 2 technical solutions: The first (for 300 to 500 €) is to insert one or two supercardioid microphones above the wheel. This is the best value for money and ease of management on stage. These microphones recreate the ambience sound close to the wheel with a very low risk of feedback. The choice of installing 2 microphones can modulate the balance between trumpet and drone, and you can create a stereo effect. ~ 800 € for a sensor with its dynamic Schertler preamp allows to restore the sound environment with great sound quality.			Electro-acoustic vielles For optimum quality, installing micro Schertler in different bridges for 1200 to 2500 € (depending on options chosen) with 3 to 5 microphones. Electric vielles Vielle is designed to play amplified with 3 to 4 sensors (Schertler Stat, or piezo) integrated in the bridges. Easier to carry, it also have reduction noise of keyboards and a better differentiation of the ways. Played acoustic is very discreet, it is possible to practice in an apartment at any hour.

The design of this instrument is inspired by traditionnal african cithar-harps.
Exists with 10 strings (2 octaves pentatonic) or 14 strings (2 octaves diatonic).

Chifonie actuelle 5 strings 3 melodics	Small instruments easy and discreet to practice for hours in an apartment.
modèle Etude with oblique keyboard (more info) 6 strings 3 melodics
Elec 8 or 10 strings 4 or 6 melodics 4 sensors more details	Electric version of Ovoid, Elec has no sounding board and is therefore more economical. With its flat keyboard makes the game stand. Ovoid and as Hermeline, it has sliding capos Elec compact, more economical, with oblique keyboard under which 3 drones and sliding capos are grouped	6 melodics
		4 melodics
Elec compact (for end 2012)
Hermeline 8 strings 4 melodics voir pour plus de détails	a creation of a modern instrument which looks like an historic one	Alto model
Ovoïde 4 or 6 melodics	Variable geometry model, which assumes the full range from 4 to 8 melodic strings
Ovoïde Expert 6 or 8 melodics
Ovoïde Compact
Historical instruments
Chifonie médiévale diatonic, 2 melodics, 1 drone	Medieval synfony reconstitued with 13th and 14th iconography. Its flat keyboard is more expressive and makes it an economic instrument
Belvoir diatonic, 2 melodics, 1 drone	Reconstitued from the iconography of the manuscript of Belvoir Castle (13th). Small organistrum 2 feet only ideal to accompany medieval singing
Mersenne clavier chromatique, 2 cordes mélodiques	This model inspired by "Universal Harmony" Mersenne in 1627, is characterized by a very simple concept. Available in 2 models with 2 or 4 drones
Vielle trilobée 3 melodics diatonic or chromatic	Reconstituted according to the iconography of the 15th and 17th centuries. Iconic of village in Flanders fests, and street musicians painted by Georges de la Tour