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Behind the Reeds – Episode 6 – Interview Sandrine Lait

Steuer Team — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:07:18 +0000

As a Specialist in the final stages of reed production at Steuer, my primary focus is on the crucial final steps in the manufacturing process. This includes measuring the strength of the reeds, engraving them, ensuring they are properly protected, and placing them in their boxes.

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Behind the Reeds – Episode 5 – Interview Thierry Maison

Steuer Team — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:55:14 +0000

As a Professional Musician and Musician Adviser at Steuer, my main responsibility is to test some samples before launching the beveling process. I ensure that the reeds exhibit the desired tonal properties and have the correct strength. Additionally, I also have the opportunity to represent Steuer and interact with musicians at various events and exhibitions.

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Behind the Reeds – Episode 4 – Interview Marc Charpentier

Steuer Team — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:42:58 +0000

The Exclusive is cut from the core of a thick reed cane and has the particularity of being cut exclusively in the direction of reed cane growth. With greater material density, it produces a warm sound, rich in harmonics. The Exclusive is intended for professional musicians. The qualities of the Exclusive are a great purity of sound and very good projection, precise staccato attack, flexibility in articulations, and an excellent response in all registers.

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Behind the Reeds – Episode 3 – Interview Manon Mancaux

Steuer Team — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:29:00 +0000

As a Tabling Specialist at Steuer, my main responsibility is to handle the crucial process of tabling the cane segments. Tabling involves using specialized equipment to flatten the inner part of the reed, which will be in contact with the mouthpiece. After the cane segments have been prepared by our skilled team, it's my role to ensure that each segment undergoes precise tabling. This process requires using a machine with three different-sized sanding discs to achieve the desired levels of flatness and smoothness. The tabling operation is critical, as it directly influences the sound quality of the reed.

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Behind the Reeds – Episode 2 – Interview Noémie Dubois

Steuer Team — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:14:00 +0000

At Steuer, I'm in charge of splitting tubes and sawing cane segments. These are the initial stages of reed production. I use cane tubes already selected by diameter according to the instrument.

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Behind the Reeds – Episode 1 – Interview Alexandre Donati

Steuer Team — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:25:00 +0000

As a Specialist in the early stages of cane tube production, my main responsibility lies in transforming cane stems into high-quality tubes.

I meticulously inspect the canes for straightness, remove any irregularity, and carefully examine their color.

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