Software windows were keeping the love alive with solina v, our physical model of the classic arp eminent solina string machine. The sounds it incorporates are violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello and contrabass. It was derived from the string section of eminents 310u organ, and sold commercially as the eminent solina string ensemble. There may even be a replacement for this transistor in a bag stapled inside the chassis somewhere which would be nice because it is an obsolete part. Its a 4part orchestral synthesizer with 4 sections. Solinav string ensemble entry reaktor user library. Thanks again to mark smart for his wonderful arp omni chorusensemble and to hertz sm for his flat knobs.
Mar 21, 2016 arp solina string ensemble peiv many feel that arp perfected the string synthesizer with its solina, which sounds just as sexy as it looks. String ensemble effect is sometimes bypassed to show the dry sound. These 4 tone color families can be played individually or two can be simultaneously played. But thats a bit unwieldy, so this manual will gradually transition from the name arp string ensemble to solina to give credit where credit is due. Those classic strings that smoothed their way through decades of albums from the likes of the eagles, pink floyd, joy division and tangerine dream. Fully polyphonic with 4 presets and 2 monophonic bass presets. The arp string ensemble, also known as the solina string ensemble, is a fully polyphonic multiorchestral arp instruments synthesizer with a 49key keyboard, produced by solina from 1974 to 1981. The arp and eminent versions of the solina were exactly the same all the way through. I would like to get this instrument but the only version that i found has mono out. Mar 16, 2009 the arp string ensemble, produced by solina a.
The software is protected by the arturia software center. The arp string ensemble, also known as the solina string ensemble, is a fully polyphonic multiorchestral synthesizer with a 49key keyboard, produced by. The solina string synthesizer, also erroneously known as the arp solina string synthesizer or sometimes the arp string synthesizer, is a combination of a string synthesizer and synthesizer. The keyboard uses organ style dividedown technology to make it polyphonic. Eminent found their way to the usa via legendary synth makers arp, who rebadged the eminent solina as the arp string ensemble. For those who are not dangerously close to collecting social security, the song was more recently used in the original 1992 waynes world movie in the scene where wayne mike myers first lays eyes on cassandra tia carrera.
Arp string ensemble wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Best known for its line of synthesizers that emerged in the early 1970s, arp closed its doors in 1981 due to financial difficulties. It was built in bodegraven, netherlands by eminent b. It is a hybrid model which combined both the solina string ensemble string synthesizer and the arp explorer monophonic synthesizer. At the same time other companies like crumar, logan, roland, oberheim and korg also released string machines following the same architecture combining organstyle dividedown oscillators with an ensemble effect. Strings and things solina v is perfect for that string wash in your nu disco tracks or as a phase shifted pad in your old school electronic music track. The only thing to remember is to change the snapshots from the ensemble section. Its analog violin, viola, cello, contra bass, trumpet and horn sounds have a sound that creates rich retro sounding orchestral ensembles, especially with its. Solina redux by sonivox arp solina string ensemble vst. The solina stringensemble is identical with the arp stringensemble.
Many manufacturers tried to copy it logan string melody, elka rhapsody, crumar multiman, farfisa string orchestra, jen string machine, siel orchestra, just to. And of course thanks to eminent solina for creating such a wonderful machine. And of course thanks to eminentsolina for creating such a wonderful machine. Only about 100 were made, so they are very hard to find. Unlike many string synthesizers from the time, its variety of orchestral timbres all sound great, from the violin to the trumpet to the contrabass. There is also the excellent selena from benoit serrano.
Arp solina string ensemble service manual download. Arp solina is a multiorchestral machine with violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello and contrabass. No strings attached were keeping the love alive with solina v, our physical model of the classic arp eminent solina string machine. All of the original parameters of the arpeminent solina string ensemble. Solina v, solina v plugin, buy solina v, download solina v. Esline is a vintage arp solina string ensemble emulation. Arp solina string ensemble seiv keyboard synthesizer reverb. The arp solina was the preeminent string ensemble in the 1970s, made famous by the eagles, elton john, pink floyd, the cure, joy division, tangerine dream, new order and many others. Mar 24, 2016 the solina stringensemble is identical with the arp stringensemble. Arp solina string ensemble peiv many feel that arp perfected the string synthesizer with its solina, which sounds just as sexy as it looks. Arp had been experimenting with string machine designs but then cut a deal to license and sell the solina as an arp product. Sonivox blend arp solina strings with analog synthesis and. It will be meticulously refurbished prior to sale so that its working like new and will hopefully outlast any other you might find.
This is an emulation of the arp solina string ensemble. Arp solina string ensemble model seiv arp encyclotronic. Enhancing a bell sound 740 kb mp3 i think the effect is interesting for. The unit functions normally, records exceptionally well, and was used in a wellknown artists smokefree studio. I am trying to recreate the sound of old string synths like the arp solina or elka rhapsody on my novation kstation but i just cant do it. Unlike many string synthesizers from the time, its variety of orchestral timbres all sound. It was distributed in the united states by arp instruments from 1974 to 1981. The solina, made originally by eminent and rebranded for arp, defined a class of. The string synthesizer pictured above is painted white, but they originally have a standard wood case like the ensemble models. Strings and things solina v is perfect for that string wash in your nu disco tracks or as a phase shifted. Sonivox introduces solina redux arp solina string ensemble. The controls are reasonably basic, there is a bass section which can select a pair of waveforms and a volume, and a strings section that can select 4 waveforms.
Solina string ensemble which was later rebranded as arp string ensemble for the us market. Sonivox has launched solina redux, an arp solina string ensemble emulation. The solina string synthesizer is the rare brother of the string ensemble. We have another already refurbished unit that was painted black thats available. The contrabass and cello selectors can be used to turn on a 16 or 8 monophonic bass, which is triggered by the lowest of the keys one presses. Software arturia solina v comprar en pc midi center.
Before polyphonic synthesizers, there were the string machines. I think these machines make great additions to any studio and excel at doubling parts or creating thick pads. The solina string ensemble, like a few other arp products, is not actually an arp invention. Arp solina string synthesizer vintage synth explorer. Vox humana sound modeled after the original 1978 bob moogs polysynth.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. I heard theres a similar page in progress with a mouser shopping cart from another us triple chorus builder. The arp quartet is identical to the italian made siel orchestra. The sounds it incorporates are violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello. The solina was created by the dutch company eminent in 1974. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Any musicloving baby boomer will remember hearing the sweet sound of the arp string ensemble on the 1975 gary wright hit, dream weaver.
Sonivox blend arp solina strings with analog synthesis and a. Asc is the central software that elegantly manages all your arturia software licenses. The unit in the photos was sold but we have another available. I dont have a schematic handy to reference for the part number but it is pretty easy to identify. The solina string ensemble, also marketed as the arp string ensemble, is a fully polyphonic multiorchestral synthesizer with a 49key keyboard, produced by eminent bv known for their solina brand. The solina v from arturia is a virtual instrument that faithfully models the classic arpeminent solina string ensemble. Unlike the first string synths, which had monophonic envelope shapers, the roland rs202 offered separate envelope articulation for each note. Sheet 1 sheet 2 sheet 3 sheet 4 sheet 5 sheet 6 sheet 7 sheet 8 should there be a problem, you could also try. Arp solina string ensemble service manual free download.
Vox humana sound modeled after the original 1978 bob moogs polysynth classic paraphonic operation as well as selectable polyphonic mode 1978 bob moogs polysynth resonator section on upper section. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. String machine features a excellent keyboard pratt read to 4 octaves. The omni ii was the improved successor of the omni i, which itself was the. Nov 28, 2010 a gforcesoftwaretv feature on the classic solina string ensemble. The amplitude was shaped using a simple, twostage envelope labelled crescendo attack and sustain release. Designed for users who want to hot rod an arp solina string ensemble, sonivoxs solina redux virtual instrument.
The renowned ensemble effect was carefully modeled and is a thing of beauty that. The sounds it incorporates are violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello, and contrabass. The arp omni 2 was built from 1977 to 1981 by the company arp, which got famous with the odyssey and their semimodular synths. In this video i repair and rebuild the power supply of a broken arp string ensemble. Two mono outputs one hi and lo, it is only the arp model the one with the red leds behind the buttons to be equipped with a stereo output jack as well as the cv gate.
View and download arp solina string operation manual online. The renowned ensemble effect was carefully modeled and is a thing of beauty that cannot be found in any of the samplebased string machines. The solina, made originally by eminent and rebranded for arp, defined a class of sounds that are still as in demand today as ever. A threechannel bucket brigade chorus unit transformed the sound into a rich ensemble effect. Thanks again to mark smart for his wonderful arp omni chorus ensemble and to hertz sm for his flat knobs. Arturia solina v virtual instrument download 210517. These sounds can be engaged via individual onoff switches, allowing for a variety of ensemble configurations.
Arp bought, relabeled and sold it as the quartet without changing it much. The modeling process of the solina mk1 started with making sure that the violin, viola, cello, horn and trumpet sounds were as rich and warm as the original, along with the renowned ensemble effect. A gforcesoftwaretv feature on the classic solina string ensemble. Eminent nv from 1974 to 1981, is a fully polyphonic multiorchestral synthesizer with a 49key keyboard the sounds it offers are violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello and contrabass. There is newer version with stereo out huge plus for ensemble effect but the rumour is that it sounds weaker than older mono versions. How do i recreate the sound of those old string synths. The solina used electronic organ technology to generate sawtooth waveforms for each key. The solina string ensemble is often thought of as the string machine of the late 1970s disco era. I think these machines make great additions to any studio and excel at doubling. Arp bought the rights to rebrand the solina for the us market as. The string synthesizer is basically a combination of the string ensemble and the arp explorer 1. This was pretty brilliant at a time when saving an opamp stage in a circuit. Mar 24, 2016 the solina string ensemble is identical with the arp string ensemble. Sonivox have taken all of that and put it into software form.
Arp solina string ensemble peiv 1974 sound doctorin. And then theres that ensemble chorus effect which adds a sense of movement and wobble. The two sections overlap for one octave, the lowest octave on the gui. Two mono outputs one hi and lo, it is only the arp model the one with the red leds behind the buttons to be. Its a multiorchestral machine with violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello and contrabass sounds.
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