ARP String Ensemble
| Solina String Ensemble | |
|---|---|
 ARP badged Solina String Ensemble | |
| Manufacturer | Eminent BV |
| Dates | 1974–1981 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Full |
| Timbrality | Six tones: violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello, contrabass |
| Oscillator | Sub-octave divider network |
| LFO | Two |
| Synthesis type | Analog Subtractive |
| Filter | None |
| Attenuator | AR |
| Storage memory | None |
| Effects | Chorus |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 49 keys |
| Left-hand control | None |
| External control | Gate out |
The Solina String Ensemble, also marketed as the ARP String Ensemble, is a fully
chorus effect
gives the instrument its distinctive sound.
Technology
The core technology is based on the string ensemble section of the
chorus effect utilizes bucket-brigade devices (BBDs) controlled by two LFOs
to create the characteristic vibrato.
Four versions have been released:[2]
- SE-I: Mono Output with a permanent chorus effect
- SE-II: Mono Output with an ON/OFF switch for the chorus effect
- SE-III: Stereo Outputs with a redesigned chorus effect
- SE-IV: Stereo Outputs with LEDs added on the front panel
Notable users
The Solina String Ensemble was extensively used by
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", and Rick James in "Mary Jane
".
In 1975,
Grupo Yndio had used a Solina in their Spanish-language cover of Leo Sayer
's hit "When I Need You" ("Me Haces Falta").David Stone 1977 Rainbow live in Munich.
German Band 1976 - Birth Control -Backdoor Possibilities
Recreations
Various virtual plugins and VSTs of the Solina String Ensemble exists, such the Solina V by Arturia. Behringer has released an analog hardware clone.[3]
Gallery
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"String Ensemble" section of Eminent 310 Theatre organ -
Solina String Ensemble, the original version of String Ensemble, derived from Eminent organ -
Improvisation with a MC-303, a MicroKorg, a Solina String Ensemble mk1 and a Telecaster electric guitar
See also
References
- ^ Reid, Gordon (May 2007). "Eminent 310 String Synthesizer". Sound on Sound.
- ^ "ARP Solina String Ensemble". August 2012.
- ^ "Behringer Ships Solina String Synth".
Further reading
- "ARP Solina String Ensemble". Future Music. No. 58. OCLC 1032779031.
External links
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