The Only Thing Left - Solar 42

video upload by Uncle Tony

"A rainy day jam on the Solar 42"

♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (79)

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"This jam is a little weird. My phone was on low battery which made the video slightly glitchy. I was a bit distracted during this recording so it's maybe a bit more boring than usual. There is also a couple mysterious audio drop outs near the end of the video. I didn't notice these prior to uploading so it's possible something went wrong when combining the audio and video files or something.

5U Modular (Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Clavia Nord Wave
Cherry Audio Voltage Modular (software modular)
cre8audio East Beast
Elta Music PF-3 Stereo Multimode Filter (Formanta Polivoks chips)
Erica Synths Syntrx II
Landscape Noon
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly (x2)
Make Noise 0-ctrl (analog sequencer/touch keyboard)
Moog Source
Roland TR-55
Simmons SDS-V
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk11
Yamaha CS-15 (with UAD Bermuda Triangle distortion plugin)"

Solar 42 anti-GAS therapy 💸

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"I created this song, that I named 'Drune', as a form of anti-GAS therapy with the respect to the Solar 42, where I set out to create an ambient piece with some form of drone bass together with a layer that used a 5-step sequence (the same number of steps that the Solar 42 sequencer has). I'm pleasantly surprised with how far I could get with the gear I already own.

I play the Expressive E Osmose live (using the factory patch called 'Stellaris') and send it to the Analog Four mkII where I add some reverb. The white noise and bass comes from a single, monophonic patch on the Analog Four mkII, where I play sustained drone notes utilizing all four voices. Everything then gets sent to the Syntakt where the additional elements are added, using a single pattern, before heading to the Analog Heat +FX for mastering. What you hear is recorded directly from the latter."

First Jams with the Solar 42

video uploads by Uncle Tony

"Second shot at making something with the Solar 42. This thing has incredible range. Wild noise and beautiful sounds. Here's one on the beautiful end."

1. Swell - Solar 42

Love that there's a 5-step sequence on this. Love anything in 5. I found this neat quirk of the Solar 42 where if you touch the nut that secures some of the patch points with a cable that's already plugged in, it causes the pitch on all the oscillators to detune together in this really nice way. Super cool.

2. Solar 42 - Grasslands

Here's one that's more laid back, peaceful and expansive. Love the white noise generators on this thing. The loop and hold functionality on voices 4 and 5 are really handy, too. I used those to make the repeating siren noises about halfway through.

3. Scamper - Solar 42

Here's something a little hectic and dissonant. Still learning to mix and balance the all the voices together.

4. Solar 42 Improv In G

Second shot at making something with the Solar 42. This thing has incredible range. Wild noise and beautiful sounds. Here's one on the beautiful end.

5. First Jam with the Solar 42

Getting to know the Solar 42 from @ELTAmusic. This thing is amazing. Looking forward to getting a better handle on it.

SOLAR 42 sound demo part 3

video upload by ELTA music

SOLAR 42 sound demos

00:03 DUNE 2 - «A time of quiet between the storms». Sketch
02:27 «FM DRONE»
04:02 «Shamanic voice»
05:42 «Quantum VJ»
08:08 «Desert» - Flamenco scale, drone voice 1 and Resonance reverb
11:05 Synthex-1 cartridge.
11:55 Sequence, bass and Infinity cartridge - program 2
14:09 Envelope follower filter bass
15:45 Ionian scale. Sketch

The new batch will be available in May-July. If you agree to wait about 3-4 months you can pay for the pre-order right away. The quantity is also limited."

Dune 2 SOLAR 42 improvisation

video upload by ELTA music

SOLAR 42 firmware ver.2

video upload by ELTA music

"New firmware fixed bugs and added some settings.
The sensor plates will now work steadily.

There are 3 new pages in the calibration settings:
- TOUCH THRESHOLD sets the value below which a plate will be interpreted as pressed.
- RELEASE THRESHOLD sets the value above which a plate will be interpreted as unpressed.
- KEYBOARD DIAGNOSIS visualises the state and unprocessed pressure level of each plate.

ATTENTION!
Only for devices with serial number 001 to 206

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m2cO..."

Elta Solar 42 Ambient Sync with Pro 3 and TR-8S

video upload by Creative Spiral

"First experimentation with Elta Solar 42, with sync to the TR-8S drum machine, and noodling around on the Sequential Pro 3."

Behind the scenes of SOLAR 42

video upload by ELTA music

Video editing - Stanislav Kovalevich
Music - Benn Jordan
https://www.eltamusic.com

Short live impro with Solar-42, Pulsar-23 and Ornament-8

video upload by Napotronix

"The Elta Music Solar-42 came in last Friday so had to take it for a spin :) Here it's hooked up to the Soma Synths Pulsar-23, Soma Laboratory Ornament-8 and with some external delay from the Erica Synths Zen Delay. All amazing devices!"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - DRONING INFINITE SOUNDS VARIATIONS - ELTA MUSIC

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Finalmente mettiamo le mani, le orecchie e gli occhi sui prodotti @ELTAmusic, mani e orecchie sul nuovissimo #solar42 e occhi sui laser che per 2 giorni hanno arredato gli spazi del Soundmit 2023, per la prima volta in Italia, i Lettoni di Elta Music hanno catalizzato l'attenzione degli amanti dell'ambient-drone!

LINKS
ELTA MUSIC su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/elt...
ELTA MUSIC Website: https://www.eltamusic.com/

Finally, we get our hands, ears, and eyes on the @ELTAmusic products, hands and ears on the brand-new #solar42, and eyes on the lasers that have adorned the spaces of Soundmit 2023 for 2 days. For the first time in Italy, the Latvians from Elta Music have captured the attention of ambient-drone enthusiasts!

Enfin, nous mettons nos mains, nos oreilles et nos yeux sur les produits @ELTAmusic, les mains et les oreilles sur le tout nouveau #solar42, et les yeux sur les lasers qui ont décoré les espaces du Soundmit 2023 pendant 2 jours. Pour la première fois en Italie, les Lettons d'Elta Music ont captivé l'attention des amateurs d'ambient-drone !

Finalmente ponemos nuestras manos, oídos y ojos en los productos de @ELTAmusic, manos y oídos en el nuevo #solar42 y ojos en los láseres que han decorado los espacios del Soundmit 2023 durante 2 días. Por primera vez en Italia, los letones de Elta Music han captado la atención de los amantes del ambient-drone.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #eltamusic #dronemusic #modularsynth #torino"

Elta PF-3 Stereo Multi-mode Filter (Formanta Polivoks Filters)

video upload by Bata

"Picked up this stereo filter from Elta Music based on the chip used in the Formanta Polivoks. These filters are capable of sounding very nasty on certain settings."

Elta Music PM-02 Polivoks-M

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You can find a demo of the Elta Music PM-02 Polivoks-M here.

"46 HP Eurorack Module w/ original box and documentation. Includes power supply ribbon cable.

Full synth voice with classic Polivoks circuits
Variable-shape LFO with two simultaneous outputs
Classic, snarling Polivoks filter with BP and LP modes
ADSR envelope with optional looping mode
Full modular integration with CV inputs for pitch, cutoff, VCA, and PWM
Direct LFO, VCO, Suboscillator, Envelope, Noise, and Master audio outputs
Designed in collaboration with Vladimir Kuzmin, developer of the original Polivoks"

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SOLAR 42 sound demo part. 2

video upload by ELTA music

"Price 1700 euros + cartridge pack 100 euros
Pre-orders shipping at the end of October- November.
On sale in December 2023.
Pre-order at sales@eltamusic.com

SOLAR 42 is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. No midi, no presets.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's «Harmonium» instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.
The SOLAR 42 does not look like a classic synthesiser, which may confuse the user as it looks very complicated. In fact, it is easy to use. It has 8 voices as separate blocks, a mixer with pan and double effector, and various CV blocks.
FEATURES
Two volt octave morphing VCO voices
Multifunctional touch sensitive keypad controller.
Six drone voices with separate push-button keypad
Two white noise generators,
Two S&H generators
Five LFO generators,
5 step sequencer,
CV Joystick
Preamp for contact mic + envelope follower
Stereo mixer with panoramic left and right channels
Dual POLIVOKS filter
Dual cartridge effector combiner with CV control. Now you can load a different effect on each channel.
Stereo audio output. Dry audio outputs volt octave voices. External audio input.

POWER SUPPLY DC 12V 1A…2A
WEIGHT 5,4 KG (11,9 lb)
SIZE length 49,5 cm x depth 32 cm x height 2,9 cm (5,6 cm height including potentiometer knobs)
SOLAR SET - SOLAR 42, infinity cartridge, DC 12V2A power supply, user manual, 5 minijack patches, sticker pack."

SOLAR 42 sound demo part 1

video upload by ELTA music

"Special pre-order price until the end of September 1500 euros + Cartridge pack 12 pieces 100 euros
Pre-orders shipping at the end of October. On sale in November 2023. At a price of 1700-1800 euros. Pre-order at sales@eltamusic.com

SOLAR 42 is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. No midi, no presets.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's «Harmonium» instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.
The SOLAR 42 does not look like a classic synthesiser, which may confuse the user as it looks very complicated. In fact, it is easy to use. It has 8 voices as separate blocks, a mixer with pan and double effector, and various CV blocks.
FEATURES
Two volt octave morphing VCO voices
Multifunctional touch sensitive keypad controller.
Six drone voices with separate push-button keypad
Two white noise generators,
Two S&H generators
Five LFO generators,
5 step sequencer,
CV Joystick
Preamp for contact mic + envelope follower
Stereo mixer with panoramic left and right channels
Dual POLIVOKS filter
Dual cartridge effector combiner with CV control. Now you can load a different effect on each channel.
Stereo audio output. Dry audio outputs volt octave voices. External audio input.

POWER SUPPLY DC 12V 1A…2A
WEIGHT 5,4 KG (11,9 lb)
SIZE length 49,5 cm x depth 32 cm x height 2,9 cm (5,6 cm height including potentiometer knobs)
SOLAR SET - SOLAR 42, infinity cartridge, DC 12V2A power supply, user manual, 5 minijack patches, sticker pack.

https://www.eltamusic.com"

SOLAR 42 | AMBIENT SYNTH MACHINE

video upload by ELTA music

"SOLAR 42 is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. No midi, no presets.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's «Harmonium» instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.
The SOLAR 42 does not look like a classic synthesiser, which may confuse the user as it looks very complicated. In fact, it is easy to use. It has 8 voices as separate blocks, a mixer with pan and double effector, and various CV blocks.

FEATURES
Two volt octave morphing VCO voices
Multifunctional touch sensitive keypad controller.
Six drone voices with separate push-button keypad
Two white noise generators,
Two S&H generators
Five LFO generators,
5 step sequencer,
CV Joystick
Preamp for contact mic + envelope follower
Stereo mixer with panoramic left and right channels
Dual POLIVOKS filter
Dual cartridge effector combiner with CV control. Now you can load a different effect on each channel.
Stereo audio output. Dry audio outputs volt octave voices. External audio input.

POWER SUPPLY DC 12V 1A…2A
WEIGHT 5,4 KG (11,9 lb)
SIZE length 49,5 cm x depth 32 cm x height 2,9 cm (5,6 cm height including potentiometer knobs)
SOLAR SET - SOLAR 42, infinity cartridge, DC 12V2A power supply, user manual, 5 minijack patches, sticker pack.

The music is recorded in one take and one track. Without any processing and external effects.

Pre-order at sales@eltamusic.com
https://www.eltamusic.com"

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ELTA Music POLIVOKS mini

video upload by SyntheticMachines

"a small demo made with the Polivoks mini desktop synth
As always a multitrack recording with some fx."

Elta Music Solar 42 Drone Synth Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Solar 42 - Beautiful Ambient Drone Machine

video upload by sonicstate

"Elta Music's latest update to their Solar machine (we reviewed the Solar 50 some time back)"

Superbooth 2023: Elta Music - Solar 42 - Microtonal Ambient Drone Machine

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2023, we spoke to Szabo from Elta Music about Solar 42. This ambient drone machine consists of six drone voices with two added VCOs. The Solar 42 comes with a brand new touch-responsive keyboard with built-in arpeggiator, portamento, vibrato, and quantizers that can be disabled to edge the synth into the microtonal world. The mixer has gain potentiometers for all the voices and the voices can be freely panned from left to right. The Solar 42 also includes a stereo VCF, stereo effect processor, and different algorithms including reverb and delay. The solar synth is semi-modular, has voltage inputs, and no presets. The solar synth is expected to be in production this summer, and its retail price is estimated at $1500.

The Solar 42 is expected to be available in stores from May onwards."