WEIRD GEAR: ELTA SOLAR 42N

video upload by ANDREW HUANG

Chapters
0:00 Meet the SOLAR 42N!
0:56 Overview & drones
2:37 FX cards
3:59 Touch keyboard
4:40 Contact mic & modular synthesis
5:45 Touch plate magic
6:11 Arpeggiator
7:53 Pressure control
8:27 Filter & distortion
9:21 Sequencer
10:12 Bonus sequencer!
10:34 LFOs & joystick
11:21 New album & sample pack

Syntrx 2 - Voltage Lab 2 - Solar 42, Detailed Discussion with Demos

video upload by Noel Sharp

"The Erica Synths Syntrx II, Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2, and Elta Music Solar 42N are being compared and contrasted. Watch and learn if one or more of these incredible analog synthesizers is right for you."

00:00 Intro
1:47 Solar 42 Overview
9:39 Solar 42 Demo 1
11:25 Solar 42 Demo 2
13:27 Syntrx 2 Overview
20:21 Syntrx Demos
21:34 Voltage Lab 2 Overview
23:35 Voltage Lab Demo 1
27:27 Voltage Lab Demo 2
31:28 Voltage Lab Demo 3
34:22 Final Thoughts and Alternatives

Elta Music Solar 42F Ambient Machine Drone Synthesizer (Black)

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Elta Music Polivoks-8 | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"ELTA Music expands the Polivoks legacy with the Polivoks-8, an eight-voice analog synthesizer inspired by the original Soviet design. Featuring dual oscillators per voice, multimode filtering, and extensive modulation options, it brings the distinctive character of the classic instrument into a modern polyphonic format."

ELTA music - POLIVOKS 8 | SUPERBOOTH 26

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Previously: ELTA Music POLYVOX 8 Incoming

Elta Music Solar 42F (Drone / Ambient Machine) w/ Original Box & Cards

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"The Elta Music Solar 42F is a specialized, all-metal analog ambient drone machine designed for experimental soundscapes, film scoring, and live performances. As an improved successor to the Solar 50, it features 8 voices (6 drone, 2 melodic), dual Polyvoks filters, a 5-step sequencer, a joystick, and light sensors. It is designed for creating complex, microtonal soundscapes and atmospheric textures.

This particular unit has been gently used and includes it's original box, power supply assortment of cartridges as shown."

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MEDITATIONS ON DEATH | Solar 42F, Vongon Replay, Intellijel Swells & Jellymix, Fieldtone Weaver

video upload by Jay Hosking

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A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware, with the 42F at the centre.

00:00 - Childhood and adolescence
04:10 - Adulthood
08:42 - Senescence

This is perhaps the first of a number of longer-form performances focused on some existential themes. I thought perhaps I might use the Solar 42F for all of them; I may still, but I also don't want to limit myself with any arbitrary rules, so we'll see.

Thanks for listening.

Elta Solar 42F - arp, sirens, drone chords
Vongon Replay - melody/lead synth
Fieldtone Weaver - sample weirdness 1
Qu-Bit Stardust - sample weirdness 2
Intellijel Swells - reverb on everything
Intellijel Jellymix - mixer

Performed and recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Elta Music Solar 42F Ambient Machine Drone Synthesizer (White)

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SOLAR 42N x HAPAX - Space Industrial Performance (w/ Breakdown) #berlinschool

video upload by Catenation aka Dissonant Witchcraft

"In this jam, the Squarp Hapax drives the Solar 42N into drones, rhythms, and cosmic textures. At the end of the video, you’ll find a breakdown of how the jam was made — including the sequencing approach on the Hapax, how the Solar 42N was patched, and the role of the Soft Memo.

If you enjoy experimental hardware jams, industrial electronics, and deep analog textures, this one is for you."

Sounds and Samples: https://dissonantwitchcraft.com/
My music: https://catenation.bandcamp.com/

00:00 Space Industrial Music
01:56 Into the Orbit
06:20 Breakdown


Public Domain Footage by NASA

New Gear 1st Stream ELTA MUSIC Solar 42f from Zero to?

video upload by James Dyson

"New Gear 1st Stream ELTA MUSIC Solar 42f from Zero to?
From scratch lets see where it takes us.
All sounds/fx from Solar 42f"

Jam w/Elta Music PF3

video upload by Fergus Furlong

Analog Rytm MK2
Melbourne Instruments Nina
Erica Synths Echolocator
Elta Music PF3
OTO Bim
OTO Boum
OXI One MK2

Elta Music Solar 42F (Black) Ambient Drone SYNTHESIZER

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"The Elta Music Solar 42F (Black) Ambient Drone Synthesizer is a desktop synthesizer designed for musicians and producers looking to create unique and atmospheric sounds. With its sleek black design and advanced features, this model allows users to explore a wide range of ambient drone synthesis capabilities. The Solar 42F is perfect for creating intricate soundscapes and textures, making it a versatile tool for any music project or performance."

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Elta Music Solar 42F Ambient Machine Drone Synthesizer (White)

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Leploop + Solar 42f + Wave Bard: Jamuary Junction Function

video upload by InfinD

"Leploop does the driving. The Solar 42f VCO's fill out the rhythm, both arpeggiating from the split keyboard. 'Metalicized' by the Digital FX card, modulated by sample & hold. Wave Bard on vocals, delay from the Korg NTS-1 MKii.

Recorded live on the Zoom L6, audio normalized in Audacity.

Vintage Infindibulum on Bandcamp:"

Leploop + Solar 42f: A Jamuary Joining

video upload by InfinD

"Surely somebody must have hooked a Leploop up to a Solar 42f, but I haven't seen it, so here we go. Random clock divisions from the Moffenzeef Pocket Clock It, Delay provided by the Korg NTS-1.

Recorded live on the Zoom L6, audio normalized in Audacity.

Vintage Infindibulum on Bandcamp:
https://thisco.bandcamp.com/"

Elta Music Solar 42F Ambient Machine Drone Synthesizer (Pink)

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From Metal to Space: SOLAR 42N | Synthesizer Manufacturing

video upload by ELTA music

"Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the SOLAR 42N synthesizer from ELTA MUSIC comes to life! This video reveals the full production journey—from raw materials to a fully assembled instrument.

You’ll see:
• Body manufacturing – precise machining and preparation of the main chassis
• Laser cutting – high-accuracy panel production
• Painting process – multi-stage coating for durability and a signature look
• SMD assembly – automated placement of tiny components
• Hand soldering – performed by skilled NA technicians for all through-hole components
• Testing & calibration – ensuring every unit meets ELTA MUSIC’s standards
• Final assembly – bringing all elements together into the SOLAR 42N

Enjoy an inside view of craftsmanship, technology, and passion merging to create a unique synthesizer."

ELTA Music POLYVOX 8 Incoming

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"The prototype is already in development. An 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with presets, MPE, and many other features. More details to come. Stay tuned. #polivoks #polyvox #synth #synths #synthesizers #synthesizer #eltamusic #analogsynth"

Bristronica 25 - Elta Music - TSC 12

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"At Machina Bristronica 2025, we talk with Sergei from ELTA Music about their new Eurorack keyboard module — a standalone version of the Solar 42’s keyboard."

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Elta Music Solar 42 Ambient Machine Drone Synthesizer (White)

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