Tutorial | SOLAR 42F

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00:00 INTRO
00:10 Description
00:45 The main thing when switching on the device
01:25 Structure
02:07 DRONE VOICES | Description
02:16 DRONE VOICES | 1,2,4,5
03:50 DRONE VOICES | Foto sensors
05:49 DRONE VOICES | Effect of lighting on SOLAR sensors
06:49 DRONE VOICES | VOLT knob and FM effect
08:25 DRONE VOICES | keyboard, gate, env and VCA
14:30 Drone voice 3, 6
19:08 Drone voice 3, 6 | White noise generator
20:25 Drone voice 3, 6 | Sample and Hold
21:03 Drone voice 3, 6 | Example of sounds
24:09 Drone voice 3, 6 | Example sounds of all Drone voices
25:11 VOLT octave VOICES VCO A and VCO B | Description
28:00 VOLT octave VOICES VCO A and VCO B | Voice connectors
28:20 VOLT octave VOICES VCO A and VCO B | FM
29:44 VOLT octave VOICES VCO A and VCO B | VCA and Envelope generator
30:59 VOLT octave VOICES VCO A and VCO B |Example sounds of VCO voices
32:59 Touch controller keyboard | Description
36:03 Touch controller keyboard | Functionality
36:39 Touch controller keyboard | Single mode
36:52 Touch controller keyboard | Twin mode
37:29 Touch controller keyboard | Split mode
38:14 Touch controller keyboard | Plate button editor
59:00 Mixing, processing, effector | Description
01:00:05 Mixing, processing, effector | Filter
01:00:58 Mixing, processing, effector | Distortion
01:01:46 Mixing, processing, effector | Effector
01:03:31 Mixing, processing, effector | Effector CV controle
01:05:45 Mixing, processing, effector | Loading Cartridges
01:09:15 CV Sources | LFOs
01:10:16 CV Sources | Joystick
01:11:49 CV Sources | 5 step sequencer
01:15:27 CV Sources | Preamp and envelope follower
01:16:35 CV Sources | Example of sounds external microphone and preamp
01:17:33 CV Sources | Contact mic
01:18:11 CV Sources | Envelope follower
01:21:28 OUTRO | Example of improvisation

"SOLAR 42f 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.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. 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."

SOLAR 42 | SOUND DEMO 5

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00:49 Sketch 1 «Sequenza 12»
00:49 Sketch 2 «Hopelessness»
00:49 Sketch 3 «Basilica»
00:49 Sketch 4 «Machines»
00:49 Sketch 5 «Cinematic»
00:49 Sketch 6 with Pulsar 23
00:49 Sketch 7 «Blade Runner»

"SOLAR 42f 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.
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."

Elta Music Solar 50 Ambient machine

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"Fascinating machine, with 50 tunable oscillators - nothing much like this had ever been produced before except in massive electronic music studios. Check out Look Mum No Computer's rundown on youtube [posted here]. It has an external PSU, included. Packing 9GBP to include a UK or Euro mains lead for the PSU."

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SOLAR FALL | SOLAR 42F

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"Improvisation at sunset in the mountains of Italy.
This improvisation was played without rehearsal, from the first take, after switching on the synthesiser.
SOLAR 42F 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.
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."

SOLAR 42 sound demo part. 2

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"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

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"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

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"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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"Return Trip Effect plays Elta music Solar 50, Korg Arp Osyssey FS and Trilobit Monolito.
2022. The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Drew.

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https://returntripeffect.bandcamp.com/"

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"SOLAR 50 consists of 10 voices, each voice has its own volume. All voices are divided into groups of 5 units for the right side and for the left side and mixed by the MAIN MIXER where the Knob 01-05 sets the volume of 5 left voices and the knob 06-10 sets the volume of 5 right voices. Also, there are external audio input and volume PIEZZO knobs on the MAIN MIXER. All audio signals go to a 12 dB analog filter from POLYVOX synthesizer, which is controlled by voltage. From the filter, audio signals enter the effector (with cartridges) which is controlled by CV as well - the same circuit is used in ELTA music CONSOLE pedal. Here, the BLEND knob sets the effect level. The VOLUME knob sets the overall volume WET OUT. To process a pure voice signal by external effects, there are DRY OUT L and DRY OUT R which are clean outputs for both groups of voices. When being used, these outputs are dropped out from the general mixer and no longer go to the filter and to the effector. Then you can return one of the processed channels to EXT AUDIO input so you can create stereo sounds. In this case the contact microphone inside the keyboard always goes to the filter and to the effector by default. It also controls the ENVELOPE follower / Gate detector, or you can choose to connect an external microphone, electro-musical instrument or guitar."

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Elta Music Solar 50 : The Enormous Ambient Machine with 50 Microtonal Oscillators

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"For more info and to grab one for yourself head to : https://bit.ly/3Ilv3QF

Every instrument that we take for granted was once born of a desire to create a sound and interact with the sonic universe in a new way. The Elta Music Solar 50 is an excellent example of a new perspective on familiar ideas, and today we're going to explore it with our pal Brian!

Visit our website at www.perfectcircuit.com

Are you in LA? Come by our Burbank showroom and play some synths : 2405 Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504"

Elta Music Solar 50 Black Model w/ FX Carts

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You can find demos of the Solar 50 in previous posts here. LMNC demo in the listing posted here.

"This is a rare synthesizer from Russia, newly created by Elta Music. It's designed to create huge ambient textures with 50! oscillators. This listing includes a complete set of the hard-to-find fx cartridges, which are worth several hundred dollars on their own."

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ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends

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"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as... website: http://manipulate.net This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances.

This marks #365...a year's worth of somewhat nightly noiz rituals for the adept Psychonaut.
The noiz will continue as always but this is a small goal achieved.

Late Night Noiz For Late Night Fiends has become a ritual of live noiz performances that finds similarities or parallels in Buddhist Sand Mandalas.

Every noiz generator is patched together with an accompanying designed video synthesis that seems to represent what I am hearing. Then...after the session...everything is turned off...most if not all patches are not saved and any analog settings are lost in the ether.

All that remains is the two track and it's accompanying visual abstraction.

Anyhow...the soundscape continues...more noiz!

HDSC

- noiz weapons on this performance -
Monome norns x3 all three running Cheat Codes 2
Elta Solar 50
Synthstrom Deluge
Sequential Pro-3
ISLA Instruments S2400
Meng Qi Squishable, Wing Pinger, Wingie
Zorx Ribbon Controller
Eowave Ribbon 2
Ciat-Lonbarde Sidrax Organ, Plumbutter 2
Elektron MonoMachine
Access Virus B
Jomox MBase11
Gotharman’s Little Deformer 3, Spazedrum
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Elta Music Solar-50 with full FX set

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"Rarish synth with 50 oscillators of pure fun. Under one year old. Almost like new and everything in the image is included, also including full set of 12 FX cards. One minor flaw is that one of the leds doesn't work, but the related oscillator works fine."

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ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends

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"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...​ website: http://manipulate.net​ This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances created during The Plague. #covid19​ #coronavirus​ #isolation​ #quarantine​ #spike​

Clip footage for feeding the Erogenous Tones Structure modules provided by: Syncpulse"

All controlled with:
Sequentix Cirklon and Gotharman's Little Deformer 3

List of noiz weapons:
Nava Extra 9
Synthstrom Deluge
SOMA Pulsar-23
Elta Music Solar 50
Technosaurus Microcon II
3x norns running scripts: Arcologies and two instances of Cheat Codes 2

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Video synthesis:
3x Erogenous Tones Structure (with video clips provided by: Syncpulse)
Ming Mecca World Core
LZX Bit Vision
Critter & Guitari Videoscope, Rhythmscope and Eyesy
VR-3EX
V-4EX

more noiz!

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SPIKE the Percussionist

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CoRE - Constructs of Ritual Evolution
Fiddle Witch & the Demons of Doom
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"Another unusual instrument from our friends in the East comes in the form of the Elta Music Solar-50 - Big Ambient Machine.

This is a FIFTY OSCILLATOR - yes (50!) instrument with 10 voice groups each with 5 oscillators (sawtooth) per voice."

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If you look at each block you will see five knobs. There are 10 blocks, so 50 oscillators. Top center left is the filter, top center right is effects. Below that is a row of mixer knobs.