Stereo Polivoks or Just Another Analog Filter? Elta Music PF-3 Review and Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Does the Elta PF-3 Stereo Polivoks style filter live up to the claims? If you know this channel you know the answer... I wouldn't be reviewing it if I wasn't impressed by it. But how close does it get ... you decide."

0:00 Stereo LFO Demo
1:19 The Famous Polivoks Growl
4:08 Versus the Polivoks
11:26 Lil' Stereo Demo
11:45 What Else has it got?
15:32 Using the CV Inputs to Control the Cutoff
21:49 Rounding it all off

Elta Music solar 42f 2024 - Pink w/ Original Box & Accessories

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"Comes with original box, cartridges, patch cables, power supply and unit."

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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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Syntrx II + Solar 42f (Dark) Jam | 2024-09-24 // Solar 42f + SyntrX II + H90

video upload by Jess From Square One

"1st attempt to marry Erica Synths SyntrX II to Elta Music Solar 42f.
The SynthrX Oscillator 2 receives CV from the Solar plates keyboard, which alters the programmed SyntrX step sequence.
Solar 42f VCO A and B dry outs are processed externally by Eventide H90, while the other Solar oscillators (voice 1,2,4,5,6) go through the onboard FX processor."

SOLAR 42 F | SOUND DEMO 4

video upload by ELTA music

00:01 Improvisation "SOLARIS", with guitar and radio FM
03:10 Variation on a theme Blade Runner "Main Titles"
04:52 Improvisation 2
06:30 New feature - SUB generator
07:08 New feature - Distortion, "Guitar solo emulation"
08:40 Improvisation "Conversation", with FM radio
10:25 Exponential FM, VCOA ocs to VCOB cv, controlling the pwm with the joystick
11:03 DRONE VOICE 3/8
12:12 Improvisation "FRU89"
13:45 New features - Portamento distortion and SUB generators
15:15 New features - SUB generators VCO A and VCO B
16:03 Improvisation "Bird box"

Solar 42F synth - First impressions and composing ambient music

video upload by Jay Hosking

Solar 42F synth - Cinematic performance


"A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on the Elta Music Solar 42F.

This is the final performance I made after my first day with the Solar 42F. Really pleasing device to just have sitting on a table and exploring!

Elta Music Solar 42F - drone synth voices, melody synthesizer
Walrus Slöer - reverb
Walrus Meraki - delay"

Is This The Best Ambient Synth EVER MADE??!!

video upload by Miles Away

"Review, sound demo and tutorial/walkthrough of the brand new Elta Music Solar 42 F synthesizer, a modern-vintage inspired experimental drone machine. Learn what’s new in the 42F update, how to use the SOLAR 42, and how it sounds (no-talking)."

0:00 - intro performance
1:49 - what is SOLAR 42F?
3:02 - original orchestral demo composition
4:49 - the sonic character of SOLAR 42F in melodic songs
6:37 - SOLAR 42 vs SOLAR 42F, what's new?
7:40 - exploring the swappable FX cartridge system
8:22 - String Ringer FX demo jam
9:51 - Generator FX demo jam with Strymon Night Sky
11:37 - Vibe FX cartridge jam with reverb
12:56 - Digital FX cartridge jam with distortion
13:45 - my favourite tip for recording SOLAR 42 in the studio
15:40 - tutorial / walkthrough of the front panel
16:36 - drone voices explained
19:07 - using the drone voices to make a chord progression
20:33 - VCO voices explained
23:23 - LFO Section
24:29 - VCO envelope and cross mod options
26:09 - sync and FM demo jam
27:37 - keyboard, scales and menu explained
28:26 - arpeggiator section options
29:59 - pressure control and hidden VCO vibrato LFO
31:34 - step sequencer demonstration
33:06 - special voices 3 & 6 explained
35:07 - sound design drone jam
36:39 - stereo filter section
38:43 - sample and hold patching
39:46 - contact mic & envelope follower
42:33 - joystick controller
43:31 - joystick and light sensor jam
44:55 - review with pros & cons
45:56 - should you buy this synth?
47:01 - outro jam

SOLAR 42 F Ambient Synthesizer // unboxing & first impressions

video upload by Miles Away

"First jam & quick look at the brand new Elta Music SOLAR 42F synth."

0:00 - unboxing
0:26 - improvised jam 1
4:36 - my thoughts and first impressions
6:07 - improvised jam 2

SOLAR FALL | SOLAR 42F

video upload by ELTA music

"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."

Off to space, Bye // Elta Music Solar 42f is Incredibly Immersive

video upload by Dave Mech

"Hello HAL, do you read me? This is best listened to / viewed from beginning to the end if you want to get a good picture of the drone / ambient / cinematic journey the Solar 42 can take you on. I hope this trip to space will help you understand how this instrument can bend your mind into the 5th dimension. I knew I'd like the Solar 42 but it really clicked with me in a way I didn't expect. And I'm only scratching the surface here. And the sound.... It's seriously impressive in all aspects. The way all the voices are summed, the overdrive and fx, it's all sounding lovely.

Disclaimer: Elta Music send me this unit to play with and create a music video.
Disclaimer 2: Some post processing was used with iZotope Ozone. Another thing I did was feeding some of the right channel to the left channel after recording. While playing this piece I created a nice stereo effect with the filters in link mode. The downside was that this was a bit too extreme, certainly for headphones so I solved that in post.
__________________________________
Samples, Presets, Courses
https://davemech.live/shop"

SOLAR 42 | STALKER Tarkovsky improvisation

video upload by ELTA music

"In memory of Andrei Tarkovsky and Eduard Artemyev. Improvisation on SOLAR 42 for the film STALKER."

Solar 42: A unique cinematic drone synthesizer

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

A tutorial overview of the Elta Solar 42.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Elta Music - Solar 42 F

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Serge *from *Elta Music showcased the updated version of their popular Solar 42 synth, now dubbed *Solar 42F*. The main addition to this version is stereo distortion on the output, along with cosmetic updates like color-coded ports and firmware tweaks. According to *Serge*, these updates were made based on continuous refinement of the machine, with a focus on enhancing user experience. Despite not being a major overhaul, the changes are deemed very useful for users. All new Solars will be shipped in this updated version, including those with previously placed orders.

The Solar 42F features a streamlined mixer layout for easier navigation of voice volumes, along with the stereo distortion feature on the main output. The updated version will be the standard for all future shipments of the Solar 42, and with production underway, the new iteration promises to deliver an improved user experience without a price increase.

Solar 42 F Price: 1,800 plus VAT"

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

video upload by Bata

"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 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..."

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"