{"product_id":"tangible-waves-solina","title":"Tangible Waves - SOLINA","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOLINA, an emulation of the 70s string machines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SOLINA module is based on th excellen work of Jan Ostman, who has developed a very good digital based emuation of the sound of the string synths that were popular in the music of the 70ies and 80ies, like ARP Solina (who gave this module it's name), Logan String and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir unique sound is based on several, minor detuned sawtooth oscillators and an ensemble effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module produces chords, which can be shaped in different ways, like selecting the base scale (minor, major), adding the 7th or a bass note and different variations of the chord. The sound can be shaped with a variable oscilator spread\/detune, adding a phaser\/ensemble and a tone knob for choosing the overall character between bass focused to only higher parts of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R3lDrnbjHHQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SOLINA String Machine is a digital string synthesizer module for lush pad sounds, based on Jan Ostman's DSP code. It features extensive chord generation options and offers various adjustable sound shaping parameters, like oscillator detuning and vibrato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCV\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input for chord selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCH. VAR CV\u003c\/strong\u003e - CV input to select the chord variants (inversions, raised thirds, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHORD +\u003c\/strong\u003e - Trigger input to play the next chord in the progression preset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHORD -\u003c\/strong\u003e - Trigger input to play the previous chord in the progression preset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4th GATE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Gate input. switching the 4th note on (high) or off (low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vspace\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUS CV\u003c\/strong\u003e - (positioned on the left side) Pitch signal from the MIDI bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUS GATE\u003c\/strong\u003e - (positioned on the left side) Gate signal from the MIDI bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e - Audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMULT\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unbuffered multiple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vspace\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord generation and playback:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOARSE FREQ\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - tunes the root note of the chord (quantized to semi tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFINE FREQ\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - tunes the root note of the chord (unquantized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+1 OCT\u003c\/strong\u003e switch - transposes the chords up by one octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHORD\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - selects the chord to be played\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHORD + \/ -\u003c\/strong\u003e buttons - step through a preset chord progression (1-4-5, etc.), if the CHORD knob is set all the way counterclockwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHORD VAR\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - selects different chord variants. Middle position is the standard position for regular chords. In the left half there are inversions and in the right half there are variants with raised or lowered 3rds or 5ths, as well as 5ths-only at the full clockwise position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAJ\/MIN SCALE\u003c\/strong\u003e switch - switches between major or minor scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4TH NOTE ON\u003c\/strong\u003e switch - adds a fourth note to the chord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7th \/ BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e switch - selects the 7th or the Bass note as 4th note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vspace\"\u003eSound shaping:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOSC SPREAD\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - slightly detunes the individual notes for a wider, moving sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTONE\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - blends between a lo-fi digital low pass and high pass filter effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLFO RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - adjusts the vibrato speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePITCH MOD\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - adjusts the vibrato amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENSEMBLE MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e knob - blends in a phaser effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vspace\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatch Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord generation and playback is actually quite easily done, even though it can seem very complex, especially if you're not well versed in music theory. Start with all knobs turned fully counter clockwise, except for the CHORD VAR knob, which should be at its middle position. Then tweak the COARSE and FINE FREQ knobs to tune the root note chord to your liking or to other sounds in your patch. After that, choose MAJOR or MINOR as a scale and turn the CHORD knob to hear which of the available chords fit your music piece. You may sequence them then via the CV input. For more interesting chords, set the CHOR VAR knob to a different position and listen to the chords again (not all will necessarily change). Also switch on a 4th note if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vspace\"\u003eUsage of the CHORD + \/ - buttons and trigger inputs to step through common chord progression presets (1-4-5, etc.) requires the CHORD knob to be fully counterclockwise and no voltage present at the CV input. The chord progressions let you instantly play pleasing chords to your tuned root note and set scale. This is practical if you just want to create a quick backing chord track to your patch. In case you want to sequence the chord changes with triggers from a sequencer, it is helpful to do so via a 3VCSWITCH module together with a DIVIDER or MM-DIV module. This combination will allow you to route your sequencer triggers to either the CHORD + or CHORD - input, to play up and down a chord progression. The chords in the progression presets do not wrap around, so there will be a point when + or - won't step any further and you have to use the opposite button\/trigger input to play the progression backwards again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vspace\"\u003eAs with any modular synth oscillator, go ahead and route the SOLINA's audio through other modules, like filters, VCAs, a WAVEFOLDER and MULTIFX to further shape its sound and apply rhythm to the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tangible Waves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34635174609053,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5199\/7743\/files\/SOLINA.jpg?v=1768614119","url":"https:\/\/www.noisebug.live\/products\/tangible-waves-solina","provider":"Noisebug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}