Which iconic synth would you like to see reimagined by Behringer? Sound off in the comments, and don’t forget to swing by Sweetwater for a closer look at the Behringer Solina 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Behringer_Solina_Analog_Synthesizer
I plugged my new Solina into an old Zoom MS-50G multieffects pedal. So many good sounds to choose from! Some of the Zoom's effects that I struggled to appreciate when I strummed my guitar, like "Slicer" and "fCycle", now make sense.
Yep, definitely a one-trick pony but it can have so many different moods depending on context! Put it in a Pink Floyd song and it's cold and eerie, put it in a bouncy pop song like Bowie "Sound and Vision" and sounds like Christmas!
Got it, love it! I mostly use just "violin" sound with no reverb for that cold retro-future dystopian vibe, or add some "viola" and stereo reverb for massive lush string atmospheres. Definitely going to try running everything else I have through the modulation!
Back in the 70s and 80s/90s I was obsessed with 3 sounds... the Rhodes, the ProSoloist and the Solina... I was (and still am) into my jazz funk so those sounds were so prevalent... I still use my Rhodes and ProSoloist but I think I would struggle to use a Solina nowadays as there are other options.... still... it is pure nostalgia to hear it... it certainly does carry a certain "melancholic/depressive" vibe which I hear in Klaus Schulze/Pink Floyd records....
I used to have an ARP Quartet (a Solina in disguise) back around 30 years ago, but since sold it. I’ll be getting one of these. I like the compact size of the Behringer and new features.
ready for behr to do the synthy A clone already! its been 3 years or more since announced. this solina sounds good too! major berlin school tones on some patches.
Well that's definitely the Dogs sound! Barked right out at me. ;). And that Small Stone...so damn creamy. For $300, it's a no-brainer. I wrote 2 songs just listening to this demo lol
Wonder if t here's a way mod this for stereo output from the "modulation"? Yeah I know the original was mono, but I used to have a Streichfett and when you turn on the ensemble effect it opens up into gorgeous stereo, I do miss that. Adding stereo effects afterwards is not the same as having the three different elements of the modulation appear in different parts of the stereo field.
Hi Jonathan. There is nowhere to save settings, but you can use MIDI CCs to control the buttons. The knobs and sliders are pure analog and cannot be controlled via MIDI. -_Daniel_
Hi luisbecerra, the range of the Behringer Solina is only as wide as you heard on the video. There are no additional notes above or below the ones I played in the video. This range matches the original Solina. -_Daniel_
Hi AntigoneProject. Check out the chapter called "Ensemble on External Synths" (@5:33) and the chapter called "Ensemble and Phaser on External Synths" (@6:56). Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
I own both and a Solina from 1976. The chorus of the Streichfett is not tuned correctly and modulates too much. As a result, the signals from the three delays do not merge properly and the creamy sound of the Solina cannot be created at all. This is less of a problem with choir sounds. You can disguise it with a lot of reverb, but unfortunately that also means the nice rasp of a string ensemble disappears. You can also notice with the VP-330/VC-340 that the chorus doesn't sound quite as full as with the Solina. Greetings from Germany!🇩🇪🤝
It does NOT respond to sustain pedal. :( No way to hold a big chords while you play something else. My way around it is to use a midi device that plays chords and make that hold notes. Aquard if playing live. Also it's MONO. So to get good stereo without using delays etc. I use 2 units each panned hard L/R detune slightly
Seems weird that we need to revive keyboards for $$$$ when all the synths we have can create those sounds other ways. Tech has been stuck for so long.casios from 1980 are still as interesting.
Counterpoint: I’m a guitarist who got into synths while I was a starving college student. $50 was a MAJOR purchase for me at the time. I have about a billion software synths, yeah, but if wasn’t for Behringer’s reissuing of these classics I would have never even dreamed of getting them. Budget synths elsewhere are simply too prohibitively priced. These reissues are a way for someone without the money or means to have the “real” synths that their heroes had. I know own multiple of these Behringers, and I’m definitely planning on investing into more sophisticated and modern synths, but for now I spend most of my time with my Crave and NI Massive.
Which iconic synth would you like to see reimagined by Behringer? Sound off in the comments, and don’t forget to swing by Sweetwater for a closer look at the Behringer Solina 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Behringer_Solina_Analog_Synthesizer
Roland d-50
redo the deepmind
Sh901
Roland groovebox sp808 🎉🎉🎉
With Zip drive please
Love the Pink Floyd reference- a very good use of the Solina sound!
New Daniel Fisher video out means it’s a good day! That synth sounds just perfect!
Daniel Fisher videos are the best
I plugged my new Solina into an old Zoom MS-50G multieffects pedal. So many good sounds to choose from! Some of the Zoom's effects that I struggled to appreciate when I strummed my guitar, like "Slicer" and "fCycle", now make sense.
I'm not from the US but allways enjoy your videos, your presentation is allways excellent and professional.
Animals is one of my favorite albums! 🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍 What an intro! 😍😍😍😍
Used mine on a session (on tape) last week. Was the perfect sound. The solinas were always one-trick ponies, but when it works, whew, what a trick!
Yep, definitely a one-trick pony but it can have so many different moods depending on context! Put it in a Pink Floyd song and it's cold and eerie, put it in a bouncy pop song like Bowie "Sound and Vision" and sounds like Christmas!
String machines are an obsession of mine. Thanks for this very informative and entertaining demo!
+1 for use of the Source Audio Nemesis!
Welp! You’ve sold me Dan!
For the third time I might add.
Another incredible demo from Dan, the Man!
Keep up the great work, man! You’re awesome!
all sweetwater videos should include the floating string singing head from now on
Love the PF intro!
Daniel looking good in this video. Sounds great.
I've always loved strings through a phaser. For this feature alone, for me, it's worth it.
@Sweetwater-k8o Good. Mail it to me. You already have my address.
Due in part to this vid, I ordered mine from Sweetwater 2 days ago: Ya got me!
Got it, love it! I mostly use just "violin" sound with no reverb for that cold retro-future dystopian vibe, or add some "viola" and stereo reverb for massive lush string atmospheres. Definitely going to try running everything else I have through the modulation!
Great video. I’ve got the original eminent solina. This is an excellent version of it 💯
I'm gonna weave a dream with this.
Extra points for Dream Weaver outro.
Back in the 70s and 80s/90s I was obsessed with 3 sounds... the Rhodes, the ProSoloist and the Solina... I was (and still am) into my jazz funk so those sounds were so prevalent... I still use my Rhodes and ProSoloist but I think I would struggle to use a Solina nowadays as there are other options.... still... it is pure nostalgia to hear it... it certainly does carry a certain "melancholic/depressive" vibe which I hear in Klaus Schulze/Pink Floyd records....
You nail it the sound is beautiful melancholic/depressive 70’s ❤
Always such good reviews.
I used to have an ARP Quartet (a Solina in disguise) back around 30 years ago, but since sold it. I’ll be getting one of these. I like the compact size of the Behringer and new features.
the Quartet was no slouch. It’s one of two “poor man’s Omni” string machines owned … the other being the Moog Opus3.
Celestial Voices indeed! AND Dream Weaver!
Love your videos Daniel, so creative and informative!
ready for behr to do the synthy A clone already! its been 3 years or more since announced. this solina sounds good too! major berlin school tones on some patches.
Jean Michel Jarre in a box. Yes please.
Ahh Man!...I got to get one! I here Bernie Worrell P-Funk and some Gary Wright etc.....
Love it
Great overview and now I must
amazing unit!
“A very useful toy” - Daniel Fisher
It would be really cool to hear any of the behringer synths with a eurorack
Well that's definitely the Dogs sound! Barked right out at me. ;). And that Small Stone...so damn creamy. For $300, it's a no-brainer. I wrote 2 songs just listening to this demo lol
@Sweetwater-k8o you're kidding
That’s dope!!
I've just closed my eyes again...
That's a sexy chord progression at 7:34!
Tri-Tone Substitution, baby! -_Daniel_
Pink Floyd ❤❤❤
WOW 🤩
Pink Floyd fan! I heared dogs and saucerfull of secrets
Makes complete sense when you find out that he plays keys in a Pink Floyd tribute band.
@@stoneyboyd aha yes makes sense
Preach it brother!
In the days of the Funkapuss...
After listening to this I will have a glass of Moloko Plus 🥛
It's time for psychedelic trance producers to add some new flavours with Solina String Ensemble.
Love the intro...
You Animals!!
I want this so bad but prolly should learn how to play first!
Dreamweaver!
Instant Jean Michel Jarre.
Ooh baby 👶 😍
Dogs❤
Wonder if t here's a way mod this for stereo output from the "modulation"? Yeah I know the original was mono, but I used to have a Streichfett and when you turn on the ensemble effect it opens up into gorgeous stereo, I do miss that. Adding stereo effects afterwards is not the same as having the three different elements of the modulation appear in different parts of the stereo field.
Early Duran Duran
They used the crummar preformer another great synth on their earlier songs.
Can the settings be saved? Can you send MIDI messages to set it up? Or do you have to set it up by hand manually every time?
Hi Jonathan. There is nowhere to save settings, but you can use MIDI CCs to control the buttons. The knobs and sliders are pure analog and cannot be controlled via MIDI.
-_Daniel_
Also wish midi chan select was a rotaryknob switch. And on the front. Be easier to see and set. Especially if front mounted
Daww this is cute.
Oh I know I’m not hearing anything from the hudrasynth. I wish I could get it to sound that good 😵💫. Nah I love my Hydra. This sounds great too.
Hola: una pregunta, tengo un teclado midi de 6 octavas, sonaria el Behringer Solina en todas las octavas?, muchas gracias.
Hi luisbecerra, the range of the Behringer Solina is only as wide as you heard on the video. There are no additional notes above or below the ones I played in the video. This range matches the original Solina. -_Daniel_
Dors anyone know if it’s possible tu use the small srone with another instruments, like an external effect?
Hi AntigoneProject. Check out the chapter called "Ensemble on External Synths" (@5:33) and the chapter called "Ensemble and Phaser on External Synths" (@6:56). Thanks for watching!
-_Daniel_
an out take from pink floyd's animals?!
I’m curious about the inclusion of the Solina name. Did Behringer make this with the Solina folks?
Mr. Crowly...
that was a Roland RS505
@@connor_flanigan O.K.
What Keyboard are you using? I would like to own one.
It’s a full synth, the ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
Daniel….you sly dog 🐕
SOLINA or ASM or NEMESIS?. I preferer The EMINENT!
Apparently this is not a clone of the clockwork orange synth. So why does every video I've seen showcasing it make me think of that movie?
I know they are not the same thing, but How would you compare it to the Waldorf Streichfett?
No mames.
I own both and a Solina from 1976. The chorus of the Streichfett is not tuned correctly and modulates too much. As a result, the signals from the three delays do not merge properly and the creamy sound of the Solina cannot be created at all. This is less of a problem with choir sounds. You can disguise it with a lot of reverb, but unfortunately that also means the nice rasp of a string ensemble disappears. You can also notice with the VP-330/VC-340 that the chorus doesn't sound quite as full as with the Solina. Greetings from Germany!🇩🇪🤝
Here's my video on the Waldorf STVC:
ruclips.net/video/e1jw-8_7xO0/видео.htmlsi=dYxdhIfVJ57cMqky
-_Daniel_
Dogs lol
😂
It does NOT respond to sustain pedal. :( No way to hold a big chords while you play something else. My way around it is to use a midi device that plays chords and make that hold notes. Aquard if playing live. Also it's MONO. So to get good stereo without using delays etc. I use 2 units each panned hard L/R detune slightly
Seems weird that we need to revive keyboards for $$$$ when all the synths we have can create those sounds other ways. Tech has been stuck for so long.casios from 1980 are still as interesting.
Counterpoint: I’m a guitarist who got into synths while I was a starving college student. $50 was a MAJOR purchase for me at the time. I have about a billion software synths, yeah, but if wasn’t for Behringer’s reissuing of these classics I would have never even dreamed of getting them. Budget synths elsewhere are simply too prohibitively priced.
These reissues are a way for someone without the money or means to have the “real” synths that their heroes had. I know own multiple of these Behringers, and I’m definitely planning on investing into more sophisticated and modern synths, but for now I spend most of my time with my Crave and NI Massive.
I can run an old Casio through a pedal if I want this sound
Nope.
@@markaprill6501 yep. Analog square wave models, of course.
No
@@SPAZZOID100 yes
Nope
Yeah I love mine, that I got from sweetwater.
Behringer please make the VC340 in the same rack format like the Solina without the vocoder 😊