Unleash the Sound of a Classic: Esline Plugin by Elektrostudio
For true connoisseurs of the warm, analog sound of vintage instruments, the Esline plugin by Elektrostudio will be a real find. It’s not just another VST instrument, but a meticulous emulation of the legendary Arp Solina String Ensemble – an instrument that has left an indelible mark on music history, shaping the sound of countless hits from the 70s and 80s in various genres, from disco and funk to progressive rock and ambient.
The Arp Solina was famous for its lush, “choral” timbres of strings and other orchestral instruments, achieved through a unique signal distribution technology and a built-in chorus. It had a characteristic, slightly “floating” sound that added depth and atmosphere to any composition. Esline reproduces this very unique character, bringing vintage magic straight to your digital studio.
What does Esline offer?
The Esline plugin by Elektrostudio is designed with attention to detail to accurately convey the feeling of working with the original instrument. It offers the full set of classic Solina timbres:
- Violin
- Viola
- Trumpet
- Horn
- Cello
- Contrabass
These timbres can be combined, creating rich and expressive sound palettes, perfect for creating atmospheric backing tracks, melodic lines, or rich arrangements.
Unique Features and Capabilities
One of the key and unique features of the original Arp Solina, recreated in Esline, is the monophonic bass. The contrabass and cello selectors allow you to activate the bass line in 16′ or 8′ modes. This bass is triggered by the lowest pressed key and works in the range from C0 to G1, stopping after G1. This feature adds a characteristic “vintage” foundation to your tracks, which differs from standard synthesizer basses.
In addition, Esline is equipped with important modern features for convenient integration into your workflow:
- 16 ready-made presets: Quick access to a variety of sounds for immediate use.
- MIDI Learn / Automation: The ability to easily assign controllers and automate the plugin’s parameters in your DAW, opening up wide possibilities for experimentation and dynamic sound control.
- Built-in effects: Classic effects are available for further sound shaping:
- Phaser
- Echo
- Chorus
These effects will help to add movement, depth, and space to your sounds, reproducing or expanding the original character of Solina.
The Esline plugin from Elektrostudio is a great tool for musicians, producers, and sound engineers who want to add vintage charm and the unique timbre of the legendary String Ensemble to their compositions. It’s easy to use, but offers deep creative possibilities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the era of analog synthesizers with all the advantages of modern digital technologies.
Thanks to Esline, the classic string, wind, and bass sounds of the Arp Solina are now available right on your computer running Windows (Win32), integrating as a VST plugin into your favorite music creation software.
Discover the warmth and character of vintage analog with Esline!
