"More than any other synth, the Solaris reminds me of one of my all-time favorites, the Oberheim Matrix-12, in both its physical appearance and its routing versatility. But it goes way beyond the Matrix into territory previously explored only by modular synthesists. Despite the Solaris’ complexity, its comprehensive and well-designed user interface makes it relatively easy to program once you learn your way around.
Although the Solaris is totally based on digital signal processing, it certainly sounds like an analog synth. Given the Prophet-VS and PPG-like modes, it can sound digital as well, but its extended audio specs give even its digital waveforms a warmth (for want of a better word) that no other digital synth I know achieves. Sure, it’s a boutique instrument with a price to match, but it definitely stands out from the crowd. If you want to as well, get your hands on one."
En gros, le Solaris permet de programmer des choses que seuls des synthés modulaires permettent d'aborder, et aucun synthé n'a jusqu'à présent proposé une telle souplesse. Le Solaris sonne analogique (même s'il sait aussi sonner numérique) et son grain a une chaleur qu'aucun autre synthé numérique ne parvient à offrir.
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