Solina-V String Ensemble (2025 Edition): Iconic 70s String Machine Re-created for Reaktor & NKS
The iconic ARP/Eminent Solina String Ensemble—a cornerstone sound of 1970s disco, progressive rock, and early synth-pop—returns in an updated virtual instrument release. Built upon Hugo Portillo’s renowned Native Instruments Reaktor emulation, the 2025 edition introduces a redesigned user interface, optimized CPU performance for standalone hardware like Maschine+, and full Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration.
The Legacy of the Solina String Ensemble
Originally manufactured by Eminent and distributed worldwide under the ARP brand, the Solina String Ensemble remains one of the most celebrated string machines in music history. Renowned for its lush multi-stage chorus/ensemble effect, warmth, and shimmering top end, the Solina defined the lush background textures of 1970s production across disco, funk, ambient, and space rock.Hugo Portillo’s Reaktor Emulation: Modernized for 2025
Among software recreations, Hugo Portillo’s Solina-V String Ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor has long been regarded within the synthesis community as one of the most authentic digital representations of the original hardware architecture and chorus circuit.The 2025 Edition refines this recreation to fit modern production setups, seamless hardware controller mapping, and standalone workflows.
Key Updates in the 2025 Release:
✅ Full NKS Readiness (Native Kontrol Standard): Delivers instant parameter mapping, audio preview files, and intuitive preset browsing directly from Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine hardware controllers.✅ Redesigned User Interface (UX): A streamlined visual layout designed for faster navigation, clearer control feedback, and improved usability in both studio and live environments.
✅ Maschine+ Hardware Optimization: Re-engineered for low CPU overhead, allowing seamless performance on standalone units like Native Instruments Maschine+ without performance bottlenecks.
✅ Classic Tonal Fidelity: Retains the authentic voice-stacking, filter response, and iconic ensemble modulation circuits of the original Solina-V build.
System Requirements & Resources
This release provides sound designers, film composers, and electronic producers with instant access to authentic vintage string textures with the convenience of modern DAW integration.
Format: Reaktor Ensemble / NKS-Ready Plugin Preset Pack
Compatibility: Native Instruments Reaktor 6, Komplete Kontrol, Maschine, and Maschine+ (Standalone)