Expressive E have released Soliste, available at the intro price of $179.40, increasing to $299.00 after the promotion. Instruments are available individually each at the intro price of $49.40, increasing to $99.00 after the promotion. The offers end July 18th.
Soliste is an MPE string collection for real-time expression.
Physically modeled solo strings, VLN 356, the violin, VLA 419, the viola, CLO 759 the cello and DBS 1130, the double bass, designed for MPE and MIDI controllers, offering intuitive real-time control over articulation, bowing, vibrato, and dynamics.
Soliste brings you back to the natural gesture, where every nuance, imperfection, and friction feels alive and expressive. No samples. Just you, your fingers, and the sound.
Solist products are built for real-time expression, with multiple play modes designed to adapt to your style and sensitivity. Whether you’re sustaining a note, shaping natural bow motion with back-and-forth gestures, or controlling tremolo on the fly. Every nuance flows directly from your touch. It’s not just expressive, it feels alive, intuitive, and deeply rewarding.
The instruments:
- VLN.356 (violin) – The agile voice of the ensemble. Crisp, bright, and endlessly expressive. Perfect for soaring melodies and intricate articulations.
- VAL.419 (viola) – Rich and warm, the viola bridges melody and harmony with a lush tone that adds depth and emotion to any composition.
- CLO.756 (cello) – Deep, resonant, and full-bodied, the cello delivers soulful lines and powerful dynamics, ideal for emotional and cinematic playing.
- DBS.1130 (double nass) – The foundation of the string section, with deep, rich lows and subtle articulations that bring your music solid grounding and character.
Soliste was designed to harness the full expressive power of Osmose. Thanks to its unmatched sensitivity and depth of expressive control, Osmose unlocks a playing experience that’s truly one of a kind.
Soliste works with any MPE-ready controller Push 3, Seaboard, LinnStrument, and more. With advanced settings to tailor control and sensitivity to your style. No MPE? Standard MIDI keyboards are fully supported too, with a flexible MIDI table for easy parameter mapping.
Watch the walkthrough video HERE.
Soliste is available to PC and Mac users (VST2, VST3 and AU) and requires an iLok account.
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