Solid State Symphony is a virtual orchestra created using samples derived from analog synthesizers instead of acoustic instruments. An early version was released in 2006, but was sounding a bit dated (ironic) and needed scripting to bring it to life. I also took the opportunity to record the samples in 24-bit rather than the original's 16-bit. This process, along with the editing, scripting, and GUI design took well over a year to complete.
Why in the world would we need an orchestra based on analog synth sounds? Well, it's kind of hard to explain, so I thought we could use...
The Back Story:
Imagine it's 1979, and you just got your first real composing gig writing the score for the City Planetarium's presentation of "The Mysteries of Uranus". Great! Only there's a problem- it's clear that they are expecting a "big orchestral sound", but the budget doesn't allow for hiring a quartet, much less an orchestra. And you haven't even got a string machine anymore (ever since your Orp Omni "accidentally" flew out the back of your van). You were just about to turn down the gig, when you saw it at the mall piano store- The Orchesphonic System 340 Synthesizer! This 200 oscillator beauty could play several sounds at the same time, and even had a built-in step sequencer. You were sure that you could make room for it if you just got rid of the sofa. And the recliner. But, sadly, the $100,000 price tag (based on about $500 per oscillator at the time) put it out of reach. As it turned out, you were able to talk the music store owner into letting you use the mega-synth when the store was closed for a reasonable rate. The score was completed on time, the Planetarium folks loved it, and you learned quite a bit about our solar system's 7th planet!
Well, the Orchesphonic System 340 never existed, but if it had existed we would have sampled it, and it probably would have sounded like.....
Solid State Symphony, The Analogue Synth Orchestra!
Just to be clear, Solid State Symphony really does exist, and it has a unique, warm sound that is much more detailed than you might expect. It's also great for layering with acoustic orchestral sounds and for using as a sketchpad while composing. And it's only $40. Please check out the walk-through video below to see if it could be useful in your template. Everything in the video was played in real time, although I edited the final sequence to keep things moving. No additional processing (except limiting) was used. There will be special pricing for owners of the original Solid State Symphony, so please send me an email if this applies to you. Kontakt 4.2.4+ Full Version required.
Click on the image below to view a video walk-through. I'll have more info and demos soon.
Thank-you,
TC
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EDIT: There will be a special price for owners of the original Solid State Symphony. Please send me an email with your original purchase data and I will get you a link.
