The 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.
YOU play
the bow
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.
a living instrument
at your fingertips
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.
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design
In Solist products, we’ve put a strong focus on making physical
modeling intuitive and accessible. From bowing and vibrato to tone
shaping, every aspect has been designed for a seamless, easy-to-use
experience.
shape your
sound and play
Solist is a synth powered by physical modeling, letting you break free from the limitations of static, sample-based instruments. Shape your playing experience by adjusting bow response and vibrato behavior to match your feel. Customize your instrument’s tone by selecting the body and tweaking the model parameters, for total creative freedom.
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customizable
Solist includes a wide range of articulation presets : sul ponticello, sul tasto,
pizzicato, Bartók, col legno, and short strokes like spiccato, spiccatissimo, staccato,
staccatissimo, martelé. Go even further by shaping and customizing each
articulation through the synth’s parameters.
Discover Soliste in performance
Hear all four instruments in action through this original composition.
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perfect with osmose
Solist 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.
discover osmoseSoliste sings,
touché bows
Soliste and Touché are made for each other, every pressure and gesture is instantly translated into vivid expression. Even without an MPE keyboard like Osmose, dedicated Touché presets ensure seamless integration and an intuitive, responsive playing experience.
discover touchéuse soliste with any MIDI Controller
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.
what is mpe ?technical specs
requirements
macOS 12 (Monterey) to 15 (Sequoïa) - Latest update (Apple silicon & Intel chips)
Windows: 11 and higher (latest service pack)
Recommended minimum CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 or Ryzen 5 2600 (i7 or Ryzen7 recommended)
Recommended minimum RAM: 4 GB
compatibility
VST2, VST3 & Audio Units
manual
Soliste Manual (coming soon)
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licensing system
PACE iLok, no hardware dongle required, up to 3 activations. Learn more.
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