Elta Solar 42N Electro-Music Instrument White.
A unique experimental electro-music instrument and analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. The SOLAR 42N is the refined evolution of Elta Music’s ambient machine concept, offering deep exploratory sound design with increased emphasis on melodic playability.
Key Features
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Analogue microtonal drone synthesizer designed for ambient, experimental, and electroacoustic music.
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Eight independent voices with varied architectures, offering greater tonal diversity than previous models.
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Melodic control support on voices 4 and 5 via 1V/Oct pitch inputs for external sequencing and controllers.
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Expanded timbral range with noise generators, FM, and advanced modulation on voices 3 and 8.
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Hands-on performance interface focused on slow evolution, texture, and harmonic interaction.
Voice Architecture
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Voices 1, 2, 6, and 7: Swarming drone oscillators derived from the SOLAR 50.
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Voices 4 and 5: 1V/Oct pitch inputs for melodic sequencing and tonal precision.
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Voices 3 and 8: Noise sources, FM, and experimental sound-shaping options.
MKIII (42N) Updates
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Added LFO speed switch
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CV control of the right filter
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Simplified effector loading
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Bypass switches removed
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Return to the original design philosophy of the first SOLAR model
Connections & Control
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CV inputs for pitch and modulation
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External sequencing compatibility
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Designed for integration with modular and experimental setups
Details
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Analogue signal path
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Microtonal tuning behavior
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Experimental, non-traditional workflow
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Color finish: White Cream
What’s Included
The SOLAR 42N is not a conventional synthesizer—it is an instrument for deep listening, evolving textures, and microtonal exploration. With enhanced melodic control, expanded voice variation, and refined performance features, it offers a powerful and expressive platform for artists working in ambient, drone, and experimental electronic music.
