Solina by AIR Music Technology keyboard plugin interface

Solina: Sampled String and Brass Keyboard Plugin by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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Solina is a virtual instrument plugin from AIR Music Technology based on the classic 6-timbre polyphonic keyboard, with Contrabass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Trumpet and Horn sounds. It is available as VST2, AU, AAX and a standalone app.

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01Overview

Solina recreates a classic polyphonic keyboard built around six orchestral-style timbres. Each timbre has independent volume, pan and pitch control, so you can combine them into layered sounds. The developer describes its sampled sounds as highly realistic and says they are built with a mix of sampling and modelling techniques. The plugin also includes a Flavour section and a set of built-in effects, and it ships with 75 factory presets for quick starting points.

Best for

  • Orchestral keyboard pads
  • Layered string and brass parts
  • Lo-fi keyboard textures
  • Vibrato lead lines
  • Live MIDI performance
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02Key features

What you get

  • 75 factory presets
  • Six sampled timbres: Contrabass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Trumpet and Horn
  • Independent volume, pan and pitch control per timbre
  • Split, layer, pan and balance controls for each sampled layer
  • LFO for vibrato effects
  • Formant, Filter and Age parameters for shaping the sound
  • Flavour multi-effect with lo-fi and tape-style treatments
  • Built-in Compressor, Four-Band EQ, Spring Reverb and Delay
  • Desktop Player for live performance with a MIDI controller
03In depth

Sound Design Controls and Layering

Solina's six timbres can be split, layered, panned and balanced, giving you more flexibility than the original instrument offered. The sampled versions of Contrabass, Cello, Violin, Viola, Trumpet and Horn can be combined into dense ensemble-style patches or kept separate for single-voice parts.

An LFO handles vibrato effects, and the Formant, Filter and Age parameters let you reshape the tone further. The Flavour section adds texture and colour, with radio, phone and tape-style EQ simulations, distortion, noise and tape flutter for lo-fi treatments.

The plugin also includes Compressor, Four-Band EQ, Spring Reverb and Delay sections, each with dedicated controls.

Formats, Requirements and Live Use

Solina is available in VST2, AU, AAX and standalone formats for Windows and macOS. On macOS it supports macOS 12 through 15 on Intel and Apple Silicon. On Windows it runs on Windows 10 and 11 and needs an ASIO sound driver. Both platforms need an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor at 2.3 GHz or higher, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.

The Desktop Player application lets you connect a MIDI controller over USB or Bluetooth for live performance. Solina also supports saving and loading presets from the plugin toolbar, including in the standalone app, and its GUI can be scaled between 50% and 200%.

An internet connection is required to authorise the software.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperAIR Music Technology
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is Solina available in?

Solina is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Solina?

You need a VST2, AU or AAX compatible host for plugin use, or the standalone app. Windows requires Windows 10 or 11 and an ASIO sound driver. macOS requires macOS 12 to 15. Both need an Intel Core i5 or i7 at 2.3 GHz or higher, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.

Does Solina need an internet connection?

Yes. An internet connection is required to authorise the software.

How many presets does Solina include?

Solina includes 75 factory presets.

07Developer

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