SOLO hybrid world synthesizer plugin interface by TAQS.IM

SOLO: Hybrid World Synthesizer by TAQS.IM

SOLO is a 3-oscillator hybrid software synthesizer by TAQS.IM that combines sample playback, analog modeling, phase distortion and wavetable synthesis, with a built-in Maqam scale library for world-music timbres.

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01Overview

SOLO is a hybrid synth from TAQS.IM aimed at producers who want global timbres alongside modern sound design. The developer positions it for film scoring, electronic production and ethnic fusion. Its three oscillators can be mixed and layered, and it adds microtonal tools built around an oriental-style scale converter and an extensive Maqam scale library. Full MPE support and a modulation matrix round out the feature set for expressive performance and evolving patches.

Best for

  • World-fusion production
  • Film scoring textures
  • Hybrid EDM leads
  • Microtonal melodies
  • Evolving soundscapes
Developer
TAQS.IM
Category
Synths
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Hybrid 3-oscillator engine mixing sample, analog, phase distortion and wavetable
  • Curated library of world instruments and textures for sample playback
  • Analog-modeled subtractive tones with warm filters and responsive envelopes
  • Built-in oriental-style scale converter for microtonal playing
  • Extensive library of Maqam scales
  • Drag-and-drop MIDI phrases
  • Full MPE support for compatible expressive controllers
  • Modulation matrix routing envelopes, LFOs and MIDI sources
03In depth

Sound Engine and Oscillator Types

SOLO's engine is built on three oscillators that you can mix and layer. Sample playback draws on a curated library of world instruments and textures. Analog modeling provides classic subtractive tones with warm filters and responsive envelopes. Phase distortion adds edgier timbres and digital character, while wavetable synthesis offers smooth morphing and complex harmonics.

Together, these engines let you combine acoustic-style world sounds with synthetic layers in one patch, which suits hybrid EDM and world-fusion work.

Microtonal Tools, Modulation and Performance

The built-in oriental-style scale converter and the Maqam scale library give you microtonal options that are hard to get from standard tuning. Drag-and-drop MIDI phrases let you bring melodic ideas into a session quickly.

For playing, SOLO includes articulation controls, portamento and legato behavior, and full MPE support for controllers such as the ROLI Seaboard and LinnStrument. The modulation matrix routes envelopes, LFOs and MIDI sources to build animated, evolving patches, and the built-in effects engine adds reverb, delay, phaser, distortion, wah wah and EQ.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperTAQS.IM
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What operating systems does SOLO support?

SOLO runs on Windows and macOS and is a 64-bit plugin. Mac requires macOS 10.15 or higher on an Intel CPU or Apple M1, and Windows requires Windows 10 or higher.

Does SOLO need an internet connection?

Yes. An internet connection is required to authorize and activate the product.

What kind of sounds does SOLO make?

SOLO combines sample playback of world instruments with analog-modeled, phase distortion and wavetable synthesis, so it covers both acoustic-style world timbres and modern synthetic sounds.

Does SOLO support MPE controllers?

Yes. SOLO offers full MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support for controllers such as the ROLI Seaboard and LinnStrument.

07Developer

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