The Solino String Proto Ensemble MK 1: Kontakt String Ensemble by Tronsonic

The instrument is built around the original MARK1 ensemble sound, sampled with its ensemble effect permanently active. Tronsonic says the samples were captured through vintage valves and transformers, a signal path intended to keep the character of the wave intact.

Beyond the core sound, the instrument includes a customisable EQ modulation effect and two phasers. The developer says these allow a wide range of movement and different ensemble variations, which suits complex and evolving synthesized orchestral sounds.

You can combine any of the six instruments in the ensemble, using as many combinations as your computer can handle. Each instrument has its own key range and controls, and you can adjust these for every preset.

This per-instrument control makes it practical to split the instrument across a keyboard or build layered patches with different registers and movement in each layer.