--- product_id: 559992846 title: "Behringer Solia String Ensemble" brand: "behringer" price: "€ 71.04" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/559992846-behringer-solia-string-ensemble store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Authentic ARP/Eminent Solina MK II analog circuitry Classic Small Stone-modeled phase shifter with rate & color control Multi-stage Bucket Brigade Devices (BBD) chorus ensemble Behringer Solia String Ensemble **Brand:** behringer **Price:** € 71.04 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Own the sound that defined a generation — vintage strings, modern edge. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Behringer Solia String Ensemble by behringer - **How much does it cost?** € 71.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/559992846-behringer-solia-string-ensemble) ## Best For - behringer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted behringer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & MIDI-Ready:** Tabletop design with front-panel MIDI input and versatile connectivity fits seamlessly into modern rigs. - • **Vintage Analog Vibes:** Faithful reproduction of the legendary 1970s ARP Solina circuitry delivers that unmistakable warm, lush string sound. - • **Polyphonic Powerhouse:** Fully polyphonic with separate left/right hand instrument layers—layer contrabass, cello, violin, trumpet, and horn for complex soundscapes. - • **Dynamic Phaser Control:** Authentic Small Stone-inspired phase shifter with dedicated rate and color switches for precise tonal sculpting. - • **Iconic Chorus Ensemble:** Multi-stage BBD chorus effect creates rich, immersive textures that instantly transport you to classic prog rock eras. ## Overview The Behringer Solia String Ensemble is a compact analog synthesizer that authentically recreates the classic ARP/Eminent Solina MK II string ensemble sound from the 1970s. Featuring multi-stage Bucket Brigade Device chorus effects and a Small Stone-modeled phase shifter with fine-tune controls, it delivers rich, lush textures ideal for prog rock and vintage-inspired music setups. With full polyphony, dedicated instrument layering, and modern MIDI connectivity, it’s the go-to choice for musicians craving iconic string synth tones without the fragility and cost of vintage originals. ## Description Authentic reproduction of original ARP/Eminent Solina MK II* circuitry Legendary chorus ensemble effect featuring multi-stage Bucket Brigade Devices (BBDs) for rich and lively sounds Authentic and classic phase shifter modeled after Small Stone* Dedicated rate control and separate Color switch for fine-tuning of effects speed and tone Review: O equipamento depende de efeito externo para gerar uma sonoridade mais adequada ao que pretende apresentar. O grande problema é que ele não admite pedal de sustain, o que é totalmente necessário neste tipo de sintetizador. Review: I am assembling a keyboard rig that makes the kinds of sounds found in prog rock bands of the 1970s. I have the Hammond clone. I have the Moog. What I lacked was the string ensemble - the kind of keyboard that made the distinctively cheesy background washes one associates with Pink Floyd, among others. You can buy them secondhand, but they are expensive, and, after half a century, fragile. The king of the string ensemble was the ARP Solina. But these days they are rarer than hens' teeth. Yes, there is an iPad app, but it doesn't quite have that distinctive smell of wet afghan coats and patchouli oil and being thrown out of the Marquee Club at 2 am.. Behringer obviously felt this need with a unit that reproduces the Solina in a compact Analog MIDI module. It's simplicity itself. Contrabass and cello sounds are in the left hand with separate volume. Viola, violin, trumpet and horn are in the right hand (the horn only works if the trumpet is already engaged). There is a control for overall tuning, and sliders for 'crescendo' (attack time), 'sustain' (release time), and overall volume. It's fully polyphonic. The killer feature is the ensemble (a modulation effect that's either on or off). An addition is a phaser (supposedly the guts of a classic 'Small Stone') that has two present depths and a rate switch. The MIDI 'in' socket is conveniently on the front panel. On the back there are all sorts of sockets for this and that, including for a computer; a MIDI thru; on-off switch, mono audio out (there's a separate mini-jack for headphones) and a socket for the supplied mains adapter. Now, all these sounds are almost (but not quite) entirely unlike the instruments they are meant to emulate -- but who cares? Nowadays we have sample libraries for that. The contrabass is authentically squelchy, but apart from that each sound on its own is rather weedy. The thing to do is engage all the sounds at once and kick in the modulation, and you're RIGHT THERE, shining on like a crazy diamond. Overall -- this is a highly specialised product. But if, like me, you're looking for THAT SOUND, and are frustrated by the expense and unreliability of secondhand units, there really is no other choice. There is obviously someone at Behringer who's an old prog-head, as the company is putting out good-value clones of all sorts of classic keyboards, from Minimoogs to Prophets. My question is -- when will they do their own version of a Mellotron? Watch the skies.... ## Features - Classic analog string ensemble synthesizer from the ‘70s - Authentic reproduction of original ARP/Eminent Solina MK II* circuitry - Legendary chorus ensemble effect featuring multi-stage Bucket Brigade Devices (BBDs) for rich and lively sounds - Authentic and classic phase shifter modeled after Small Stone* - Dedicated rate control and separate Color switch for fine-tuning of effects speed and tone ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C6WWK8ZF | | Body Material | Plastic | | Brand Name | Behringer | | Color | Black | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (79) | | Finish Type | Painted | | Included Components | Synthesizer | | Item Dimensions | 50.6 x 41 x 21.4 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Tabletop Synthesizer | | Item Weight | 1.6 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Music Tribe | | Material | Plastic and metal | | Model Name | Solina String | | Model Number | SOLINA STRING ENSEMBLE | | Part Number | 0718-AAM86-US1 | | Set Name | String Ensembles | | Sound Profile | Warm and Rich | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | MANUFACTURE | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Behringer - **Colour:** Black - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 50.6 x 41 x 21.4 centimeters - **Material:** Plastic and metal - **Model name:** Solina String ## Images ![Behringer Solia String Ensemble - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51e9Fdxv5XL.jpg) ![Behringer Solia String Ensemble - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j2D-kpEXL.jpg) ![Behringer Solia String Ensemble - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xn0+Cp6ML.jpg) ![Behringer Solia String Ensemble - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dAWbps0yL.jpg) ![Behringer Solia String Ensemble - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EuWa64AJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***O on 8 August 2025* O equipamento depende de efeito externo para gerar uma sonoridade mais adequada ao que pretende apresentar. O grande problema é que ele não admite pedal de sustain, o que é totalmente necessário neste tipo de sintetizador. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 31 October 2024* I am assembling a keyboard rig that makes the kinds of sounds found in prog rock bands of the 1970s. I have the Hammond clone. I have the Moog. What I lacked was the string ensemble - the kind of keyboard that made the distinctively cheesy background washes one associates with Pink Floyd, among others. You can buy them secondhand, but they are expensive, and, after half a century, fragile. The king of the string ensemble was the ARP Solina. But these days they are rarer than hens' teeth. Yes, there is an iPad app, but it doesn't quite have that distinctive smell of wet afghan coats and patchouli oil and being thrown out of the Marquee Club at 2 am.. Behringer obviously felt this need with a unit that reproduces the Solina in a compact Analog MIDI module. It's simplicity itself. Contrabass and cello sounds are in the left hand with separate volume. Viola, violin, trumpet and horn are in the right hand (the horn only works if the trumpet is already engaged). There is a control for overall tuning, and sliders for 'crescendo' (attack time), 'sustain' (release time), and overall volume. It's fully polyphonic. The killer feature is the ensemble (a modulation effect that's either on or off). An addition is a phaser (supposedly the guts of a classic 'Small Stone') that has two present depths and a rate switch. The MIDI 'in' socket is conveniently on the front panel. On the back there are all sorts of sockets for this and that, including for a computer; a MIDI thru; on-off switch, mono audio out (there's a separate mini-jack for headphones) and a socket for the supplied mains adapter. Now, all these sounds are almost (but not quite) entirely unlike the instruments they are meant to emulate -- but who cares? Nowadays we have sample libraries for that. The contrabass is authentically squelchy, but apart from that each sound on its own is rather weedy. The thing to do is engage all the sounds at once and kick in the modulation, and you're RIGHT THERE, shining on like a crazy diamond. Overall -- this is a highly specialised product. But if, like me, you're looking for THAT SOUND, and are frustrated by the expense and unreliability of secondhand units, there really is no other choice. There is obviously someone at Behringer who's an old prog-head, as the company is putting out good-value clones of all sorts of classic keyboards, from Minimoogs to Prophets. My question is -- when will they do their own version of a Mellotron? Watch the skies.... ### ⭐ Review *by A***N on 6 May 2025* This synth/organ itself is a really good recreation of the original with a really nice sound. It's a one trick pony with very few modern capabilities but that's not what it's about. It's about a fairly specific recognized range of retro organ sounds and the Solina does that beautifully. I've been getting some really nice and satisfying moments out of it and it plays well with other synths. Now that I have one to use and understand I have been able to see why I couldn't build an adequate recreation of this sound using other gear I already have. The electronics are a completely different approach to sound generation. Five stars for the Solina. The shipping on the other hand was absurd. Basically I had to wait 4 months with no tracking information (with a threat of up to 8 months) while the seller waited to get a cheap deal for themselves even though they said they had stock when I bought it. If a trade war hadn't broken out I'd still be waiting. If they haven't got something to sell they shouldn't be advertising. It's a borderline bait and switch. Realize if you buy one of these at this fair price (the Solina isn't complex in operation or build and shouldn't be in the $500 ranges) you could be waiting a very long time to see it. I should have bought it over the counter months ago for about $40 more. ## Frequently Bought Together - Behringer Solina String Ensemble Classic Analog Synthesizer - Mellbree MIDI Cable, 2-Pack 3-Feet Male to Male 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear - Behringer Pro-800 8-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/559992846-behringer-solia-string-ensemble](https://www.desertcart.at/products/559992846-behringer-solia-string-ensemble) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*