Expressive E released four new software instruments called Soliste that work with MPE controllers. The company built virtual versions of violin, viola, cello and double bass using physical modeling technology. Musicians can control bow movements through hand gestures instead of regular keyboard inputs. The instruments respond to natural playing motions like tremolo and vibrato in real time.
The software works best with gesture controllers like the Osmose synthesizer but also functions with standard MIDI keyboards. Three playing modes let users choose between Classic, Virtuoso and Expressive control levels. Players can perform vibrato manually or let the software add it automatically during certain moments. The sound engine allows musicians to swap instrument bodies and change bow types.
Each instrument includes effects like brightness control, convolution reverb and three-band EQ. The complete four-instrument package costs 179 euros as an introductory price before rising to 299 euros. Single instruments sell for 59 euros each. The software runs on Mac and Windows computers through the company website.
The software works best with gesture controllers like the Osmose synthesizer but also functions with standard MIDI keyboards. Three playing modes let users choose between Classic, Virtuoso and Expressive control levels. Players can perform vibrato manually or let the software add it automatically during certain moments. The sound engine allows musicians to swap instrument bodies and change bow types.
Each instrument includes effects like brightness control, convolution reverb and three-band EQ. The complete four-instrument package costs 179 euros as an introductory price before rising to 299 euros. Single instruments sell for 59 euros each. The software runs on Mac and Windows computers through the company website.
