Behringer SOLINA or VC340 Vocoder? Analogue String Machines Compared!

If you are interested in a real new analogue string synthesizer, you have the choice between two Behringers: The Solina String Ensemble and the VC-340 Vocoder, which is a beautiful replica of the Roland Vocoder Plus from the early eighties. This video will help you to make a better choice! Enjoy! In any case, buy your Behringer Synths here (Affiliate-Link): thmn.to/thoprod/567206?partner_id=51772 thmn.to/thoprod/458341?partner_id=51772

Even if you hate Behringer, you can not honestly deny that they are fans of these instruments, that they are ‘true believers’ in the sense of wanting to maintain the lineage of our shared musical history. Bit flowery perhaps, but without Behringer I would never own a System 55, 50 years after first encountering one on campus in the 70’s.

I bought the VC340 first and was surprised how similar it sounded to the Solina. Close, but no “Have A Cigar.” When the Solina was finally released, I ordered it immediately and was not disappointed. It truly is a one of a kind sound and Behringer nailed it.

I have both and i love them equally. The VC-340 for Vangelis string sounds (Bladerunner...) and the Solina for Jean-Michel Jarre string sounds (Oxygene...)

I can´t describe what I feel when I hear those Solina strings 3:18. It's the most heavenly sound in the world.

I just want them to make an RS-505 and I'll be happy forever.

Solina with phaser sounds like Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran - his chords on Girls on Film. I saw another video on VC340 where the player made it sound like the solo synth part on the Psychadelic Furs song Love My Way. Just the string comparison video I needed. Thank you!

VC340 for Vangelis sound and Solina for tangerine dream, Pink Floyd and JMJ sound. You can buy the two instruments togheter.

There is no better instrument. Both have their own flavours. I intend to buy both

Try using the vc 340 with pingpond delay and then long lush reverb. With strings and voices It is great angelic sound. A lot of people seem to compare these machines. as if they are competitors But they are different animals with some overlap. So you should realy have. One of each. Thanks to Behringer we have them back in a new small form with MIDI. It was not easy recreating these with modern electronics and still fully voiced to every key. WHAT THER BOTH NEED IS A SUSTANE PED FUNCTION !!!

For high disco strings the Solina. In every other aspect the VC. Remember Vangelis!

Ideally both - with a Streichfett to add some more ethereal overtones.

Instant Kraftwerk with the VC340

I would buy the VC340 first, since it already has the keyboard. I would need a 4 octave keyboard for the Solina. Both sound amazing.

I'd buy both of these string ensembles, they sound equally good and would work together as a perfect pair.

Thanks, it was quite helpful. Please continue with more educational content like that, showing features, how do they compare, and so on.

I have both and I love them both. The Solina is a one trick pony and that's what I love about it. It does one thing and does it very well. You get all the different instrument settings to sculpt the sound just like you want it. It does the David Bowie sounds very well. The VC340 only has one particular string sound which also sounds great and you have the vocoder with it and that's just awesome to have. Of course if you play the Solina with the VC340 MIDI then you can mix both sounds together and create a really phat string sound because the Solina has a bass section that really goes low and can make the room shake with the right speakers :)

You make a good case for both keyboards, but I watched your earlier video on the VC-340 and it sold me on it. However, this sells me on the Solina as well, so, thank you again! They both have their fine points that are unique to each. Cannot wait to get my hands on the Solina with its haunting and also shimmering voices.

I love the sound of the VC340, I find it really good for subtle background layers and often use it with an external chorus. The Solina is very tempting... I do have an old Roland RS-101 fron 1975 but it's broken. Sounds amazing when it does work though, and very different to the VP-330 that the Behringer is based on.

Great video comparison. Thanks for making this. Cheers! ✌️