The Streichfett String Synthesizer is a brand new string synthesizer made by Waldof. Based on String Synthesizers from the 1970s-1980s the Streichfett String Synthesizer delivers a unique variety of tones in a compact sleek design. Fitted with a dual sound engine allowing it to efficiently process a polyphonic string section and a monophonic solo section simultaneously the Streichfett String Synthesizer has a large range of options when it comes to fine tuning your tone. Containing factory installed presets on board the device it also gives the user the opportunity to create and save up to twelve of their own sound settings. Streichfett combines the best of the previously extinct species of String Synthesizers of the 70s and early 80s. Its dual sound engine features a fully polyphonic strings section and an eight voice solo section which is essential for recreating how adult movies sounded thirty years ago. The Ensemble Effect handles lubrication of the String Section while the Effects section adds adjustable Phaser and Reverb. Additionally the Animate Effect can be used to modulate the strings registration allowing spectacular sound morphs. The Solo Section offset presets named Bass E-Piano or Clavi and just like in your typical string machine the sound has little to do with that name. Instead these are shimmering and slightly percussive sounds that blend well with the string section. Although the User Interface is simple and easy to comprehend it controls a rather complex sound engine which is capable to deliver rich and creamy pads unlike any other instrument. Twelve patches can be stored and selected in the Memory section USB and MIDI are of course on board. Features Fully polyphonic Strings Section with Violin Viola Cello Brass Organ and Choir presets 2nd Layer with Violin/Viola Voicing Ensemble Effect for String Section Typical String Envelope Generator with Crescendo and Release Monophonic Solo Section offering Bass E-Piano Clavi Synth and Pluto sounds Dedicated Tremolo for Solo Section Switchable Envelope generator with variable Sustain setting and Attack/Decay (Release) function Effect Section with Animate Phaser or Reverb Layer or Split for Solo Section Dedicated balance knob for quick adjustment of layered/split sounds Fully programmable with 3 x 4 memory locations Specifications Controls: Volume Pot Strings Section with organic preset select Crescendo and Release pots 3-state Octave switch (Base/Both/8va) 3-state 2nd voice switch Ensemble Effect pushbutton Solo Section with organic solo sound select pot Tremolo pot 3 state split switch (splitpoint low/mid/layer) 2 state sustain switch Balance pot with center detend Effect Section with 3 state switch (Chorus/Phase/Animate) Effect Depth pot 3 state switch for memory bank position (A B C) 4 pushbuttons for program number (1 to 4) Full MIDI/USB Control Connections: Stereo Audio out (Left/Stereo Right/Mono) Headphone out USB MIDI MIDI in/out