Behringer Solina vs Solina software clones

A comparison between Behringer Solina String Ensemble and three different Solina software clones: Arturia Solina V2 (virtual analog), UVI String Machines 2 (sampled based) and a Solina sample pack från BiggaGiggas (samples).
The settings used in all examples is all instruments, ensemble on, medium bass volume, medium crescendo and medium release.
Some of the instruments are made to shine in stereo but for the sake of comparison everything is in here in mono, just as the original Solina was made as well as the hardware Behringer clone. No external processing such EQ has been applied but small settings on the instruments to reproduce about the same sound as close as possible and volume matching.
The purpose of the comparison is to show the different character of the hardware Solina clone and some Solina software clones.

[@orangeman1131]

Thank you for this excellent comparison. I agree that the order played is the correct order from best to worst. For single notes, it isn’t so easy to distinguish, but with chords, the differences are obvious. I have the Behringer hardware and Arturia Solina. I never made this comparison, but now I appreciate my Behringer so much more.

[@analogprophet]

To me the Behringer Solina stands out. The sound is instantly there. The Arturia sounds great as well but needs some tweaking to get that natural unprocessed sound as it is flooded with effects, stereoized and tweaked in different directions by default.

[@richim2326]

Nice post... if I had to choose, the order you played them, would be my choice... thanks for this post.

[@analogprophet]

Thank you! It is my order of choice as well.

[@huemorris6099]

Agreed. I found my Arturia Solina vst to be a favorite as of late, but would love a hardware version. Behri has nailed it, and I'm surprised at how different the vst sampled versions are... They seem to be so much darker, in a 'not better' way. Nice video!

[@starglider101]

That's what all the comparisons should be made. 🌸No effects 🟰 Exactly the same notes 👀see what is been played thru the sequencer

[@analogprophet]

Thank you!

[@frankschneider7190]

great job 😊 thx

[@analogprophet]

Thank you!