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Solaris Pre-Order information

UPDATED March 15, 2023:

Pricing for Solaris keyboard:

As we prepare for the next production, we now have committed to top panel colors, and there are no more white top panels remaining. There are only 2 black top panels available. The price for the OLED version is $4999. If prepaid in full, there will be a $200 discount, otherwise a deposit of 50% is required to reserve a unit.

(Prices in Euros are calculated at the current exchange rate when purchasing.)

For North America purchases, you can use PayPal with an account or credit card to send a payment to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For EU customers, please send me an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for direct wire information.

When you send in your contact information, please include your shipping address and a contact phone number.

Pricing for Solaris tabletop:

We are now taking pre-orders for the Solaris tabletop. Hardware is identical to the Solaris OLED keyboard, except no keyboard, ribbon, joystick, or wheels. Price is $3499 plus shipping if prepaid in full. Delivery expected to be by end of 2nd quarter 2023. If you are in the EU, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the price in Euros.

Solaris Voice Expander Now Available

Built in a 1U-sized cabinet, while not a full 19" width (and does not ship with 'rack ears’), the Voice Expander uses the same motherboard as the keyboard version, and adds another 10 voices of polyphony when using Poly Chain. (Just make sure both units have the same Program data on their CF cards!). You can also just layer it with your current Solaris. All parameters are connected to a Solaris front panel (via SysEx) for easy editing. Sales and production are handled by Sonic Core, with price at 1839 EUR net. Please contact Sonic Core at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or ordering.

All sales (except Voice Expander) are now limited to direct orders only, with the following exception:

  • customers living in Japan - please contact Fukusan Kigyo Co.,Ltd. for Solaris information.
  • Note that I do not accept payment by credit card, except via PayPal. Only PayPal or bank wire is acceptable at this time.

Thanks to those of you who have shown such interest in Solaris (tm)!

As always, prices and terms are subject to change without notice

Solaris is trademarked by John Bowen

 

Terms & Conditions

1. Purchase numbers are assigned by date and time of your pre-order.

2. The Solaris now comes with a 3-year warranty on parts and labor if purchased directly from this Web site (2 years for purchases prior to July 1, 2013), and 1-year if purchased through a retail store.

3. All sales from this Web site are 100% guaranteed; if you're unhappy with your purchase, you can return it within 2 weeks for a full refund as long as the synth is still in new condition. You would also have to pay shipping on the return. Any damage to the unit (scratches, dings, etc.) will be accounted for by a deduction of your refund.

* Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.