Cherry Audio has unveiled Harmonia, an original next-generation virtual instrument that seamlessly blends the nostalgia of vector and wave sequencing synthesizers from the 80s and 90s with sophisticated synthesis techniques and an inventive, intuitive interface. Boasting the same team behind the critically acclaimed Dreamsynth and award-winning Sines synthesizers, Harmonia produces lush, evolving polyphonic sounds that will captivate budding musicians and seasoned professionals alike.

Harnessing additive synthesis methods, each of Harmonia’s two powerful sample-based oscillators simultaneously delivers up to eight pitches tuned to harmonic series or semitone pitches. The volume for each pitch harmonic can be fixed or dynamic, and Harmonia’s unique interpolated harmonic scanning enables dramatic sweeps and melodious sequences through a single modulatable slider.

With hundreds of meticulously sampled waveforms sourced from various synthesizers, traditional instruments, and voices, as well as an array of quirky ‘lo-fi’ sounds, Harmonia offers a broad tonal palette not easily matched by most virtual instruments. Moreover, users can import their own samples effortlessly, and unique morphed and sequencer-like tones are easily created by simply varying combinations of waveform selection and harmonic presets.

Harmonia’s all-inclusive production experience goes one step further with flexible tone sculpting features including four syncable polyphonic LFOs, an expansive stereo multimode filter, and visual click-and-drag filter and amp envelopes. A massive eight-slot mod matrix with dozens of sources and destinations gives producers unparalleled flexibility and creativity to create unique and visionary music.

“Cherry Audio has been great at recreating classic vintage synths, but with Harmonia, they show that they’re equally adept at creating new methods of synthesis,” says Joe McGinty, the composer, keyboardist, and arranger widely known for his work with the Psychedelic Furs, The Ramones, and others. “Harmonia is unlike any other synth that I’ve played. Part additive, part sample playback, and part vector synth. You can even get into wavetable sounds. Many exciting presets are included, but I look forward to importing and manipulating my own samples.”

Harmonia includes all of Cherry Audio’s exceptional touches, such as support for aftertouch, flexible MIDI mapping, and a collection of over 350 professionally designed presets. Harmonia also has 17 studio-quality effects with various integrated distortion, modulation, echo, and reverb effects — all fully modulatable through the mod matrix. Collectively, Harmonia’s features make it the complete package, giving today’s music producers an otherworldly portal to access new sonic dimensions.

Also available from Cherry Audio is the Euphonic Sonics for Harmonia Preset Pack (sold separately), featuring 100 fabulous presets further showcasing Harmonia’s outstanding atmospheric tones, compelling sequences, dreamy pads, basses, poly synths, keys, leads, and more.

Harmonia has a low price of only US$49 (list $69) and is available now from Cherry Audio’s website and authorised resellers worldwide. The plugin is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for macOS (10.13 and above) and Windows (7 or above, including Windows 11). It includes native support for Apple’s M1 processor, including Apple M1 Ultra.

A free 30-day demo is available.

Cherry Audio has announced the release of Synth Stack 3, the 2022 update to its complete collection of 16 virtual instruments at an affordable price. Synth Stack 3 includes 13 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, two original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and 6,000 presets.

Synth Stack 3 Includes:

• Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums. A powerhouse collection of modular madness including 120 modules and over 600 presets
• DCO-106. A stunning recreation of the much-loved Juno-106 polysynth of the 80’s
• CA2600. A powerful, self-contained duo-phonic synthesizer inspired by the groundbreaking ARP 2600 synthesizer
• Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer. A super authentic recreation of the fun and funky Moog MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in 80s
• Polymode. Inspired by the groundbreaking Moog Polymoog synthesizer, one of the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers
• Eight Voice. A meticulous emulation of the immense Oberheim Eight Voice, one of the world’s rarest and most desirable vintage instruments
• PS-20. An ultra-realistic, polyphonic, hot-rodded tribute to Korg’s renowned MS-20
• Memorymode. Based upon the Memorymoog, one of the very best-sounding polyphonic programmable analog synthesizers of the 80s
• Mercury-4. A detailed emulation of one of the best-sounding and quirkiest polyphonic synthesizers of the late 1970’s, the Roland Jupiter-4
• Quadra. A reimagining of one of the quirkiest, rarest, and most curiosity-inspiring vintage synthesizers of all time, the 1978 ARP Quadra
• Dreamsynth (New). A tribute to the celebrated hybrid analog/digital synthesizers of the mid-to-late 1980s
• Miniverse (New). A painstaking virtual emulation of the granddaddy of all portable synthesizers focused on a single principle: absolute authenticity
• Lowdown (New). Recreates the super-fat, room-rattling sounds of the most legendary dual-oscillator bass pedal synth ever made.
• Elka-X (New). The award-winning virtual synthesizer based upon the legendary Synthex, a rare Italian analog synth manufactured by ELKA in the early eighties
• Sines (New). A sensational and innovative original polyphonic synthesizer that utilises diverse wave-shaping methods to bend pure waveforms into infinitely variable and complex shapes
• GX-80 (New). Cherry Audio’s visionary flagship synthesizer that combines the unparalleled sound and features of the fabled Yamaha GX-1 ‘Dream Machine’ and its renowned descendant, the CS-80

In total, Synth Stack 3 is packed with nearly $600 worth of products and is available now for the new low price of $299 — less than $19 per instrument. Cherry Audio customers who already own a previous version of Synth Stack or some of Cherry Audio’s instruments may also receive a discounted price at checkout when purchased directly from Cherry Audio.

Synth Stack 3 is available now from Cherry Audio and authorised resellers worldwide, and are provided in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for both macOS and Windows.

macOS Requirements:
macOS 10.13 or above
64-bit required
Native Apple M1 processor support
3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1 CPU with 8GB of RAM recommended
Updates for macOS Ventura pending for some Synth Stack 3 instruments

Windows Requirements:
Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11)
64-bit required
3.4 GHz Quad-Core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended

Cherry Audio is kicking off the 2022 holiday season with the release of GX-80 — their visionary flagship synthesizer that was over a year in the making. GX-80 is a transformative virtual instrument that combines the unparalleled sound and features of the fabled GX-1 ‘Dream Machine’ and its renowned descendant the CS-80, to create a powerhouse hybrid. Featuring the carefully crafted and intensely circuit-modelled DSP designs of award-winning developer Mark Barton, Cherry Audio has replicated every subtlety of the classics to create the most authentic emulation of its kind.

GX-80 is not just another CS-80 emulation. GX-80 adeptly integrates the GX-1’s distinctive feature set into the CS-80 architecture; most significantly, the massive dual-layer architecture that effectively made the GX-1 the equivalent of two CS-80s and then some. The GX-1’s unique resonant high-passed pulse and resonant band-passed sawtooth waves, octave-up triangle wave, and filter envelope inversion are incorporated, opening up a new universe of sonic experimentation. Most notably, GX-80 includes an expert reproduction of the legendary GX-1 filter, delivering exquisite timbres that even the mighty CS-80 cannot produce.

“With the GX-80, Cherry Audio have modelled and captured the nature of the GX-1 while bringing so much usability to it,” praises Michael Whalen, the Emmy Award-winning film and television composer, and international recording artist. “What’s interesting is that by putting the GX-1 roar under the hood, their CS-80 emulation sounds so much more realistic. The CS-80 is quirky and too many companies have ‘smoothed out’ the sound of it in trying to capture its nature. On the GX-80, Cherry Audio have really brought out the raw nature of the synth engine while giving the user so much more control. Frankly, this is the instrument that Yamaha should have built.”

A virtual reproduction of the CS-80 has long been the most popular request from Cherry Audio fans. The company began work in 2021 to make the dream a reality. DSP designer and developer Mark Barton’s extensive research of the original CS-80 and its schematics led him back to the CS-80’s predecessor, the indomitable GX-1. As a result, GX-80 combines all of the sonic characteristics of the originals with exceptional accuracy. When enhanced with GX-80’s discrete layer volume and panning controls, the result is a colossal dual-layer voicing architecture, 16 polyphonic voices per layer, capable of sounding two different CS-80 style sounds simultaneously in a split or stacked layer mode.

But Cherry Audio didn’t stop with the extraordinary sound, as the originals were also revered for their magnificent, expressive performance features. To provide the ultimate experience as close as possible to the original hardware, GX-80 adds a split keyboard mode and support for both polyphonic and monophonic aftertouch controllers. Further, Cherry Audio has added an innovative ‘last-note priority’ mode for simulated poly-aftertouch response with a monophonic channel aftertouch controller. With its dual-layer interface, over 1,000 stunning presets from expert sound designers, and integrated studio-quality effects, GX-80 is a singular effort worthy of the ‘flagship’ label.

“I have used both the both the GX-1 and the CS-80 for many years, and they are both absolute monster synths that do not sound or perform like anything else,” notes Vince Pupillo Jr, synth enthusiast and Associate Director of EMEAPP (Electronic Music Education Preservation Project). “GX-80 uncannily captures the essence of Yamaha’s polyphonic heyday in the mid-70s and the results are so powerful, expressive, and flexible. By adding so many great extra features while still staying faithful to the original hardware, Cherry Audio has untapped so much potential, essentially improving upon vintage perfection. GX-80 is a dream to play, record, and program.”

At last count, only a dozen operating GX-1s have been accounted for, and used CS-80s are rarely listed for less than $60,000. The rarity and exorbitant cost of both instruments has made it impossible for musicians to experience these legendary instruments. As such, Cherry Audio is making its flagship GX-80 synthesizer available at an astoundingly low price that anyone can afford — only $59. GX-80 is also available as part of Cherry Audio’s new and comprehensive Synth Stack 3 collection, which features all of its virtual instruments to date at an even more affordable price.

GX-80 is more than a best-of-both-worlds interpretation of the past, and far more than a replicant. Cherry Audio’s GX-80 is an unprecedented gateway to the sounds and music of an unrealised future.

GX-80 is available now from Cherry Audio and authorised resellers worldwide for Windows and macOS, with macOS 13 Ventura and native Apple M1 processor support, including Apple M1 Ultra.
GX-80 is provided in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, and a free 30-day demo is available.

Cherry Audio has announced Sines, an innovative new polyphonic software synthesizer utilising diverse waveshaping to bend pure sine waveforms into infinitely variable and complex shapes and sounds. With four sine-wave oscillators, wide-ranging modulation capabilities, and integrated effects, users can create a distinctive array of unique timbres ranging from the sublime to the sizzling.

The state-of-the-art interface provides immediate access to all sound parameters and comes alive with illuminated indicators, colour, and mini oscilloscopes, providing instant visual feedback. The primary sound-design controls highlight the ‘four of everything’ nature of Sines; four LFOs with 14 wave shapes, four oscillators, and four envelope generators. At the core of each section are unique sine-wave oscillator waveshaping controls; feedback, phase, width, shape, wavefold, and drive, along with a sub and super sine-wave oscillators. Phase modulation and ratio controls allow oscillators to be configured in modulator/carrier arrangements for four-op DX/FM-style synthesis.

Sines also features Cherry Audio’s most extensive multimode filter to date, an arpeggio, a cherry-picked selection of Cherry Audio’s acclaimed effects, a drift function, and an eight-band graphic EQ. Many controls include an adjacent mod source button, and an outrageously comprehensive four-slot mod matrix provides considerable modulation options for nearly every Sines parameter.

“We’ve been looking forward to bringing another of our novel concepts to life following the stunning success of Dreamsynth, our first original synthesizer,” said Dan Goldstein, CTO and lead developer at Cherry Audio. “Sines was an ideal opportunity to merge West Coast and East Coast synthesis styles in a way anyone can immediately explore to create their own sounds.”

“The exciting aspect of Sines is that it’s like having three synthesizers in one,” added Mitchell Sigman, Lead Designer. “The subtractive aspect processes waveshaped sine waves through an analog-style filter. The additive approach allows stacking of sine waves like a super powered tone-wheel organ. And the oscillators can be configured to modulate each other for classic DX-style FM results. We can’t wait to hear what users do with Sines!”

Sines includes all of Cherry Audio’s usual features, including polyphonic aftertouch, MIDI Polyphonic Expression, flexible MIDI mapping, and its industry-leading preset browser with a massive library of over 700 presets created by our elite team of sound artists. Altogether, Sines is the complete package for new frontiers in sound design and performance.

Sines is available for US$39 in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, for macOS and Windows. It includes native support for Apple’s M1 processor and is already compatible with macOS 13 Ventura.
A free 30-day demo is available.

Cherry Audio has announced the latest in its line of effects processor plugins. Galactic is a stellar algorithmic plugin that captures the expansive sounds of coveted classic digital hardware reverbs. With a decay time up to 35 seconds, it enables users to create massive, beautiful aural spaces. Galactic is a natural for transporting guitars, drums, keys, and even vocals into an extraterrestrial ambience.

Galactic began as an effect option in Cherry Audio’s highly acclaimed Dreamsynth. This was fine-tuned, with modulation and pre-delay added, and equipped it with an equalizer. A ducking function has also been added for the automatic reduction of reverb levels, setting Galactic apart from other spacey reverbs.

Galactic Reverb is intuitive to use and produces highly musical results. As with all its plugins, Galactic includes Cherry Audio’s convenient preset browser, loaded with over 50 ethereal presets. It can be used as an insert or bus effect, and is fully compatible with mono or stereo sources.

Galactic Reverb Features
• Authentically modelled classic reverb
• Modulation from 0.10Hz to 5.00kHz
• Pre-delay from 0ms to 500ms
• Decay from 0ms to 35,000ms
• Ducking with attenuation and recovery time controls
• Equalizer with low and high frequency controls
• Use as an insert or bus effect
• Compatible with mono or stereo input sources
• Preset browser with over 50 Presets for Drums, Ducking, Guitars, Keys, and Vocals, favoriting, and user presets
• Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls

Cherry Audio is introducing Galactic Reverb at the out-of-this-world price of only $19 (normally $29), with a seven day demo.
Galactic Reverb is available from cherryaudio.com and authorised resellers worldwide.
Compatible with Windows and macOS, in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and stand-alone formats.