Cherry Audio

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2018
Developer: Cherry Audio
Pricing: Paid products from $39, free download manager
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

Indexes

Audio/Music Production

Overview

Cherry Audio develops virtual synthesizer instruments, effects, and audio software emulating vintage hardware such as the Crumar DS-2, SH-MAX, Mercury-8, and Roland CR-78 drum machine. It offers modeled synthesis for editable sounds rather than sample-based emulations, along with original instruments like Harmonia for polyphonic tones via additive-like techniques. The software targets music producers using digital audio workstations (DAWs) for virtual instrument plugins.

Key Features

Modeled Synthesis - Recreates vintage synthesizer tones using modeling for full editability, as in the CR-78 drum machine.
Vintage Emulations - Emulates hardware like Crumar DS-2, SH-MAX, Mercury-8, Trident, and Memorymode inspired by Memorymoog.
Original Synthesizers - Includes instruments like Harmonia with oscillators producing up to eight simultaneous pitches.
Sync Download Manager - Free application for managing downloads, installations, updates, and demos of Cherry Audio products.
Studio Effects - Provides four effects with send buttons, mixer, compressor, and six-band graphic EQ in products like CR-78.
Preset Library - Over 12,000 professionally designed presets across 28 vintage emulations and original instruments.
Modular Platform - Massive modular synthesizer platform among the product offerings.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Individual Products	$39-$59	Single virtual instruments like Memorymode ($39) or CR-78 ($59)
Sync Download Manager	Free	Download, installation, update, and demo management for Cherry Audio products

Platforms & Requirements

Cherry Audio plugins run on macOS and Windows as VST synthesizers compatible with DAWs. The Sync manager is available for download on these platforms with a free 30-day trial option. Specific minimum requirements are not detailed in sources.

Integrations & Ecosystem

VST plugin format for DAWs
Account-based preset and update management via Sync
Demo and trial installations through Sync
Effects and mixer integration within instruments

Alternatives

App	Difference
Arturia Analog Lab	Broader collection of emulated synths and instruments with similar vintage focus but more bundled packs.
u-he Diva	Analog modeling synth emphasizing precise hardware emulation over Cherry Audio's editable modeled approach.
Roland Cloud	Official Roland emulations including CR-78 with sample-based elements unlike Cherry Audio's modeling.
Softube Model series	Component-modeled vintage synths with modular flexibility similar to Cherry Audio's offerings.

Reputation

Cherry Audio is recognized for accurate vintage synthesizer emulations using modeled synthesis, enabling editable parameters not found in sample-based plugins. Users appreciate the affordability of products like Memorymode at $39 and the Sync manager for streamlined management. Sources lack user reviews, but product announcements highlight innovations like Harmonia's polyphonic capabilities.

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