ATOMIKA - Launching October 9 from Cherry Audio

video upload by Cherry Audio

"The rumors are true: Cherry Audio's latest revolutionary collaboration with Mark Barton is launching on Wednesday, October 9th. Atomika is unlike anything you've seen or heard before!

(All sounds in this track are 100% Atomika)"

Step back in time with the Cherry Audio Blue3 tonewheel organ

video upload by CatSynth TV

See the announcement post here.

"We present Blue3 from Cherry Audio, a meticulous recreation of the legendary Hammond tonewheel organs, including the B-3, C-3, A-100, CV, M-3, and L-3 models. This instrument was originally developed by GG Audio, but was recently acquired by Cherry Audio, who have further developed it and released this latest version with a revamped interface and additional features.

00:00 Introduction
00:22 History and Background
01:10 Overview
02:37 Main Panel: Drawbars
06:37 Main Panel: Percussion, Rotary Speakers, and Vibrato
12:27 Cabinet Panel
22:36 Edit Panel
27:38 Effects section
30:51 Factory Presets
33:12 Conclusion Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content. Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com Patreon: / catsynth Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Cherry Audio Introduces Blue3 Organ

video upload by Cherry Audio

"Blue3 Organ painstakingly simulates every feature, circuit, and, more importantly, every source of imperfection to deliver its authentic sound. GG Audio's Blue3 garnered critical acclaim, and now, under the stewardship of Cherry Audio, Blue3 is back, better than ever, and costs only $49."

Cherry Audio | B3yond Preset Pack for Blue3 Organ

video upload by Cherry Audio

"B3yond Preset Pack for Blue3 Organ by James Dyson, featuring 100 more out-of-this-world presets that showcase how the Cherry Audio effects extend Blue3 beyond the typical tonewheel sound, and take advantage of splits, mod wheel, and aftertouch on compatible MIDI controllers."

via Cherry Audio

"GG Audio's Blue3 tonewheel organ is back, better, and more affordable, with a whole new look from Cherry Audio.

Blue3 is a meticulously modeled — not sampled — virtual instrument that replicates the most famous tonewheel organs in the world: the B-3, C-3, A-100, L-100, CV, and M-3 models. With 31 tonewheel sets accurately capturing variations between vintage instruments, 91 modeled tonewheels with phase synchronization, and authentically emulated scanner vibrato/chorus, Blue3 delivers the iconic, soulful sounds associated with nearly a century of blues, gospel, rock, and jazz classics.

Cherry Audio's Blue3 features a new, beautifully designed user interface with Main, Edit, Cabinet, and Perform sections. And it goes beyond the traditional B3 sound by adding three studio-quality stompbox-style effects: Tape Echo Delay, Reverb with Spring, Plate, and Hall, and a Seven-band Graphic EQ.

Blue3 offers full polyphony for upper, lower, and pedal manuals, a customizable keyboard split function, and handy drawbar utilities including Copy, Swap, Reset, and Randomize. Tones can be further refined with settings for condition, key click, percussion, and multiple overdrive options.

The Cabinet page provides six speaker options and adjustable rotary speed with acceleration and deceleration. The microphone simulation includes spread and distance controls, four mic selections, and click-and-drag placement in an updated UI.

With MIDI mapping and a rich library of over 200 presets covering classic to modern tones, Blue3 is the ultimate package for both stage and studio."

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Cherry Audio Chroma - "Possible Future" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Vintage Treassure & one of the most interesting Poly Synths by Arp re-created by Cherry Audio - Chroma is here!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/cherry-aud...

Chroma having wide pallete of sounds : from classic analog tones through cinematic landscapes to modular & spacey patterns.

"Possible Future" soundset conitans 61 organic preset:

Big Authentic Strings
Space Pads
Wdge Plucks
Deep Basses
Cutting Leads
Massive Poly's
Modular Sounds

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation.

From Cinematic Soundtrack through Synthwave & Ambient tracks to modern electronica - all is here.

All instructions included in the pack
Touch the Legend with our "Possible Future" Soundset!"

Cherry Audio | Blue3 is Back September 4th

video upload by Cherry Audio

"GG Audio's acclaimed Blue3 is coming back, and it's better, more affordable, and has a whole new look (with a few surprises) from Cherry Audio."

Michael Whalen Introduces Cherry Audio's Wurlybird 140B

video upload by Cherry Audio

Update: CatSynth TV video added below.

"Michael Whalen is a composer, producer, recording artist, and Cherry Audio supporter who has created vibrant music spanning various genres. He has produced 44 solo albums and won numerous awards for his film, television, and advertising work, including two Emmy® Awards, ten Clio Awards, a BMI Award, and four Global Music Awards. Cherry Audio is thrilled to have Michael introduce the new Wurlybird 140B, our first sample-based electro-acoustic virtual instrument.

Read our new interview where we catch-up with Michael on his latest release, Watercolor Sky, and get his thoughts on Wurlybird and more: https://cherryaudio.com/news/an-inter...

Michael's latest release, 'Watercolor Sky,' celebrates his love for Windham Hill Records, the independent record label in the 1980s and 1990s that practically created its own genre. Watercolor Sky is nine tracks of contemporary instrumental music from the prolific composer, and features a dream team of musical talent including Mark Isham, Michael Manring, Nancy Rumbel, Will Ackerman, and Charlie Bisharat. The album is available now from Bandcamp and your favorite streaming services at https://linktr.ee/MichaelWhalenMusic

Cherry Audio's Wurlybird 140B is modeled after the rare and revered 1964 Wurlitzer 140B electronic piano. Wurlybird 140B promises unparalleled sound quality and authenticity for musicians and producers alike. Now available at the astonishingly affordable price of only $39, this plugin makes its dynamic vibe accessible to all.

Get Wurlybird today at https://cherryaudio.com/wurlybird

Wurlybird 140B is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for macOS and Windows. A free 30-day demo is available for those eager to experience its magic firsthand. Visit https://cherryaudio.com/wurlybird for additional product details, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos from talented keyboardists."

Cherry Audio Wurlybird 140B - a detailed demo and tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a detailed look at the features and presets in the new Wurlybird 140B from Cherry Audio, a recreation of what some consider the best of the Wurlitzer electric pianos, the model 140B. These are far more elusive than the better known 200 series, but our friends at Cherry Audio were able locate one for extensive sampling and modeling for this version, which sounds great and (as an electric piano enthusiast) is a lot of fun to play."

00:00 Introduction
00:25 History
01:40 Overview
02:27 Features from the original 140B
05:39 Effects section
14:58 Factory presets
19:59 Conclusion

All examples in this video performed by host Amanda Chaudhary, who regularly plays electric pianos in her own music. https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com

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The beautiful & scenic Taconic Parkway in Westchester County, New York

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a ride along the beautiful and scenic Taconic Parkway in Westchester County, New York. The Taconic functions as a freeway in the northern suburbs of New York City and one of the main routes connecting north to the state capital in Albany. The highway is designed to be in harmonic with its landscape, sometimes broad and open, sometimes narrower and winder, as the terrain changes.

In this first of multiple videos, we start just north of its junction with the Saw Mill Parkway (as seen in a previous video) and heading north passing NY routes 100 and 133 in Millwood and Chappaqua (where CatSynth creator and host Amanda Chaudhary grew up), crossing the Croton Reservoir on the AMVETS Memorial Bridge, and passing Franklin D Roosevelt State Park. We turn off the Taconic onto the Bear Mountain Parkway, US 202 and NY 35.

The music through most of this video is the track "Taconic Parkway Bridge" off of Amanda Chaudhary's new album January Suborbital Denomination. The track features composer and musician Jerry King on electronic guitars in addition to Amanda on keyboards and synthesizers. You can hear (and purchase) the album at:
https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com/...

Synthesizers on "Taconic Parkway Bridge" include:
Arturia Pigments, 2600 V, Synthi V, Delay Brigade
Arturia MiniFreak
Yamaha RX5 vintage drum machine
Cherry Audio Elka-X, GX-80, and Stardust-201 tape delay

Additional music features:
Cherry Audio MemoryMode, Chroma, and Stardust-201
Arturia CMI V
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse (Kontakt)
AudioThing Wires

00:00 Introduction
00:10 Hawthorne, Briarcliff Manor, and Mount Pleasant
02:13 Millwood, Chappaqua, Ossining
04:02 Crossing the AMVETS Memorial Bridge into Yorktown
06:05 Exiting onto the Bear Mountain Parkway, and US 202 / NY 35


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Chroma Multi-Lane Filter Modulation

video upload by Dome Music Technologies

"This patch uses the Misfit Audio Drum Sequencer and the Poly Pressure Encoder to play different rhythmical patterns to each voice of the Cherry Chroma."

Stunning DIY VST Controllers by Craigyb

This one is in via Florian Anwander via the Sequencer.de forum.

According to the creator of these controllers, Craigyb:

"So when I was 16 (around 45 years ago) I used to dream of the Arp Quadra. A friend of mine who wasn't a keyboard player, but just wealthy bought one and it was sat in his front room doing nothing unless I could call around after school and have a play on this great synth.

Now I know I could probably afford to buy one, but the wife would kill me quicker than the Russians, so instead I took Cherry Audio's VST of the Quadra and created a physical beast with a PC built in to create sounds.

I then followed that up with a synth that I've never met in real life AFAIK but is also quite legendary, the Elka Synth (again a VST emulation by Cherry Audio).

I'm currently working on the Memory Moog version (MemoryMode by Cherry Audio) and I just need to finish the actual hardware as the software controller is complete."

Further below are a few more creations from Craigyb in a separate thread on the Sequencer.de forum here.

"This is a small collection of some of the real synths and accessories I have built over the last 4 years.

Details of most of the schematics and code can be found on my GitHub page http://github.com/craigyjp

A Roland A110 clone
Rack version of a VA polysynth with extras
A rack version of the MiniDexed
A Dual DCO monosynth based on Hagiwo VCO
6 voice polysynth based on the Polykit
16 voice bitimbral rack mount
FV1 based rack mount effects with memory
Gligli Prophet 600 clone with extras
Mellotron sample playback synth
Source inspired monosynth with memories
8 voice poly again Hagiwo DCO based
A 6 voice VCDCO based poly with memory
Dual XVA1 synths and editor in one keyboard
A MIDI analyzer/converter/injector USB and DIN
Roland MKS30 display upgrade to OLEDs
Arturia CS80v editor/controller
OSC Oscar Clone"

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California Highway 49 - Descending into Merced River Vallay

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We drive a short stretch of California Highway 49, the "Golden Chain Highway", as it descends into a deep valley cut by the Merced River (and partially submerged by the eastern end of Lake McClure). The section of road features numerous tight switchbacks before crossing a bridge over the river. This crossing is near the former community of Bagby, which was submerged when Lake McClure was formed.

The original music by Amanda Chaudhary is based around the rupak tal (7-beat) rhythm from Hindustani classical music. Instead of a tabla, we use the Cherry Audio CR-78 drum machine for the tal.

Instrumentation:
Cherry Audio CR-78, Memorymode, and Chroma
AudioModeling SWAM Solo Cello
Arturia MiniBrute 2 analog synth
Arturia Pigments and EFX Fragments
Waterphone from EastWest Stormdrum 2
AudioThing Wires

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Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 215 with Special Guests, Cherry Audio!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with Andrew Longhurst, Kent Spong and our very special guests, Dan & Mitchell of Cherry Audio!

This week we're delighted to welcome back Dan & Mitchell of Cherry Audio to talk about their latest offering, the Cherry Audio Chroma! We will also be ruminating about all the news coming out of Superbooth '24 in Berlin, from which we hope Rob will make an appearance!"

New Cherry Audio Chroma Demos

New demos have been added to the announcement post for Cherry Audio's new virtual Chroma soft synth here.

Cherry Audio Announces the Rebirth of the Long-Awaited Chroma Synthesizer

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio | Chroma Synthesizer

2. Cherry Audio | Chroma Classics Preset Pack

Chroma Classics Preset Pack for Chroma features an additional 100 phenomenal presets by Cherry Audio's Director of Sound Design, James Terris, blending vintage tones with a contemporary feel.

https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

3. Cherry Audio | The Story of Chroma

"Dive into the captivating history of the Rhodes Chroma synthesizer with "The Story of Chroma," a documentary that traces its revolutionary path from the final days of ARP Instruments to its celebrated release by Rhodes in 1982. This compelling video brings to life the innovative spirit of the Chroma through the firsthand accounts of those who stood at the forefront of its creation. Hear from Dr. Tom Rhea, a renowned electronic music historian, Michael Brigida, a dedicated ARP and Rhodes product specialist, and Mary Lock, the esteemed service manager for both companies, as they recount the synthesizer's development, challenges, and triumphs. Featuring exclusive interviews and insights, this documentary not only explores the technical breakthroughs and musical possibilities the Chroma introduced but also celebrates its enduring legacy and the recent resurgence through Cherry Audio’s efforts. Witness the story of a musical marvel that continues to inspire innovation and creativity in the world of music.

Produced by Daniel Keller
Editing and graphics by Mal Meehan
Music by James Terris"

4. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Chroma Synthesizer

Synth designer Mitchell Sigman of Cherry Audio introduces Chroma, Cherry Audio's virtual instrument that emulates the 1982 Rhodes Chroma polyphonic analog synthesizer and its Expander unit.

Online User Guide at https://docs.cherryaudio.com/cherry-a...

0:10 Introduction
1:18 User Interface Basics
4:44 Voice Architecture and Patch Configuration
9:43 The Chroma Arpeggiator
11:37 Sweep Generators (the LFOs)
17:02 Envelope Generators
19:46 Chroma CPU Usage

Cherry Audio Chroma User Videos


1. Cherry Audio Chroma: A demo + tutorial of an elusive analog synth - CatSynth TV - Patreon

We take a deep dive into Cherry Audio's new Chroma, a meticulous recreation of the legendary and elusive Rhodes Chroma. It was a polyphonic analog synthesizer that came with some unique features, notably the ability to reconfigure the signal path among its oscillators, filters, and VCAs, opening up a wider range of sound possibilities. Cherry Audio's version combines these features with a modern user interface that allows direct manipulation of the parameters (unlike the original with a single data slider), and adds a full-featured effects section. We go over the expansive feature set of this instrument, showing you how each feature works and how to use them to make your own sounds.

00:00 Introduction
00:27 History of the Chroma synthesizer
01:38 Presenting the Cherry Audio Chroma
02:39 Oscillator features
06:56 Filter features
11:17 VCA features
12:42 Dual Layers configuration
16:49 Dual Layers + Oscillator Sync
18:47 Dual Layers + Ring Modulation
21:13 Filter FM
23:54 Parallel Filters
26:09 Parallel Filters + Oscillator Sync
27:04 Series Filters
31:44 Effects section
32:38 Factory Presets
39:41 Conclusion

2. Cherry Audio Chroma Expander Sounds of Chaos Beauty Virtual Synthesizer - Rik Marston Official - AhnyxianSoundDesign

3. Cherry Audio Chroma Expander Sounds of Light & Darkness Virtual Synthesizer VST - Rik Marston Official - AhnyxianSoundDesign

Press release follows:

May 14, 2024: Cherry Audio is excited to unveil Chroma, a groundbreaking virtual instrument that brings the legendary sounds of the 1982 Rhodes Chroma into the digital age.

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Saw Mill River Parkway (from the NYS Thruway to the Taconic Parkway)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A ride along the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County on a beautiful autumn day. We exit from the New York State Thruway (I-87 and I-287) onto the northbound Saw Mill. This segment is a narrow winding freeway through some wooded areas of Westchester. We exit in Hawthorne, NY onto the northbound Taconic State Parkway, a highway that we will follow in future videos.

Because this section of the Saw Mill reminds me a bit of California Highway 13 (the Warren Freeway) in the Oakland Hills, we are bringing back the music from our CA 13 video along with some changes and updates. The music is in 13/8 meter.

Instruments featured include:
Tabla from EastWest Ra, with MOK Filtryg dual filter
Arturia Wurli V and Buchla Easel V
Sequential Prophet 12
Cherry Audio GX-80 and Sines
Crank Sturgeon Pocket Gamelan
Arturia MiniBrute
Qu-Bit Prism multi-dimensional effects module
Strymon StarLab
Bass from EastWest Fab Four"

California Highway 111 and Interstate 10, Palm Springs

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along Interstate 10 and California Highway 111 in the desert from the vicinity of Cabezon to Palm Springs on a lovely Spring Day

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, with G Calvin Weston on drums. All other parts played by Amanda using the following instruments:
Audio Modeling SWAM Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone
Cherry Audio PS-3300, Pro Soloist, Elka-X
Arturia Stage 73 V
Minimoog
QuBit Prism
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon StarLab
EastWest Ministry of Rock (bass)
AudioThing Wires

For more music by Amanda Chaudhary, please visit amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com
For more music by G Calvin Weston, please visit soundscaperecordinglab.com

Filmed on 8 April 2024. We did not attend Coachella."

♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (79)

video upload by Bata

"This jam is a little weird. My phone was on low battery which made the video slightly glitchy. I was a bit distracted during this recording so it's maybe a bit more boring than usual. There is also a couple mysterious audio drop outs near the end of the video. I didn't notice these prior to uploading so it's possible something went wrong when combining the audio and video files or something.

5U Modular (Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Clavia Nord Wave
Cherry Audio Voltage Modular (software modular)
cre8audio East Beast
Elta Music PF-3 Stereo Multimode Filter (Formanta Polivoks chips)
Erica Synths Syntrx II
Landscape Noon
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly (x2)
Make Noise 0-ctrl (analog sequencer/touch keyboard)
Moog Source
Roland TR-55
Simmons SDS-V
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk11
Yamaha CS-15 (with UAD Bermuda Triangle distortion plugin)"

Cherry Audio Moog Series III VST Spotted

This one was spotted and sent in via electraumatisme.

Note the Cherry labels at the bottom of each module. It looks like Cherry/MRB

You can see it for yourself at 24:04 in this video.

Update: according to Atomic Shadow this actually appears to be the currently availabile VM900 Collection.

You can find videos dating back to 2021 here, intro video here. I'm not finding any videos mentioning the VM900 after 2021.

If anyone knows otherwise, feel free to leave a comment.

Update2 via Robert Saint John in the comments: "[Atomic Shadow] is correct, this is simply the Cherry Audio/MRB bundle of VM900 modules for Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular platform, released in October 2021. We have not announced any plans to release this as a standalone or VST instrument"

“Why Modern Digital Synthesis Is More Analog Than Analog” - Mark Barton

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Link to Mark Bartons Paper

https://cherryaudio.com/news/why-mode..."

Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway): Pasadena to Newhall

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We travel California Interest 210 west and north from Pasadena to its western terminus with I-5 just south of Newhall (Santa Clarita). We start on the California 710 stub freeway (the northernmost end of the unconstructed I-710 through Alhambra and Pasadena), which feeds in into I-210 west through Pasadena, the town of La Canada Flintridge, and the northernmost sections of Los Angeles terminating at I-5 just before it's junction with California Highway 14. This scenic route passes through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, and we also pass California Highway 2 and Highway 118 along the way.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Minimoog (1979 model, fully restored)
Cherry Audio CR-78 drum machine and Sines
Strymon Starlab
UAD Electra 88
Arturia Mellotron V and Pigments
Morphor Plectrum Karlplus-Strong module
Rossum Electro-music Morpheus Z-plane filter
East West Fab Four (bass), Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (contrabassoon), Fantasy Brass (Wagner Tubas)
AudioThing GongAmp and Reels

For more music, please visit https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com"
Also see Interstate 710 (Long Beach to Pasadena) - original synth soundtrack

Cherry Audio CR-78 Make FUN Phat Beats Virtual Drum Machine Synthesizer

video upload by Rik Marston Official

See the announcement post here.

"'Cherry Audio CR-78 Make FUN Phat Beats'
The Cherry Audio CR-78 is super awesome & a BLAST to use!
Use the original patterns or make your own!
Chain patterns into songs! It's easy! And FUN!
This video I tweak preset patterns & explore the user interface.
I love the instant effects, too! Near the end I explore the FX section!
You can get lost creating variation after variation of beats! SWEET!
Rik's rating: A+++++!
**Watch in HD!** ** No Talking!** **Turn it up!**
My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."