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Cherry Audio's Dreamsynth plug-in is a tribute to the celebrated hybrid analog/digital synthesizers of the mid-to-late 1980s. An innovative design blends flexible dual-wave morphing oscillators, stereo filters, fully polyphonic analog strings, extensive modulation, studio-quality effects and MPE support, all in an elegant vintage-style synth interface. Dreamsynth draws its inspiration from renowned synths including the Ensoniq ESQ-1, the Kawai "K" series and the Sequential Prophet VS. In the second half of the '80s, music production was rapidly transitioning from analog to digital. These "hybrid" synthesizers bridged the gap, combining the precision and flexibility of sampled digital oscillators with the warmth of analog filters. The combination of digital and analog sound produced instruments with character and a unique sonic fingerprint that still resonates today. Dreamsynth is a synthesizer incorporating the distinctive qualities of this remarkable era with the best features of modern software instruments to create a uniquely 21st-century hybrid.
Cherry Audio Dreamsynth Synthesizer Plug-in
Cherry Audio Dreamsynth Synthesizer Plug-in
Cherry Audio Dreamsynth Synthesizer Plug-in

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  • Three dual-waveform oscillators, amounting to six simultaneous virtual analog or PCM sample-based oscillators with up to 16 voices of polyphony
  • Authentically modeled virtual analog waveforms and 430 looping, one-shot and single-cycle waveforms
  • Fully polyphonic 16-voice string synthesizer which can be layered and split across the keyboard independent of the primary synth
  • OB-style 12 dB/octave multimode stereo filters
  • Extensive and accessible modulation capabilities, with 20 mod sources and over 40 destinations, including effects
  • Analog drift control for increased authenticity
  • Three tempo-syncable LFOs
  • Arpeggiator with tempo sync, independently assignable to the synth and string synth
  • Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
  • Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
  • User-adjustable oversampling control
  • Advanced one-click UI magnification
  • Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
  • Over 1,100 presets created by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans

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macOS Requirements:
  • macOS 10.9 or above (including macOS 12), 64-bit required
  • Native Apple M1 processor support
  • Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended
  • MPE requires a DAW and hardware controller supporting MIDI Polyphonic Expression
Windows Requirements:
  • Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11), 64-bit required
  • Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended
  • MPE requires a DAW and hardware controller supporting MIDI Polyphonic Expression

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