REQ: Cherry Audio Memorymode v1.2.0.125 MacOS
The Cherry Audio Memorymode is based upon the legendary Moog Memorymoog* synthesizer. The Memorymoog is simply one of the very best-sounding polyphonic programmable analog synthesizers of the 80s... perhaps one of the best ever made. Unfortunately, like other flagship American synths of the era, it fell short in a few important ways, and was ultimately doomed to fail in the marketplace. Facing stiff competition from other programmable polyphonic instruments including the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 and Oberheim's OB-X series, the Memorymoog was somewhat hastily designed and "pushed out the door" at a time when the Moog company was in serious peril. On the positive side, it featured a classic Minimoog-inspired three-oscillator voice architecture, as well as the Mini's velvety discrete transistor ladder filter, resulting in one of the beefiest-sounding analog synths ever created. Unfortunately, the company was in such a hurry to release a profitable product, it wasn't adequately tested and refined, resulting in frequent tuning and overall reliability issues.
These days, most of the original Memorymoog's serious issues can be addressed and resolved by a competent repair tech, and at the time of writing, restored examples trade for $15k or more! Fortunately, Cherry Audio's Memorymode replicates the incredible sound and feel of the original instrument at a minute fraction of the cost and throws in additional features, such as increased polyphony (up to 16 voices, as opposed to the original's 6 voices), extended modulation capabilities, an easy-to-use streamlined user interface, and a complement of high-quality effects including a phaser, ensemble, echo, and reverb.
Memorymode replicates the incredible sound and feel of the original instrument at a tiny fraction of the cost of a vintage original, delivering all the power and musicality of the Memorymoog at a price anyone can afford.
Memorymode delivers a one-two punch of huge tonality, with super-accurate replications of the original three-oscillator voice architecture and a precise implementation of the coveted ladder filter circuit. Further contributing to its famous hefty sound, Memorymode’s oscillator mixer gently overdrives when levels are cranked, just like the original.
Memorymode Features:
Precisely recreated ladder filter with selectable 12- and 24-dB/octave slopes
Authentically modeled three oscillator voice architecture
Up to 16-voice polyphony
Over 600 presets, programmed by industry veterans
Expanded Voice Modulation section with up to six simultaneous destinations
Improved arpeggio section w/tempo sync
Drift control for increased analog realism
Tempo-syncable LFO
Detunable unison mode with up to 48 oscillators per key
Improved single-key chord memory mode
Modern button for beefy lows and crystalline highs
Highly optimized coding for high performance with ultra-low CPU load
Advanced one-click UI magnification
Comprehensive MPE support
Studio-quality phaser, ensemble, delay with tempo sync, and reverb effects
Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls