Virtual synthesizer that combines the sound and features of the 1970s SH-5, SH-7 and SH-3A synthesizers into one instrument with up to 16 voices, a step sequencer and 20 effects.

At its core is the bold sound of the SH-5 with two oscillators, two LFOs, parallel filters (multimode and bandpass), ring modulator and sample and hold; from the SH-7 come autobend, duophony, filter FM and syncable VCOs with extra waveforms, and from the SH-3A the additive-style oscillator. In the stereo mixer you route VCO-1, VCO-2A, VCO-2B, ring mod and noise individually to the VCF, the bandpass filter or the VCA, each path with its own effects chain. An SH-2000-inspired Touch Effects panel with polyphonic aftertouch, a four-channel step sequencer modelled on the Model 104 and optional drift and slop controls for extra analogue character expand the possibilities. Three retro interface themes in the style of the SH-3A, SH-5 and SH-7 and over 300 presets are included.

Features

• Combines the SH-5, SH-7 and SH-3A, with three switchable retro interface themes
• Mono, duophonic, unison and polyphonic modes with up to 16 voices
• SH-2000-inspired touch effects: four slots, 47 destinations, controlled by channel or polyphonic aftertouch
• Model 104-inspired four-channel step sequencer with up to 16 steps each, chainable to 32 or 64 steps, with MIDI output
• 20 effects in four customisable effects chains, compatible with Trident and Mercury-8
• Over 300 presets, two tempo-syncable LFOs, adjustable oversampling and MIDI learn

Technical details

• Type: virtual instrument (synthesizer)
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX, standalone
• Architecture: 64-bit
• Licensing: computer-bound, internet connection required for activation

System requirements

• macOS 10.13 or later (macOS 13 Ventura supported), native support for Apple M1 including M1 Ultra
• Windows 7 or later (including Windows 11)
• Processor (macOS): 3.4 GHz quad-core or Apple M1
• Processor (Windows): 3.4 GHz quad-core
• RAM: 8 GB
• Internet connection required for product activation

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://store.cherryaudio.com/redeem. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.