Flagship Mercury Synthesis for Any Mix
Based on one of the 1980's most prolific analog synthesizer models, Cherry Audio's Mercury-8 places indispensable analog power directly within your DAW of choice. Armed with a period-correct look and feel, Mercury-8 retains its predecessor's potent signal path, complete with dual oscillators, a bi-layer, 16-voice architecture, and onboard ADSR envelope and LFO power. That said, Mercury-8 doesn't stop there. Along with its historic operation, Mercury-8 supplies a wealth of modern utilities, including onboard effects, custom presets, and user-friendly click-to-assign functionality. Prefer to perform? Mercury-8 is ready to take the stage, thanks to a convenient standalone playing mode that's easy to control with any compatible MIDI controller. Whether you're after the tonal prowess of this virtual synth's illustrious, historic sibling or simply in need of a new addition to your VI arsenal, fire up Mercury-8 and explore decade-spanning sonic revelry.
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Historically-accurate analog operation
Cherry Audio's Mercury-8 doesn't just look like its legendary '80s analog predecessor — it behaves much the same, ensuring authentic inclusions in any mix. It all starts with a massive, dual-layer, 16-voice architecture, bolstered by dual oscillators that function in triangle, ramp, sine, sawtooth, noise, and square/pulse waveforms, allowing for the development of versatile sonic foundations. From there, it's up to you to take hold of Mercury-8's two onboard ADSR envelopes, high- and lowpass filters, and tempo-syncable LFO to cement any sound to best fit your mix. Not sure where to start? No problem: over 600 factory presets ensure immediate creative inspiration and playability, allowing you to accent any mix or performance with professional tones.
A dynamic powerhouse
Need to tap into some much-needed modulation? Mercury-8 features a range of dynamic controls onboard to ensure that no patch goes without some impressive movement. A tempo-syncable LFO with retrigger functionality works in conjunction with Mercury-8's comprehensive 4-slot modulation matrix. The result? The ability to easily click and assign several parameters in order to summon unique effects, manufacture swells, create subtle movements, and beyond.
Cherry Audio Mercury-8 Features:
- Cherry Audio's flagship remodel of the beloved '80s analog synthesizer classic
- Massive dual-layer voicing design with 16 polyphonic voices per layer promises rich, evolving textures with plenty of in-depth shaping potential
- 2 oscillators per voice with triangle, ramp, sine, sawtooth, noise, and square/pulse waveforms with onboard pitch modulation
- Potent highpass and resonant lowpass filters per layer promote ample sonic sculpting possibilities
- 2 full ADSR envelopes per layer with built-in velocity, modulation, and amp controls for versatile sound expressivity
- Tempo-syncable LFO with retrigger utility ensures maximum dynamic leeway while remaining on step with your current mix
- Vintage-inspired analog drift and condition controls
- Multi-voice mode provides subtle to extreme voice variations within any patch
- Onboard digital display interface with clickable access to important features for easy management
- Comprehensive mod matrix with four slots and click-to-assign functionality
- Syncable and transposable arpeggiator for each layer allots immediate access to unique arps, melodics, rhythms, and more
- 3 built-in customizable FX chains for creative tail-end experimentation
- 600+ factory-built presets provide immediate creative inspiration and playability
