Cherry Audio has introduced SH-MAX synthesizer, a virtual instrument plugin for Mac & Windows that they say is inspired by three synthesizers from the Roland’s SH series of the ’70s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A.
They say that “SH-MAX captures the bold sound of the SH-5, while incorporating features and aesthetics from the other models.”
SH-MAX brings together capabilities from a variety of Roland’s ’70s era synths:
It features dual oscillators, two LFOs and ADSR envelopes, the dual-parallel multimode and bandpass filter sections, and the five-channel mixer of the SH-5 (1976), plus a ring modulator and sample/hold capability.
Also included are autobend, duophony, filter FM, and the syncable VCOs with additional waveforms found in the SH-7 (1978).
The extra additive-style oscillator from the SH-3A (1975) further enhances sound design flexibility.
Moreover, SH-MAX incorporates and expands upon the expressive touch performance of the SH-2000 (1973) and features an onboard sequencer inspired by the Model 104 of the System 100 semi-modular synthesizer from 1975.
SH-MAX combines these features with modern software capabilities, letting it support mono, duophonic, and 16-voice polyphonic operation. It also features three unique retro interface themes that pay homage to the aesthetic of the SH-3A, SH-5, and SH-7. Additionally, optional drift and slop controls for the oscillators, filters, amp, and dual envelope generators can be used to add more ‘vintage analog’ to your patches.
Cherry Audio’s SH-MAX synthesizer is available now for $59.
GPU Audio, a company that’s helped pioneer using powerful GPU graphics cards for audio DSP (digital signal processing), has announced Soundcore, their new Pro Audio division, and a new tool for real time audio separation.
The company has branded its Pro Audio division as Soundcore. Soundcore from GPU Audio will be the technology at the heart of their vision for Pro Audio acceleration and they’re proud to share this news with you today.
Soundcore offers a variety of capabilities, including:
Standalone App and Plugin Development
Realtime Neural Network Inference
Cloud Processing
High Channel Count Processing
The company also shared that it’s introduced a new tool for real-time source separation, utilizing deep learning for music demixing.
Demixing is a fairly new capability in the pro-audio field, allowing you to split a mixed track of audio into individual components. This can be a powerful tool for remixing, processing pre-recorded audio and more.
GPU Audio’s latest SDK module provides a neural network adapted for real-time low-latency applications, which they say offers “huge potential for remixing and noise-cancelling audio streams in real-time.”
The system uses a combination of spectral and waveform domain data, providing accurate and artifact-free processing, and uses GPU Audio’s patented technology to deliver extremely low latencies.
The GPU Audio SDK is available now and is free to download and evaluate.
Developer Patrik Skoog let us know that he’s released a new tool, Echoe, that he designed to make it easy to share stems, tracks and other audio files without the hassles of other tools, like compressed previews and expiring links.
Echoe streams WAV/AIFF, has playlists and notion-style folders, share links, comments anyone can reply to, tags, versions, and notes.
Skoog says that Echoe is built specifically for audio workflows, rather than social sharing platforms like Soundcloud, so it’s tailored to the needs of audio professionals.
Features:
Unlimited Upload – Upload masters, demos, stems, and mixes — and also zipped project folders and image files
Instant Previews – Waveform and frequency analyzer playback generated immediately upon upload
Smart Organization – Keep projects tidy with folders, playlists, versioning, file notes, and tags.
Visual Context – Attach artwork to playlists by uploading your own or stock images via Unsplash
Secure Sharing – Create private links for clients and protect sensitive unreleased material with passwords
Time-Stamped Feedback – Collaborators can comment directly on the waveform — toggle on or off per playlist
Echoe is available now. A Free tier lets you try it out with 1GB of storage. If you like the tool, paid options are available, starting at €10/month for 500GB of storage.
