Cherry Audio PS-20 a Polyphonic, “Hot-Rodded” Korg MS-20 Synthesizer
Cherry Audio has introduced PS-20, a new software synthesizer. Cherry Audio PS-20 plugin is a “hot-rodded” VST version of Korg MS-20 Synthesizer. It promises everything you love about the MS-20 and plenty more.
If you are looking for a faithful hardware emulation of Korg MS-20, Korg has you covered with its mini and full-sized reboots, but if you want a “hot-rodded” plugin version, the PS-20 is the synth that will seduce you. As for sound-wise, the PS-20 sits on familiar, squelchy, screaming MS-20-style ground. Those much-loved, sometimes unpredictable filters are here, as is the modular-style patch panel. However, we are told that this has been reconfigured and simplified, with in and out patch points for all oscillators, filters and VCAs and a simplified interface. The patch panel cabling system from Cherry Audio Voltage Modular has been implemented, too. Other additions include 16 notes of polyphony, a three-layer, eight-step sequencer with CV outs, and built-in effects.
The PS-20 also features 320 presets, and offers MPE support. There’s a single-key chord memory mode, and an external signal processing section with sidechain input. It runs on PC and Mac as either an instrument or an effect, and in VST/AU/AAX formats.
*Features:
- Accurate modeling of classic MS-style highpass and lowpass filters
- Up to 16-voice polyphony with random voice panning available
- Over 320 presets
- Three-channel, eight-step sequencer with 1/2-step quantizer and tempo sync
- Single-key chord memory mode
- Expanded and simplified full-function patch panel
- Advanced patch panel cabling system from Voltage Modular
- External Signal Processor section with normalled sidechain input
- Virtual instrument and effect plug-in versions included
- Tempo-syncable modulation generator
- Unison detune for massive lead and bass sounds
- MPE support
- Four user-selectable interface color themes
- Distortion, studio-quality reverb, and mod echo with tempo sync effects
- Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
Find out more on the Cherry Audio website.
The PS-20 is available now at an intro price for just $29, and you can try before you buy with a 30-day demo version.