Cherry Audio SH-MAX Fuses Features From 3 Classic Roland Synths
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.
