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Vast sonic range at your fingertips
Cherry Audio Chroma's powerful synthesis engine includes 16 oscillators, 32 envelope generators, and a versatile filter section, all crafted to replicate the original Chroma's formidable sound. Users can explore 16 preconfigured signal paths or create custom configurations involving intricate modulation like filter FM, oscillator sync, and ring modulation. This expansive setup allows for a broad spectrum of sounds, from classic analog warmth to cutting-edge textures, suited for any musical genre or production environment.
Modulation made simple
One of the standout features of Cherry Audio Chroma is its enhanced user interface, which transforms the traditionally complex modulation setup into a straightforward, user-friendly experience. Comprehensive modulation menus enable rapid configuration of paths, significantly reducing the learning curve and making advanced sound design accessible to more users. This ease of use does not compromise depth, allowing for intricate sonic explorations.
Dual instrument functionality
Cherry Audio Chroma goes beyond simple emulation by incorporating the Expander mode, effectively doubling its capabilities with additional polyphonic voices. This feature allows users to layer or split sounds within the same interface, offering immense creative flexibility and doubling the polyphonic potential of the setup. Whether crafting dense, layered textures or performing live with versatile splits, the expanded functionality makes Chroma a standout in its class.
Presets and effects to inspire
With over 700 presets and seven integrated studio-quality effects, Cherry Audio Chroma offers an extensive toolkit for immediate musical expression. The curated presets range from the original factory settings to new, custom designs by sound design experts, ensuring that users have a wide array of starting points. Effects like distortion, phaser, delay, and reverb, along with a global EQ and limiter, provide the finishing touches needed to shape and refine any sound.
Features
- Exactingly faithful virtual analog emulation of the analog polyphonic synthesizer released by Rhodes in 1982, from its 16 polyphonic voices to its expressive velocity and polyphonic aftertouch capabilities
- 16 pre-figured signal paths with variable serial filter paths
- Full modelling across the entire hardware instruments including full modulation capabilities with comprehensive modulation pop-up menus
- Models the complete Chroma Expander, enabling an entire second Chroma synthesizer into the mix running in layer or split modes
- Directly update banks and patches from Chroma Expander hardware via SysEX importing
- 700 presets across a myriad of different categories, with 450 presets designed by Cherry Audio sound designers
- 16 Oscillators, Filters, VCAs, and LFOs, and 32 Envelope Generators
- Seven studio-quality effects including distortion, phaser, flange/chorus, delay and more
- Full MIDI compatibility throughout with MIDI learn functionality
- DAW automation compatibility
- Includes Cherry Audio's Focus Zoom-in feature as well as resizable interface via dragging
- User-adjustable oversampling control
- Chroma is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or above
- Windows: Windows 7 or above
- Processor:
- Mac: 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel or Apple Silicon processor
- Windows: 3.4 GHz Quad-Core computer
- RAM: 8GB
- Disk space: 74MB
- Product code: 1316-1055