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PS-20 Polyphonic Synthesizer

Virtual Instruments MPE Plugin by Cherry Audio
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PS-20 Polyphonic Synthesizer
PS-20 Polyphonic Synthesizer by Cherry Audio is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin and a Software Application for macOS and Windows. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin, an AAX Plugin and a Standalone Application.
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1.4.0
Windows Requirements: Windows 7 or above, 64-bit required. Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended.
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1.4.0
macOS Requirements: macOS 10.9 or above, 64-bit required. M1 processor compatible (via Rosetta 2). Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended.
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PS-20 Polyphonic Synthesizer is an ultra-realistic, polyphonic, hot-rodded tribute to Korg's renowned MS-20. First and foremost, PS-20's dual highpass/lowpass filters super accurately recreate the MS-20's famous raunchy sound in all of its squelchy, screaming glory. In addition to its unique filters, the MS-20's other signature feature is its modular-style patch panel. We've reconfigured the patch panel from the original instrument, adding many desired in and out patch points for all oscillators, filters, and VCAs, correcting the confusing terminology of the original, and throwing in a few extras that greatly expand its usability.

Every part of the instrument has been "souped up" with killer features, including 16-note polyphony, a unique three-layer, eight-step sequencer with flexible CV outs, and integrated effects, including a beastly distortion, modulation echo with stereo spread, and a lush digital reverb with fantastic spring and plate emulations.

The PS-20 truly is one of the most quirky and unique instruments we've released. Between its sometimes unpredictable filter behavior, and the tremendous flexibility of its patch panel and sequencer, the possibilities are endless, and the creative "happy accident" quotient of PS-20 is simply off the charts.

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PS-20 Synthesizer Features:

Super-accurate modeling of classic MS-style highpass and lowpass filters.

Up to 16-voice polyphony with random voice panning available.

Over 320 mind-blowing 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, next-generation 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.

PS-20 is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats.

A free 30-day demo of PS-20 is available. This demo will play white noise periodically, but is otherwise unlimited.

Latest User Reviews

Average user rating of 2.00 from 1 review
PS-20 Polyphonic Synthesizer

Reviewed By Stoffel11 [all]
February 11th, 2023
Version reviewed: 1.4.0 on Mac

Superb simulation of the original device, but:

The copy protection system wants to register the plugin and load some stuff online from time to time.

At homestudio that's ok, but on stage you mostly have no internet and therefore it's a very high risk to use this plugin there. I had several connections to the support, got some solutions but have still this annoying behavior. So only two and not five stars.

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