Dreamsynth Synthesizer

Dreams Brought to Life

Cherry Audio’s Dreamsynth is a tribute to the celebrated hybrid analog+digital synthesizers of the mid-to-late 1980s. The innovative design blends flexible dual-wave morphing oscillators, stereo filters, fully polyphonic analog strings, extensive and easy-to-use modulation, studio-quality effects, and MPE support, all in an elegant vintage-style synth interface.

An Era of Innovation

Dreamsynth draws its inspiration from renowned synths including the Ensoniq ESQ-1, the Kawai “K” series, and the Sequential Prophet VS. In the second half of the ’80s, music production was rapidly transitioning from analog to digital. These “hybrid” synthesizers bridged the gap, combining the precision and flexibility of sampled digital oscillators with the warmth of analog filters. The combination of digital and analog sound produced instruments with character and a unique sonic fingerprint that still resonates today.

A Dream Come True

With the magic of these vintage classics in mind, we set out to create Dreamsynth. Dreamsynth is a “What if…?” synthesizer incorporating the distinctive qualities of this remarkable era with the best features of modern software instruments to create a uniquely 21st-century hybrid.

Key Features:

• Three dual-waveform oscillators: Six simultaneous virtual analog or PCM sample-based oscillators with up to 16 voices of polyphony.
• Authentic waveforms: Includes 430 looping, one-shot, and single-cycle waveforms.
• Fully polyphonic string synthesizer: A 16-voice string synthesizer that can be layered and split across the keyboard independent of the primary synth.
• OB-style stereo filters: 12 dB/octave multimode filters with stereo capabilities.
• Extensive modulation: 20 mod sources and over 40 destinations, including effects.
• Analog drift control: Adds increased authenticity to the analog sound.
• Three tempo-syncable LFOs: With independent assignments for the synth and string synth.
• Fully modulatable effects: Includes multiple distortion and sample-crushing options, a 12-stage phaser, chorus, flanger, rotary speaker effects, delay, and reverb, including the new “Galactic” reverb algorithm.
• MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support: Provides advanced expression control.
• Optimized performance: Highly optimized coding ensures ultra-low CPU load.
• User-adjustable oversampling: Allows control over the quality and performance balance.
• Advanced UI magnification: One-click UI magnification for easy viewing.
• Comprehensive MIDI and DAW support: Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls.
• Over 1100 presets: Created by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans.
• Available formats: AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone.
• Polyphonic Aftertouch: Used as a polyphonic modulation source.