The Octave Cat by Cherry Audio is a meticulously crafted emulation of the legendary CAT synthesizer, originally designed by Carmine Bonanno and released by Octave Electronics in 1976. This duophonic synthesizer became famous for its powerful and aggressive sound, thanks to its unique features such as cross-modulation, dual sub-oscillators, and a resonant lowpass filter. The Octave Cat not only replicates the original hardware’s fat, savage sound but also enhances it with modern features like expanded polyphony and a robust integrated effects suite. Whether you’re looking to recreate the sounds of classic electronic music or explore new sonic territories, the Octave Cat offers the perfect blend of vintage character and modern flexibility.
Key Features:
- Exacting Emulation:
- Over 300 Presets:
- Dual Panel Views:
- Flexible Voice Modes:
- Vintage VCOs:
- Classic 24 dB/Oct Filter:
- Accurate Transient Generators:
- Sample and Hold:
- Advanced Modulation:
- Integrated Effects Suite:
- Dual-Channel Sequencer:
- Selectable Skins:
- MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE):
- Complete MIDI Control:
- Enhanced Usability:
- Documentation:
- Formats:
System Requirements
OCTAVE CAT is compatible with both macOS and Windows operating systems and is designed to work seamlessly with most modern music production setups.
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11), 64-bit required.
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or above, including macOS 13 Ventura. 64-bit required. Native Apple M1 processor support, including Apple M1 Ultra.
Hardware:
- CPU: 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1 CPU
- Memory: 8GB of RAM recommended
- Storage: 21 MB
OCTAVE CAT has been tested and is compatible with major DAWs, ensuring a smooth experience for producers and musicians.
