CR-78 Drum Machine

The CR-78 Drum Machine by Cherry Audio is a meticulously crafted virtual instrument that brings the iconic sounds of Roland’s 1978 CR-78 into the modern era. Known for its punchy analog tones and distinctive preset rhythms, the original CR-78 was the first microprocessor-controlled drum machine, making it a trailblazer in music production. Cherry Audio’s version faithfully recreates the original sounds using modeled synthesis rather than samples, ensuring the highest fidelity, and takes a significant leap forward by making every sound fully editable.

In addition to all 34 of the original factory preset rhythms, the CR-78 Drum Machine includes over 250 additional rhythm and sound presets that push the boundaries far beyond the classic CR-78 tones. The user-friendly interface now features an X0X-style button-per-step programming, making it easier than ever to craft intricate patterns. An enhanced song mode allows for complex pattern chaining, and the flexible effects/mixer panel offers a complete set of studio-quality effects, including overdrive, flanger, delay, and gated reverb, which can be applied to each instrument individually via a unique “one-button mixer send.”

Whether you’re looking to recreate the beats that defined a generation or explore new sonic landscapes, the CR-78 Drum Machine provides the tools to make it happen, complete with modern conveniences like MIDI control, DAW automation, and drag-export functionality.

Key Features:

• Accurate Sound Modeling: All original CR-78 sounds are modeled with precision, no samples used.
• 34 Factory Presets: Includes all original preset rhythms and “variation/fill-in” patterns.
• Extensive Sound Library: Over 250 additional rhythm and sound presets, expanding the CR-78’s sonic possibilities.
• X0X-Style Programming: Intuitive 16- or 24-step pattern programming interface with real-time step entering.
• Song Mode: Create complex arrangements with up to 99 patterns and 99 steps per song.
• Flexible Effects/Mixer: Studio-quality effects (overdrive, flanger, delay, gated reverb) with innovative “one-button mixer send” for each instrument.
• MIDI Integration: External MIDI triggering with velocity sensitivity and user-assignable note mapping.
• Drag-Export Functionality: Easily drag patterns to your DAW as MIDI tracks or export as Standard MIDI Files.
• Separate Out Version: Plug-in version offers independent processing of each instrument in a DAW.
• DAW Sync: Super accurate DAW synchronization and user-adjustable oversampling control.
• Comprehensive Control: Complete MIDI control and DAW automation, with easy-to-use MIDI learn and mapping.
• User-Friendly Interface: Cherry Audio’s Focus zoom-in feature, along with standard UI zoom and resize options.