Cherry Audio SH-MAX Synthesizer

SH-MAX is a virtual instrument plugin based on three remarkable SH-series synthesizers from the 1970s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A. But SH-MAX is far from a simple first-time emulation of these classic instruments in software. Cherry Audio took the undeniably bold sound of the SH-5, combined it with the best features from the other models, and infused it with even more power and versatility. With its assertive tone, versatility, and stunning interface, SH-MAX promises to transform your studio experience, making it feel like a synthesis powerhouse is right at your fingertips. 

SH-MAX Synthesizer Features:

• Software virtual instrument plugin based on the sound and features of the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A synthesizers of the 1970s
• Three interface themes, each reflecting the distinct aesthetics of the SH-3A, SH-5, and SH-7
• Highly optimized voicing architecture with monophonic, duophonic, unison, and 16 voice polyphonic modes
• Five sound sources: VCO-1, VCO-2A, VCO-2B, Ring Modulator, and Noise
• Two parallel filter sections: Multimode with lowpass, bandpass, and highpass, and a separate dedicated bandpass filter
• Two tempo-syncable LFOs with retrigger options
• Sample & hold, ring modulator, autobend, vibrato, and portamento
• Two full ADSR envelopes per layer with velocity and loop options
• Flexible signal path options allow individual sound routing to either or both filters, or bypass them directly to the VCA
• Adjustable VCO, VCF, and VCA drift, and EG slop for a more analog vibe
• Over 300 professionally designed presets in 14 categories
• Comprehensive touch effects inspired by the SH-2000 with four slots and simple click-to-assign functionality with 47 destinations controlled by channel or polyphonic aftertouch with compatible controllers
• Syncable and transposable and chainable step sequencer (four channels, up to 16 steps each) inspired by the Model 104 with start, stop, audition, and humanize options, accurate DAW clock and step synchronization, and MIDI output to compatible DAWs
• The sequencer can send MIDI notes to a DAW timeline if the DAW supports recording MIDI from a plugin
• Four independent customizable effects chains, one for each signal path plus a global layer, with an individual effects modulator for each layer
• 20 studio-quality effects that can be arranged, saved, and recalled within their effects chains, which are compatible and can be shared with Cherry Audio's Trident and Mercury-8 synthesizers:
  • BBD Flanger, Compressor, Digital Delay, Digital Reverb, Distortion & EQ, Dual Delay, Dual Ensemble, Dual Phaser, Envelope Filter, Flanger & Chorus, Galactic Reverb, Lo-Fi, Lushverb, Ring Modulator, Seven Band EQ, Spring Reverb, Tape Echo, DCO Chorus, Panner, and Pulser
• Persistent effects quick controls for on/off, solo, bipolar modulator amount slider, and dry/wet mix for each effect. Global FX on/off, level, and stereo expand
• Standalone virtual instrument and plug-in versions included (AU, VST, VST3, AAX)
• User-adjustable oversampling control
• Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls, with easy-to-use MIDI learn and mapping (Preset and Global)
• Cherry Audio's popular Focus zoom-in feature, as well as standard UI zoom and resize via drag
• Complete documentation available directly online from the instrument or in downloadable PDF format

SH-MAX System Requirements:

macOS Requirements: macOS 10.13 or above. 64-bit required. Intel or Apple Silicon processor. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or Apple Silicon CPU with 8GB of RAM recommended. Hard disk space: 210 MB.