Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 is a dual-layer Memorymoog-inspired analog poly: 16 voices per layer, rebuilt model, MPE, Touch Animator. $69, $39 upgrade.
Plugin comparison
Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 vs Cherry Audio Pentaphonic
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Cherry Audio Pentaphonic is a $59 recreation of the rare 1981 Gleeman hybrid synth, with up to 16 voices, three UI themes, and a polyphonic step sequencer.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 | Cherry Audio Pentaphonic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69 ($39 upgrade) | $59 |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | AU, VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone | AU, VST, VST3, AAX, standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Voices | — | Mono, unison, or 2–16 |
| Oscillators | — | 3 DCOs per voice, 8 stair-stepped waveforms, PWM, sync, noise |
| Filter | — | 24 dB 4-pole and 12 dB 2-pole low-pass, key tracking |
| Sequencer | — | 16×4 polyphonic steps, arp, Parameter Animator |
| Effects | — | 22, up to 5 in a chain |
| Presets | — | 375+, plus a $9.99 Translucent pack |
| Disk | — | 196 MB |
| System | — | macOS 10.13+ or Windows 7+, 64-bit |
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