Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 is a dual-layer Memorymoog-inspired analog poly: 16 voices per layer, rebuilt model, MPE, Touch Animator. $69, $39 upgrade.
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Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 vs Arturia Prophet-5 V
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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A software emulation of the classic Prophet-5 Rev 2 polyphonic analog synthesizer, with modeled VCOs, SSM filter, Poly-Mod, and effects.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 | Arturia Prophet-5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69 ($39 upgrade) | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.5 |
| Formats | AU, VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone | VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Emulated hardware | — | Prophet-5 Rev 2 |
| Oscillators | — | 2 modeled SSM VCOs with 5 waveforms, noise generator, hard-sync |
| Filter | — | Modeled SSM 2040 low-pass filter |
| Modulation | — | Poly-Mod |
| Arpeggiator | — | 5-pattern arpeggiator |
| Effects | — | 16 built-in effects across 3 configurable slots |
| Microtuning | — | MPE and MTS-ESP compatible |
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