Cherry Audio Elka-X

Cherry Audio Elka-X

Cherry Audio Elka-X: Elka-X Synthesizer. A Renaissance Synthesizer.

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Description

Cherry Audio Elka-X Synthesizer is a software emulation of the rare ELKA Synthex, an Italian analog synthesizer from the early eighties. The original Synthex featured unique elements like digitally-controlled analog oscillators, a versatile multimode filter, and an onboard analog chorus, giving it a distinct sound. It was multitimbral, allowing two patches to be played simultaneously in split or layer mode, and included a four-track monophonic step-sequencer. Notable users included Stevie Wonder, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, and Jean-Michel Jarre.

X-pertly Extended And Enhanced!

Based on a vintage Synthex, Cherry Audio’s Elka-X accurately replicates the original’s tone, DCOs, dynamic filter, and chorus while enhancing its features for modern use. The polyphony has been increased, with mono and unison modes added, along with velocity response. The filter and LFOs have expanded functionality, and the original’s step sequencer has been improved, now including a complete arpeggiator. New features include chord memory, studio-quality echo and reverb effects with independent settings for both layers, and over 500 professional patches. The Elka-X keeps the soul of the classic synth while delivering an expanded experience for 21st-century studios.

Features

• 16 polyphonic voices which can be layered or split across the keyboard
• Panel Control for selecting layers, with a utility function for exchanging settings between the Lower and Upper sound layers, or even between presets
• Two DCO oscillators with triangle, sawtooth, square, and variable pulse waveforms and independent tuning
• Modes for polyphonic, single voice, and unison monophonic with unison detune
• PWM Cross Modulation and Ring Modulation for both oscillators
• White or Pink Noise Generator
• CEM3320-style multimode filter with 12 or 24 dB/oct lowpass, 6 or 12 dB/oct bandpass, or 12 dB/oct highpass
• Two tempo-syncable LFOs
• Two independent modulation sections: a fixed LFO 1 section, and performance-oriented LFO 2 section, intended for use with pitch and mod wheel controllers
• LFO 1 has triangle, sawtooth, ramp, bipolar square, unipolar square, and random waveforms; LFO 2 triangle waveform only
• ADSR Filter and Amplifier envelope generators with Velocity control
• Multi Trigger for the ADSR Filter and Amplifier envelope generators (in monophonic modes)
• Chord Memory and Oscillator 2 sync
• Tempo Sync buttons for LFO 1 and 2, Sequencer rate, Arpeggio rate, and Echo rate for easy sync to DAW project tempo
• Step Sequencer utility operation for copying, swapping, and moving sequencer data between tracks, or from one presets to another
• Glide (pitch envelope) and Portamento (standard glide), independently enabled for each oscillator
• Arpeggiator with tempo sync, independently assignable to both layers
• Studio-quality chorus, echo delay, and reverb effects, including our acclaimed “Galactic” reverb algorithm
• Over 500 presets created by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans
• Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls, with easy-to-use MIDI learn
• Preset and Global level MIDI mapping
• Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
• User-adjustable oversampling control

Tech Specs

MAC
macOS 10.9 or above (including macOS 12)
Memory: 8 GB
Disk: 8 GB
CPU: Quad-core computer
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, STAND-ALONE
WINDOWS
Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11)
Memory: 8 GB
Disk: 8 GB
CPU: Quad-core computer
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, RTAS, STAND-ALONE

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