Cherry Audio PS-3300

Cherry Audio PS-3300

Cherry Audio PS-3300: PS-3300 Synthesizer. A Giant Japanese Monster.

 

Electronic Delivery

PLEASE NOTE: This product is delivered via secure, electronic delivery. You will receive the full product license (with instructions) direct to your email. Enjoy a safe and fast way to get the latest version and full support direct from the manufacturer.

Description

PS-3300 is a virtual analog emulation of Korg’s semi-modular polyphonic synthesizer from 1977. Cherry Audio has faithfully recreated this rare and legendary synth, including its massive sound, signature resonator sweeps, and extensive patching capabilities.

Big In Japan… And Everywhere Else

The Korg PS-3300 was a massive and expensive synthesizer produced between 1977 and 1981, with only about 50 units ever made. Its semi-modular design and flexible architecture for rich, evolving timbres have earned it the reputation of the “holy grail of polyphonic analog synths.” Its unique architecture includes three independent “signal generator” panels, each a complete polyphonic synthesizer. Each panel features 12 individually tunable oscillator banks, filters, envelopes, and VCAs for every note, allowing all 48 keys to be played simultaneously with independent articulation. Dual LFOs and triple voltage-controllable resonators further shape its distinctive tone.

Dedicated Master Panel

A master panel features a mixer, sample & hold, an envelope generator, and two CV processors. Its 67 front-panel jacks offer extensive modulation possibilities. The PS-3300’s high production cost made it a highly sought-after instrument by artists like Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Aphex Twin, due to its broad and bold sound. Originally priced at $7,500, a unit sold for nearly $100,000 in 2021, highlighting its rarity and mystique.

Features

The virtual PS-3300 includes:

• Faithful virtual analog emulation of the original synthesizer.
• Three independent “signal generator” panels with oscillators (six waveforms), filters, resonators, envelopes, LFOs, and per-note tuning.
• Polyphonic mode with up to 24 voices and three monophonic modes.
• Semi-modular design with a virtual jack and cable system for patching.
• Master mixer panel with sample & hold, general envelope, and CV processors.
• Integrated studio-quality effects: chorus, echo, and three types of reverb.
• Over 360 professionally designed presets, including a bonus Legacy collection.
• Available as a standalone virtual instrument and in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX formats.

Tech Specs

MAC
macOS 10.13 or above
Memory: 8 GB
CPU: Native Apple M1 or greater processor support, including Ultra. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, STAND-ALONE
WINDOWS
Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11)
Memory: 8 GB
CPU: 3.4 GHz Quad-Core computer
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, STAND-ALONE

* Any references to any brands on this site/page including reference to brands and instruments, are provided for description purposes only. For example references to instrument brands are provided to describe the sound of the instrument and/or the instrument used in the sample. Plugin Max do not have (nor do they claim) any association with or endorsement by these brands. Any goodwill attached to those brands rest with the brand owner. Plugin Max or its suppliers do not accept any liability in relation to the content of the product or the accuracy of the description.