Dreamsynth by Cherry Audio synth plugin interface

Dreamsynth: Hybrid Analog+Digital Synth by Cherry Audio

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Dreamsynth is a hybrid synth plugin from Cherry Audio that combines virtual analog and sampled PCM oscillators with polyphonic string synthesis, modulation and effects. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.

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01Overview

Dreamsynth is modeled on the hybrid analog and digital synthesizers of the late 1980s, instruments that paired digital oscillators with analog-style filters. Cherry Audio's design uses six oscillators across three dual-waveform sections, with up to 16 voices of polyphony. Its stereo filters, an independent 16-voice string synth and a wide modulation matrix give producers a flexible starting point for pads, leads, basses and evolving textures.

Best for

Analog-style pads
Evolving textures
Polyphonic leads
Sample-based basses
Rhythmic vector tones
MPE expressive performance

Developer: Cherry Audio
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three dual-waveform oscillators, six virtual analog or PCM sample oscillators
Up to 16 voices of polyphony
430 looping, one-shot and single-cycle waveforms
Fully polyphonic 16-voice string synthesizer with its own layering and splits
OB-style 12 dB/octave multimode stereo filters
20 modulation sources and over 40 destinations
Three tempo-syncable LFOs and tempo-synced arpeggiator
Modulatable effects including Galactic reverb and a 12-stage phaser
MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support

03In depth

Oscillators, Waveforms and Sound Character

Three dual-waveform oscillators provide six simultaneous virtual analog or PCM sample-based oscillators. The synth includes 430 looping, one-shot and single-cycle waveforms, so you can combine modeled analog shapes with sampled material. When modulation is applied, the A/B wave mix controls can produce evolving or rhythmic vector tones.

The OB-style 12 dB/octave multimode stereo filters cover a wide range, from subtle shaping to aggressive resonant sweeps. Analog drift control adds slight pitch and tuning variation for a less static sound.

Modulation, Effects and Performance Features

Dreamsynth offers 20 modulation sources and more than 40 destinations, including effects parameters. Routings are set through pop-up menus and invertible knobs, and three tempo-syncable LFOs add rhythmic motion. Polyphonic aftertouch can serve as a polyphonic modulation source.

The effects section includes distortion and sample-crushing options, a 12-stage phaser, chorus, flanger, rotary speaker, delay and reverb, including the new Galactic reverb algorithm. MPE support is available when used with a DAW and a controller that supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Cherry Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Dreamsynth support?

Dreamsynth is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

Which operating systems does Dreamsynth run on?

Dreamsynth supports Windows and macOS. The Mac version supports macOS 13 Ventura and includes native Apple M1 processor support. Windows 7 or later, including Windows 11, is supported.

What do I need to use MPE with Dreamsynth?

MPE requires a DAW and a hardware controller that supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression. A 64-bit system is required, and 8GB of RAM is recommended.

What do I need to use Dreamsynth?

Dreamsynth runs as a plugin inside a compatible DAW or as a Standalone application. A 64-bit system with 8GB of RAM and a quad-core processor is recommended.