Harmonia by Cherry Audio harmonic scanning synth plugin interface

Harmonia: Harmonic Scanning Synth by Cherry Audio

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Harmonia is a synth plugin from Cherry Audio that builds tones from two sample-based harmonic oscillators. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Harmonia uses two sample-based interpolated scanning oscillators. Each oscillator can produce several pitches at once, tuned either to a harmonic series or to semitones, and a single modulatable slider sweeps through the harmonics. The instrument includes a curated library of 285 waveforms in 11 categories and supports user-imported samples. Cherry Audio positions it as a tool for evolving pads, composite tones and sequencer-style melodies, with 350-plus presets and a complete modulation system.

Best for

Evolving pad sounds
Sequencer-style melodies
Composite harmonic tones
Modulated FX textures
Chord movement
Experimental sound design

Developer: Cherry Audio
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two sample-based interpolated scanning harmonic oscillators
285 curated waveforms in 11 categories plus user sample import
Stereo waveform samples for a wider, organic character
Monophonic and polyphonic modes with up to 16 voices
Six Harmonic Presets for Harmonic mode, 23 for Semitone mode
Four tempo-syncable LFOs with ten waveforms
Multimode filter with lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch
Eight-slot modulation matrix with 19 sources and 80 destinations

03In depth

Harmonic Scanning and Sound Character

Harmonia's oscillators scan through sampled harmonics rather than relying on a single static waveform. In Harmonic mode, six Harmonic Presets sweep through sample harmonics to create evolving tones or stack multiple harmonics into composite sounds. Semitone mode offers 23 Harmonic Presets aimed at sequencer-like melodies and undulating chords.

Most waveform samples are stereo, which the developer says gives a wider, more organic character with multiple stacked harmonics. You can also create and save custom Harmonic Presets or generate random ones.

Modulation, Effects and Workflow

Four tempo-syncable LFOs offer ten waveforms with one-shot, retrigger, and mono or polyphonic modes. The multimode filter includes lowpass options at 24, 18, 12 and 6 dB/oct, plus highpass, bandpass and notch responses. Click-and-drag Filter and Amp ADSR envelopes sit alongside an eight-slot modulation matrix with 19 sources and 80 destinations.

The 17 integrated effects, including distortion, chorus, delays and reverbs, can be modulated through the matrix. Voice modes run from monophonic to polyphonic with up to 16 voices. MIDI Learn and DAW automation cover all controls.

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 and operating systems does Harmonia support?

Harmonia is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone formats. It runs on Windows 7 or later, including Windows 11, and on macOS 10.13 or later, with native Apple M1 support.

What do I need to use Harmonia?

Harmonia requires a 64-bit system, with a quad-core processor and 8 GB of RAM recommended. It needs 116 MB of hard disk space and an internet connection for product activation.