Polymode by Cherry Audio polyphonic synth plugin interface

Polymode: Polyphonic Synth Inspired by the Moog Polymoog

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Polymode is a polyphonic synth plugin by Cherry Audio, inspired by the Moog Polymoog. It recreates the instrument's paraphonic architecture and its multiple parallel "mode" filters, with 32-voice polyphony and extensive modulation.

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01Overview

Polymode is built around the Moog Polymoog, one of the first polyphonic synthesizers. Cherry Audio focuses on the original's signature parallel filter design and its modulation options, which give the instrument a distinctive character. The plugin adds a streamlined interface and 32-voice polyphony, aiming at evolving string, pad and choral tones. It comes with more than 150 presets as a starting point.

Best for

String pads
Evolving synth pads
Choral textures
Retro polysynth sounds
Animated ambient tones

Developer: Cherry Audio
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Recreates the paraphonic architecture of the original Moog Polymoog
32-voice polyphony
Over 150 presets included
Simultaneous saw and pulse waves on both oscillator ranks
Accurately modeled "mode" filters plus classic 24 dB ladder filter
Expanded resonators with extra LFO, 12/24 dB slopes and notch mode
Numerous modulation sources, including velocity, pressure and noise
Ensemble, phaser, tempo-synced echo and reverb effects
Classic Solina-style tri-chorus mode
Full MIDI control and full DAW automation

03In depth

Sound Character and Synthesis Architecture

Polymode precisely recreates the paraphonic architecture of the original instrument. Both oscillator ranks can run saw and pulse waves at the same time, which widens the available timbres before any filtering.

The filter section includes "mode" filters that Cherry Audio describes as super accurately recreated, alongside a classic 24 dB ladder-style filter. The resonators section adds an extra LFO, 12 dB and 24 dB slopes, and a notch mode, so you can shape the sound in several directions.

Modulation is a central part of the design. Sources include velocity, pressure, white and pink noise, and more, with routings available for almost all synthesis parameters.

Effects, Control and Automation

The built-in effects are an ensemble, a phaser, a tempo-synced echo and a reverb. A classic Solina-style tri-chorus mode is also included for string-type sounds.

Two bonus LFOs offer five waveforms each, with tempo sync. Full MIDI control and full DAW automation for all controls let you record movement into your arrangement.

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 Polymode support?

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

Which operating systems can run Polymode?

Polymode runs on Windows and macOS. On Mac, the system requirements list macOS 10.13 or above, with macOS 13 Ventura supported and native Apple M1 processor support. On Windows, Windows 7 or above, including Windows 11, is listed.

What do I need to run Polymode?

Polymode is a 64-bit plugin, so a 64-bit host is required. Cherry Audio recommends a quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM, or an M1 CPU with 8GB of RAM on Mac.