PS-3300 by Cherry Audio virtual analog synth plugin interface

PS-3300: Virtual Analog Polysynth Emulation by Cherry Audio

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PS-3300 is a virtual analog synthesizer by Cherry Audio that emulates the semi-modular polyphonic synth Korg released in 1977. It runs as a standalone instrument on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

PS-3300 recreates one of the rarest analog polysynths ever made, Korg's large semi-modular PS-3300 from 1977. Cherry Audio models its three signal generator panels, its resonators and its virtual patch system, which uses jacks and cables that can be routed and customized. The instrument includes a master mixer with sample and hold and two control voltage processors, plus integrated chorus, echo and reverb. It is built for producers who want the character of a vintage modular-style polysynth inside a modern workflow.

Best for

  • Vintage polysynth pads
  • Evolving textures
  • Fat bass and leads
  • Experimental sound design
  • Just intonation tuning
  • Analog-style sequences
Developer
Cherry Audio
Category
Synths
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Virtual analog emulation of Korg's 1977 PS-3300 semi-modular polysynth
  • Three signal generator panels with oscillator, filter, resonators and envelope
  • Six oscillator waveforms including PWM and pink and white noise LFO options
  • Virtual jack and cable system with unlimited mults per jack
  • Polyphony up to 24 voices with three monophonic priority modes
  • Temperament presets including Just Intonation and Mean Tone System
  • Chorus, echo with sync and spring, plate and Galactic reverb
  • Over 360 presets plus MIDI Learn and DAW automation
03In depth

Sound Architecture and Patching

Each of the three signal generator panels includes an oscillator, a lowpass filter, three-peak resonators, an envelope with velocity control, an amplifier and two modulation LFOs. The oscillators offer six waveforms, including triangle, saw, rectangle and pulse-width modulation, while the filters can be switched between a clean PS-style character and a crunchier MS-style character.

The semi-modular design uses a virtual jack and cable system with unlimited mults per jack. Cables can be customized for color, transparency and animation, so complex routings stay readable. Polyphony reaches up to 24 voices, and three monophonic modes offer last, low and high note priority.

Temperament settings include Equal Tempered, Mean Tone System, Hepatonal System and Just Intonation, with individual tuning knobs for the twelve chromatic notes.

Presets, Effects and Control

PS-3300 ships with more than 360 presets across a dozen categories. A bonus Legacy collection is based on patch sheets from the original Owner's Manual, and the set also includes a 3100-based Glissando patch and a 432 Hz Equal Temperament patch.

The integrated effects are chorus, echo with sync and three reverb types: spring, plate and Galactic. Settings can be copied and pasted between signal generator panels.

All controls support MIDI control and DAW automation through MIDI Learn and mapping. Focus zoom, standard UI zoom and resizing by drag help with navigating the dense interface, and oversampling is user-adjustable. Full documentation is available online from the instrument or as a PDF.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperCherry Audio
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsStandalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does PS-3300 support?

PS-3300 is available as a standalone instrument. It runs on Windows and macOS and is a 64-bit application.

What do I need to run PS-3300?

On macOS, it requires macOS 10.13 or later and supports Apple M1 and newer processors, with a 3.4 GHz quad-core CPU and 8GB of RAM recommended. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later, including Windows 11, with a 3.4 GHz quad-core computer and 8GB of RAM recommended.

Does PS-3300 include presets?

Yes. It includes more than 360 presets in a dozen categories, along with a Legacy collection based on the original Owner's Manual patch sheets.

Can I control PS-3300 with MIDI and automation?

Yes. All controls support MIDI control and DAW automation, and MIDI Learn makes mapping straightforward.

07Developer

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