Product Description

• Poly In The Beginning Originally released in 1978
• the Roland Jupiter-4 synthesizer was one of the earliest instruments to combine voice-assign polyphony with digital patch storage - that is
• the ability to store and recall sounds to digital memory and recall them at the touch of a button. "Voice-assign polyphony
• ” refers to instruments with a finite number of independent synthesizer voices (four
• in this case) that digitally scan the keyboard and assign notes to onboard voices. These days
• voice-assign polyphony and digital patch storage are taken for granted
• but this was a HUGE deal in the late 70s when options for polyphonic synthesis were mostly limited to crude string synthesizers based upon 60s organ technology
• and patch recall was generally limited to how fast you could twirl knobs and flick switches!   In its day
• the Jupiter-4 was overshadowed by larger
• more complex (and far more expensive) instruments from American synth manufacturers
• and on paper
• its specs weren’t as impressive. But specs don't tell the whole story
• because the Jupiter-4 sounds fantastic
• with a raw
• raunchy tone not found in any of the other beloved Juno and Jupiter synths. Its analogue oscillators have a uniquely aggressive tone quality
• the built-in sub-oscillator adds girth
• its oddly fast and deep LFO modulation capabilities allow it to create uniquely whacked out modular synth-like tones
• and Roland's famous stereo chorus "ensemble" circuit is beautifully implemented
• adding a boatload of width and dimension.   The original instrument had its share of caveats
• including a meagre eight user patch locations
• no edit mode for stored patches
• just four voices of polyphony
• it weighed a ton (a portly 42 lb!)
• and the lack of oscillator autotune meant a cold breeze could send it careening out of tune. Cherry Audio's Mercury-4 addresses every one of these issues
• with up to 16-voice polyphony
• infinite patch storage
• easy patch editing
• and much more.   In addition to recreating the Jupiter-4's uniquely powerful oscillator and filter tonality
• Mercury-4 beautifully replicates Roland’s renowned stereo ensemble effect. They've also added a truly other-worldly "Space Echo"-style tape echo with multiple reverb modes. The tape echo perfectly recreates the warm tonality and subtle speed variations that make the original Space Echo units so desirable
• and the reverb section expands upon the original spring reverb with plate and hall modes for enhanced spatial depth. Features Authentically modelled oscillator with sub-oscillator All filter characteristics modelled
• including powerful low-frequency resonance Up to 16-voice polyphony Over 300 presets
• programmed by industry veterans Exactingly replicated unique arpeggio section w/tempo sync Carefully modelled wide-range LFO modulation with "inverted" mod characteristics Drift control for increased analogue realism Precisely replicated stereo ensemble effect Warm and organic tape echo with multiple reverb modes Tempo-syncable LFO Detunable unison mode Single-key chord memory mode Highly optimized coding for high performance with ultra-low CPU load Advanced one-click UI magnification Comprehensive MPE support Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls Mercury-4 is available in AU
• VST3
• and standalone formats System Requirements Mac 10.13 or above. macOS 13 Ventura supported. 64-bit required. Native Apple M1 processor support
• including Apple M1 Ultra. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1 CPU with 8GB of RAM recommended. Available in AU
• VST3
• AAX & Standalone formats Windows Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11)
• 64-bit required. Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended. Available in VST
• VST3
• AAX & Standalone formats Joe McGinty "Though I haven’t spent a lot of time with the original Roland Jupiter-4
• based on the sound of the Mercury-4
• I now understand its allure - it’s incredibly warm and organic. The MPE support takes the instrument to a whole other level. It was very easy to dial up "Blade Runner" Leon Turner "I’ve started using the Mercury-4 synth while touring and in studio. It allows me to get synth sounds that are more modern with a vintage feel. The stock sounds are absolutely fantastic
• the user Interface is very easy to use and has great ways to create the sounds I’m looking for. It’s a major upgrade for me.” Eric Levy "The attention to detail is A+. All the little things
• from easy resizing to quality browser
• to logically placed and welcome enhanced features - these things add up to take strain off the left hemisphere of my brain
• allowing me to feel creative rather than frustrated or overwhelmed" Mac Registration Note: Voltage Modular Core 2 + Electro Drums have been used as an example. <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ejmfc3wEcPQ?showinfo=0&autohide=1&iv_load_policy=3&rel=0" width="560"></iframe> 1. Visit https://store.cherryaudio.com/redeem?ref=PluginBoutique > click ‘create an account’ to register your product. (If you already have a Cherry Audio account
• simply click ‘login’). 2. Enter your details and click the 'I'm not a robot’ reCAPTCHA > click 'Create an Account'. 3. Once logged in click ‘Store’ on the top toolbar and then ‘Redeem Code’. 4. Enter the serial number from your Plugin Boutique account > click 'Redeem Product'. Installation 1. Choose the correct Mac format for your systen (Intel or M1) > click 'Download'. 2. Open the downloaded .pkg installer > Click 'Continue'. 3. Read through the Software License Agreements > Click 'Continue'. 4. Click 'Agree'. 5. Select your installation destination > Click 'Continue'. 6. Choose the plugin formats you want to install > click 'Continue'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Click 'Close' to complete the installation process. Activation 1. Open your installed product and enter your Cherry Audio registered Email and Password > Click 'Login'. Your software is now activated and ready to use! Windows Registration Note: Voltage Modular Core 2 + Electro Drums have been used as the example. <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ejmfc3wEcPQ?showinfo=0&autohide=1&iv_load_policy=3&rel=0" width="560"></iframe> 1. Visit https://store.cherryaudio.com/redeem?ref=PluginBoutique > click ‘create an account’ to register your product. (If you already have a Cherry Audio account
• simply click ‘login’). 2. Enter your details and click the 'I'm not a robot’ reCAPTCHA > click 'Create an Account'. 3. Once logged in click ‘Store’ on the top toolbar and then ‘Redeem Code’. 4. Enter the serial number from your Plugin Boutique account > click 'Redeem Product'. Installation 1. Choose the Windows format > click 'Download'. 2. Open the downloaded .exe installer > Click 'Next'. 3. Select 'I Agree to the Terms of this License Agreement' > Click 'Next'. 4. Choose the plugin formats you want to install > click 'Next'. 5. Click 'Next'. 6. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation process. Activation 1. Open your installed product and enter your Cherry Audio registered Email and Password > Click 'Login'. Your software is now activated and ready to use!

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About the Cherry Audio Mercury-4

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• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Cherry Audio's respected Synth lineup

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