Product Description

• The Sleeper Has Awakened Mercury-6 is a meticulous recreation of the Jupiter-6 analog polyphonic synthesizer
• initially released in 1983. Sandwiched between the earlier Jupiter-4 and Jupiter-8 models in name only
• the sophisticated Jupiter-6 has sometimes been considered a sleeper release. These days
• it has persevered to become one of Roland's most notable and coveted classic synthesizers due to its distinctive dark and complex character. If you've long yearned to explore the Jupiter-6
• you'll love Mercury-6! The Year Everything Changed Released in 1983 as a more affordable alternative to the flagship eight-voice Jupiter-8
• the six-voice Jupiter-6 nevertheless staked out an essential position in the history of analog polysynths. Though similar in appearance and feature set
• the Jupiter-6 sounded considerably different from the Jupiter-8. The Jupiter-6's versatile filter design lent a more aggressive sound than previous Jupiters
• making it a natural for cutting-edge techno and electro styles. The Jupiter-6 VCOs supported multiple simultaneous waveforms
• and its two LFOs and oscillator cross mod capabilities provided extensive modulation possibilities. Its earthshaking solo and poly unison modes enabled massive lead and bass sounds
• and it was one of the first synthesizers to include the then-new MIDI protocol. However
• the cost-cutting in the Jupiter-6 design resulted in some disadvantages. Audio output was mono only
• and it was limited to six-voice polyphony
• hampering the potential of its split keyboard feature. And its timing was ill-fated with the release of Yamaha's revolutionary DX7 the same year. But in a testament to the Jupiter-6's staying power over the decades
• its popularity grew in genres such as big beat
• house
• and techno. As a result
• the original hardware is still in demand today. Mercury-6: Twice As Nice at a Fraction of the Price Cherry Audio's Mercury-6 captures all that is exceptional in this classic and boosts the extraordinary feature set and functionality for today's DAW production and workflow. The Cherry Audio team have added velocity sensitivity
• improved the split mode
• and added a layer mode capable of stacking two different sounds simultaneously with per-layer stereo panning
• detuning
• and sustain. A panel control lets users easily select and navigate between these layers and includes a utility function for exchanging settings between the lower and upper layers
• or even between presets. And with polyphony extended to 16 notes
• Mercury-6 won't easily run out of voices. They have also reproduced the arpeggiator
• including the hidden Up/Down modes of the original
• and augmented it by adding a Random mode and MIDI tempo sync. A chord memory mode enables multiple notes to be stored and played back with a single key. Cherry Audio have improved the functionality of the LFOs with a retrigger for LFO-1 and an always-on option for LFO-2
• both syncable to MIDI tempo. Cherry Audio also introduced an integrated studio-quality effects panel with brilliant-sounding distortion
• phaser
• flanger/chorus
• delay
• and reverb. With additional touches such as per-layer drift control
• over 500 expertly designed presets
• and flexible MIDI mapping
• Cherry Audio's Mercury-6 brings the authentic Jupiter-6 experience 40 years into the future. Features Highly optimized
• massive dual-layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer. Keyboard split or stacked layer modes allow two simultaneously playable layers
• with separate per-layer controls for all parameters
• including effects Two VCOs per voice with combined waveform capabilities: triangle
• ramp sawtooth
• noise
• and square or variable pulse Multimode filter with a 24 dB/oct lowpass
• 24 dB/oct highpass
• or 12 dB/oct bandpass modes Accurate reproduction of the original's advanced VCO-2 to VCO-1 FM cross-modulation for searing tones Precisely implemented portamento and glissando modes Exactingly replicated arpeggio section with MIDI tempo sync
• the hidden Up/Down modes of the original
• and the addition of a Random mode Powerful solo and polyphonic unison modes for fat
• stacked sounds Two tempo-syncable LFOs with extended retrigger functionality Per-layer drift control for oscillators and filter frequencies for authentic analog character Single-key chord memory mode Over 500 presets
• created by a talented team of sound design veterans
• easily accessible in a convenient preset browser Panel Control for selecting layer controls
• including extensive utility functions for duplicating and exchanging synthesis and effects parameters between layers and presets. Studio-quality integrated effects: distortion
• 4/8/12 stage phaser
• flanger/chorus
• three types of delay with sync
• and four types of reverb
• with easy-to-access global or layer settings Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
• with easy-to-use MIDI learn and mapping (Preset and Global) Cherry Audio's popular Focus zoom-in feature
• as well as standard UI zoom and resize via drag Complete documentation available directly online from the instrument or in downloadable PDF format Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
• and multithreaded processing for presets using Split and Layer modes User-adjustable oversampling control System Requirements Mac 10.13 or above (macOS 13 Ventura supported)
•  64-bit required. Native Apple M1 processor or greater support
• including Ultra. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1 CPU with 8GB of RAM is recommended AU
• VST3
• AAX compatible Windows Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11)
• 64-bit required. Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM is recommended. VST
• VST3
• AAX compatible Note: An internet connection is required to activate this plugin. 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!

Additional Information

About the Cherry Audio Mercury-6

The Cherry Audio Mercury-6 represents excellent craftsmanship in the Synth category.

Why Choose the Cherry Audio Mercury-6?

• •Authentic Cherry Audio craftsmanship and design
• •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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