Product Description

•   Mercury-8 synthesizer builds on Cherry Audio's renowned Mercury legacy with a passionate focus on detail and modern technical advancements. Every aspect of the original hardware has been meticulously modeled as a software virtual instrument to capture the authentic sound and behavior that made the JP-8 so legendary. Furthermore
• Mercury-8 goes "beyond Jupiter" by offering expanded polyphony
• versatile modulation options
• studio-quality effects
• and expressive performance capabilities. Its precision not only captures the distinctive sound and essence of the JP-8 but even facilitates unprecedented data exchange with MIDI-modified hardware. Cherry Audio's Mercury-8 utilizes advanced circuit and behavior modeling techniques to ensure unparalleled sonic accuracy and even compatibility with the original synthesizer. Unlike sample-based emulations
• Mercury-8 uses virtual analog synthesis
• enabling comprehensive
• dynamic control over all synthesis parameters while remaining compact. Its precision not only captures the distinctive sound and essence of the JP-8 but also facilitates data exchange with MIDI-modified hardware (Encore Electronics SysEx). Mercury-8 features a highly optimized dual-layer architecture that supports 16 polyphonic voices per layer
• enabling powerful split keyboard and dual-stacked modes. Analog drift and condition controls allow fine-tuning of the synth's age and state
• and the multi-voice mode provides subtle to extreme variations in pitch
• panning
• filtering
• and envelopes for tones and patterns. The comprehensive modulation matrix includes four slots with user-friendly click-to-assign functionality
• offering dozens of source and destination options. The built-in arpeggiator and 16x4 programmable polyphonic step sequencer are both syncable and transposable
• and feature flexible humanize settings to create endless pattern possibilities.  Furthermore
• Mercury-8 features three independent effect chains and provides 20 studio-quality effects for chains that can be customized
• saved
• and recalled. And producers can get started immediately with over 600 stellar presets
• including precise recreations of the original JP-8 factory patches along with "Factory Plus" enhanced versions. Mercury-8 is not just another recreation of the legendary classic synthesizer; it transforms one of the greatest analog synths of all time into a fresh and inspiring tool for today’s musicians and producers.   Features The ultimate JP-8 emulation
• engineered by Cherry Audio with its latest comprehensive circuit and behavior modeling techniques to provide unparalleled accuracy to -- and exclusive compatibility with -- the original hardware Highly optimized
• massive dual-layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer. Keyboard split and stacked layer modes allow two simultaneously playable layers
• with separate per-layer controls for all parameters
• including synthesis
• modulation
• patterns
• and effects Two oscillators per voice for each layer deliver thick
• vibrant tones with classic waveforms
• sync
• and accurate exponential FM cross-modulation Triangle
• ramp
• sine sawtooth
• noise
• and square or variable pulse waveforms with pulse width modulation High-pass and resonant low-pass filters for each layer faithfully recreate the legendary Jupiter curves
• with 12 dB and 24 dB slope options Two full ADSR envelopes per layer with velocity
• independently assignable to filter
• and modulation for expressive control and dynamic sound shaping Tempo-syncable LFO for each layer
• with retrigger option Analog Drift and Condition Controls to fine-tune the "age" of the synth from pristine new to unstable vintage
• with adjustable VCO
• VCA drift
• and envelope slop Solo
• Unison
• Poly-1 and Poly-2
• Multi
• and single-key Chord Memory assign modes Multi-voice mode that adds adjustable "mini synth" trimmers to provide subtle or extreme voice variation in pitch
• panning
• filter
• and envelopes to tones and patterns Repurposed "digital display" interface with clickable access to extended features such as trigger and note priority
• unison voices
• and multi-voice modes
• condition
• and drift Over 600 out-of-this-world presets by ten sound design pros
• along with the precise recreation of the 64 original JP-8 factory patches (with enhanced versions) and the eight factory setups
• all accessible in a convenient preset browser. Also included are template presets that serve as ideal starting points for sound design in Mercury-8
• and a MIDI controller mapping compatible with the Jupiter-X hardware synthesizer Comprehensive modulation matrix with four slots and simple click-to-assign functionality: 25 sources and 43 destinations with optional "Via" controls
• including Mercury-8's integrated effects Syncable and transposable arpeggiator for each layer with Arp
• Leap
• Order
• and Random modes
• and Swing
• Chance
• and Feel to add degrees of randomness to arpeggiated patterns  Syncable and transposable 16x4 polyphonic step sequencer for each layer with Start
• Stop
• Auto Start
• and humanize options
• with accurate DAW clock and step synchronization Three independent customizable chains of effects
• one for each layer plus a global layer
• with an individual effects modulator for each layer 20 studio-quality effects that can be arranged
• saved
• and recalled within their effects chains
• which are compatible and can be shared with Cherry Audio's Trident Mk III synthesizer: BBD Flanger
• Compressor
• Digital Delay
• Digital Reverb
• Distortion & EQ
• Dual Delay
• Dual Ensemble
• Dual Phaser
• Envelope Filter
• Flanger & Chorus
• Galactic Reverb
• Lo-Fi
• Lushverb
• Ring Modulator
• Seven Band EQ
• Spring Reverb
• and Tape Echo. New in Mercury-8 are DCO Chorus
• Panner
• and Pulser. Persistent mini UI Effects controls for on/off
• solo
• bipolar modulator amount slider
• and dry/wet mix for each effect. Global FX on/off
• level
• and stereo expand Utility panels to easily copy
• paste
• swap
• and move layers
• effects chains
• and sequencer data between presets Directly import original JP-8 patch bank SysEx data (Encore Electronics format) via drag-and-drop Export Mercury-8 preset data to SysEx data (Encore Electronics format) Standalone virtual instrument and plug-in versions included (AU
• VST3
• AAX) User-adjustable oversampling control 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 macOS macOS 10.13 or above. 64-bit required. Intel or Apple Silicon processor. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or Apple Silicon CPU with 8GB of RAM recommended. Hard disk space: 155 MB. NOTE: Internet connection is required for product activation. Windows Windows 7 or above. 64-bit required. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended. Hard disk space: 155 MB. NOTE: Internet connection is required for product activation 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-8

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the Cherry Audio Mercury-8, a standout choice among Synth.

Why Choose the Cherry Audio Mercury-8?

• •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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