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Key Features
The Cherry Audio GX-80 is their flagship model and an emulation of the highly esteemed Yamaha GX1 and CS-80 synthesizers. Brought together to combine the unparalleled sound and features of each renowned synth, the GX-80 is a transformative Yamaha GX1 and CS-80 VST plug-in. Featuring carefully crafted circuit-modelled DSP designs in collaboration with Award-winning designer Mark Barton, Cherry Audio has replicated every nuance of both classic synths to create the most authentic emulation of its kind.
The fabled GX-1 "Dream Machine" and its renowned descendent, the CS-80 are legendary in the synth world. The CS-80 is one of the most coveted polyphonic analog synthesizers ever created. Originally released in 1976 featuring eight-voice assign polyphony, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, and a massive sound. Made legendary by Vangelis in the classic sci-fi Bladerunner. The GX1, released in 1974 with only around 20 units, represented the cutting-edge of organ and analog synth tech. Out of reach for most musicians owing to an exorbitant price tag and exceptional rarity, the GX-1 was famously used by Stevie Wonder, Keith Emerson, Benny Andersson of ABBA, and later, by John Paul Jones of Led Zepplin. Now you too can explore the remarkable sonic territories of both the CS-80 and GX1 together.
Bringing the best of both worlds and then some, the GX-80 reintegrates the GX-1's distinctive features back into the CS-80 architecture. Dual synth layers add twice the impact, and additional waveforms with variable resonators add range and depth to your sounds. Most notably, the GX-80 includes a meticulous recreation of the legendary GX-1 filter that offers magnificent timbres that even the CS-80 cannot achieve.
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A virtual reproduction of the CS-80 has been highly sought after. DSP designer and developer Mark Barton's research into the development of making this dream a reality led him back to the CS-80's predecessor. So it was decided that Cherry Audio would not simply develop another CS-80 emulation, but would also reincorporate the extra features of the mighty GX-1. The GX-80 faithfully emulates all the sonic and control characteristics of the Yamaha CS-80 and GX-1. Produce thicker timbres that more closely match that of the originals than other CS-80 and GX-1 emulations. Moreover, the GX-80 models the filter, envelope behaviour, portamento and glide, ring modulator, pitch ribbon, and pulse-width modulations with unprecedented accuracy.
Take control of four polyphonic voice ranks, each with a VCO, resonant highpass and lowpass filters, noise generator, sine wave, dual envelope generators, and a velocity-sensitive VCA. Furthermore, add depth and movement with a sub-oscillator LFO for each layer with sine, sawtooth, ramp, square, sample and hold, and noise modes with tempo sync.
Operating on a massive dual-layer voicing architecture based on "ranks", each rank is a complete synth voice consisting of an oscillator, highpass and lowpass filters, a noise generator, a sine wave oscillator, envelope generators for the filter and VCA, and a VCA. The CS-80 offered two of these voice ranks, and the GX-1 featured four, assignable across two keyboards, plus a single solo synth voice rank for its three-octave mini keyboard and another synth voice rank for the pedalboard.
Operate GX-80 like the two-rank CS-80 in single layer mode, and add GX-1's two voice ranks when the layer mode is set to dual. Additional filtered waveform outputs from the GX-1 are included, as well as its octave-up triangle wave, invert filter envelope control and acclaimed filter topology.
All together, GX-80 offers 16 polyphonic voices per layer. Play two distinct patches simultaneously, in either keyboard split, for a performance feel that's closer to the original, or stacked layer mode, with discrete controls for layer volume and panning to get the most out of the huge range of sonic potential on offer.
The GX-80 offers a meticulously integrated GX-1 and CS-80 hybrid, but it is more than that. Dual synth layers add twice the impact, and additional waveforms with variable resonators add range and depth to your sounds. Take command of all this with ultimate flexibility and expressive performance capabilities, along with the GX-80's split keyboard mode, Cherry Audio has included an option to simulate polyphonic aftertouch with a monophonic aftertouch controller. Furthermore, there is also a unique "last-note priority" mode for simulated poly aftertouch response. All this in combination with comprehensive MIDI and Automation integration low CPU usage makes the GX-80 a performance powerhouse, and the perfect synth for live performances with a keyboard.
Thanks to its dual-layer interface, 1,000 sound presets, and integrated studio-quality effects, the GX-80 ticks all the boxes. For a powerful emulation synth that brings the sought-after and immensely rare Yamaha GX-1 and CS-80 to your fingertips, look no further. Take command of the immense and dreamy warbling soundscapes that became legend for their use by Vangelis in the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner. A true musical titan, a nexus of expressivity, and a distinctly cinematic sound that boasts the cutting-edge of synthesis architecture. The GX-80 brings this sound into the 21st century, enhanced to respond to every aspect of your musical style while faithfully retaining an unmistakable authenticity.
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