Cherry Audio's CR-78 is a game - changing virtual drum machine. It's the brand's first foray into this realm, accurately recreating the punchy analog sounds and 34 onboard preset rhythms of the first classic drum machine, and then taking it even further. We've ditched complex beat programming. Instead, it features a familiar X0X - style button - per - step interface and an easy - to - use song mode for pattern chaining. Unlike sample - based emulations, it uses modeled synthesis to recreate classic tones and makes them fully editable. Four studio - quality effects are available, with a unique'send button' for each individual tone in the effects and mixer section, which also includes a complete mixer, compressor, and a six - band graphic EQ. In 1978, Roland's CompuRhythm CR - 78 was a revolutionary programmable, microprocessor - controlled, analog beatbox. Pro musicians like Blondie, Ultravox, and Phil Collins quickly embraced it. Cherry Audio's CR - 78 answers musicians' long - standing requests. It adds over 250 additional presets, simplifies pattern creation with X0X - style sequencing, and includes an expansive song mode. All original variations are there, along with new swing and velocity options. It can be played standalone and has versatile plug - in options with DAW - friendly features. The Voice Edit panel allows for extensive parameter editing, and the innovative Effects/Mixer panel offers discrete controls and high - quality effects. In short, it offers an ultimate outside - of - the - box experience. Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge have also made an engaging video to introduce users to this amazing virtual drum machine.
Using the Cherry Audio CR - 78 is a breeze. First, you can choose to play it standalone or as a plug - in in your DAW. If you're using it as a plug - in, it has auto - sync and drag - and - drop MIDI export features to make your workflow smooth. For pattern creation, use the X0X - style 16 - or 24 - step sequencing. You can copy and paste patterns, and enter them in real - time using a trigger, keyboard, or MIDI device. The song mode lets you chain up to 99 patterns. To adjust the sounds, use the Voice Edit panel to change the instrument parameters. The Effects/Mixer panel is where you can control the levels, pan, and apply studio - quality effects. When it comes to maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure the best performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the recommended system requirements. If you have any issues, refer to the user manual or check out the video created by Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge for more guidance.
