Product Detail
The Cherry Audio Pro Soloist is an ultimate 'what if' virtual instrument. Crafted by award - winning developer Mark Barton, it goes beyond emulating the 1972 ARP Pro Soloist monophonic analog synth. This synth not only precisely reproduces the classic's expressive controls, 30 presets, and unique architecture but also breaks the boundaries. It's fully programmable with full polyphony, splits, layers, a mod matrix, and studio - quality effects. In the 70s, analog synths were new, and ARP led the way with preset synths. The 1972 Pro Soloist introduced digital memory chips for better tuning and an innovative touch - sensor keyboard. It was loved by many musicians across different genres. Cherry Audio has reintroduced it with enhancements. There's a dual - layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer, split keyboard mode, and more. With its three - panel interface, it's no ordinary preset synth. In Performance mode, presets are recreated with MIDI - mappable switches. Edit mode exposes unique synthesis parameters, like the Resonator Bank. There's also a 'Super Wave' oscillator and a modulation matrix. The Arp/FX mode adds an arpeggiator and studio - quality effects. Cherry Audio has transformed it into a powerful polyphonic synth for today's music production. Tutorial videos are available to help users get started.
Using the Cherry Audio Pro Soloist is easy. First, if you're new, watch the introductory tutorial videos made by Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge. They'll walk you through the synth's history and features. To start making music, you can choose from the 30 presets in the Performance mode. These presets are recreated with MIDI - mappable switches, so you can customize them to fit your needs. In Edit mode, you can get more hands - on. You can play around with the unique analog synthesis architecture parameters, like the Resonator Bank, to create realistic acoustic orchestra timbres. The 'Super Wave' oscillator and the modulation matrix give you even more sound design options. The Arp/FX mode is great for adding some extra flair to your music. You can use the syncable arpeggiator and studio - quality effects like distortion and reverb. When it comes to the split keyboard mode and polyphonic aftertouch simulation, experiment with them to find new expressive performance possibilities. As for maintenance, make sure your computer meets the system requirements for the synth to run smoothly. Keep your software updated to enjoy the latest features and bug fixes. And always back up your custom presets so you don't lose your hard - work.
