Cherry Audio releases VM 900

[Tj Shredder]

Always wondered why VM isn‘t covered here

With the sound, look, and feel that started it all, the Cherry Audio/MRB VM900 Collection delivers the audio and visual experience of the legendary 1960s and 1970s-era Moog 900-series modules with spine-tingling impact and accuracy. Every detail has been expertly reproduced, for a virtual window into the halcyon days of early analog synthesis. Award-winning synth designer Mark Barton’s (MRB) proprietary DSP coding reproduces each and every sonic nuance with unprecedented accuracy.

https://youtu.be/d9mEAoWa4e0

The VM900-series designs remain true to the originals, and have not been altered or updated to reflect modern trends. Panel layouts and operation have been preserved in order to present a one-to-one early analog experience like no other. From oscillator drift to warm mixer overdrive to painstakingly reproduced panel art, it’s all there. And with 27 modules, the Cherry Audio/MRB VM900 Collection represents all of the commonly produced 900-series modules, including the early 901-style and later 921-style oscillators, both in single and “ABBB” grouped module versions. The coveted 904 ladder filter is also included in lowpass and highpass versions as well as an “ABC” combo version with the 904C Coupler module for endless filter curve flavors. The famous CP3 Mixer includes both early and later circuit styles for vintage-correct overdrive or purer tones. We’ve also included a unique Keyboard/VCO Interface module that allows three-voice chordal “paraphonic” operation and three highly-adjustable independent glides.



A classic modular system couldn't possibly be complete without the 960-series sequencer. Originally used by Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, and Kraftwerk, this is the eight-stage step sequencer that set the standard, and we've replicated it exactly (along with the accompanying 962 Sequential Switch module). Actually, we added one extra feature - a 1/12 V quantized output for each sequence row, which greatly simplifies the creation of chromatic melodies.



Perhaps the star of the show is the VM1630 Frequency Shifter. Notoriously difficult to properly emulate in software and hardware, Mark Barton's advanced DSP replicates every nuance of this incredible-sounding module. From subtle vibrato, to wild phaser-like tones, to ring modulation-style alien swoops and metallic clangs, the VM1630 absolutely nails the jaw-dropping sound of this rare and desirable classic.

The Cherry Audio/MRB VM900 Collection is simply a “must-have” module set for all purveyors of vintage analog synthesis. It’s a no-brainer for existing Voltage Modular users, and for new users, it’s fully compatible with our FREE Voltage Modular Nucleus Edition, with no operational limitations. The Cherry Audio/MRB VM900 Collection for Voltage Modular includes all 27 modules, plus hundreds of presets and variations, for a fraction of the cost of a vintage Moog modular - just $79 - less than $3 per module! - and it’s available now at the Cherry Audio store! A seven-day free trial of the VM900 Collection is also available.

- Dan @ Cherry Audio

[Krakatau]

looks like a great new, especially considering cherry audio's price policy...let's just have an early appreciation of it sound quality !

[Rastkovic]

Always wondered why VM isn‘t covered here

Posted by cherryDan himself in the Instruments subforum....

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=571871

[Tj Shredder]

Always wondered why VM isn‘t covered here

Posted by cherryDan himself in the Instruments subforum....

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=571871

I know that (I quoted him, though from the Cherry subforum which he copied into the Instrument forum…), I meant here in the Modular Synthesis forum. Voltage Modular is a modular as far as I see…

[WasteLand]

Always wondered why VM isn‘t covered here

Posted by cherryDan himself in the Instruments subforum....

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=571871

I know that (I quoted him, though from the Cherry subforum which he copied into the Instrument forum…), I meant here in the Modular Synthesis forum. Voltage Modular is a modular as far as I see…

Voltage Modular has certainly a place here; the VM2500 and/or VM900 alone are worth it, besides the other modules, there are many very great modules in Voltage Modular.
you can discuss the sound of VM, but not the results, they are quite impressive..

worthwile to mention: VM900, the DSP code, is programmed by Mark Barton (MRB), well, that means quality (although the VM2500 seems to differ, but not because of the quality of the DSP, well i can't judge it, well i can, an ARP2500 is on the corner, one of 50.... didn't have time for it, but beside that, VM2500 sounds pretty impressive, great tricks you can do with it).

i have already the "3 filters" setup, and extended version of the FIlter Bank of MRB, they are really good, really good. they are part of the luxury bundle of MRB, which i have. that makes the choice also a bit more difficult.

perhaps the Bode FIlter, only it is already worth it, a perfect emulation, well, imagine the possibilities; in a full modular (in Arturia Modular V3, it already sounds impressive) in combi with the VM2500 and the 'modern', original modules....

and MPE......

[BaiCaiX]

Impressive, but it seems that VCV Rack is a better investment.

[Tj Shredder]

Why? They are just different. VM has historical emulations, VCV has contemporary emulations. Hard to avoid having both, they supplement each other…

[masterhiggins]

Finally got around to demoing this. Not sure why, but I find the top end extremely harsh and unpleasant. However, I also demoed the PS20 and it sounds just fine. I keep hearing that MRB is a master of DSP, but all of the MRB modules I’ve heard sound bad. Anyone else not liking the high end on the MRB stuff?

[WasteLand]

Finally got around to demoing this. Not sure why, but I find the top end extremely harsh and unpleasant. However, I also demoed the PS20 and it sounds just fine. I keep hearing that MRB is a master of DSP, but all of the MRB modules I’ve heard sound bad. Anyone else not liking the high end on the MRB stuff?

not in my experience, never noticed it. it can be workflow, style of music or personal taste, but for me they sound, well, quite great.

as the VM900 or VM2500 or the MRB modules i own, almost all of them, great filters, the zeroscillator (MRB was als the designer of the hardware version...).

so, no...