Cherry Audio releases Mercury-8 Synthesizer and Synth Stack 6

Mercury-8 synthesizer builds on Cherry Audio's renowned Mercury legacy with a passionate focus on detail and modern technical advancements while Synth Stack 6 assembles 36 of Cherry Audio's award-winning virtual instruments at an affordable price.

Cherry Audio has announced the launch of Mercury-8, an innovative software synthesizer that faithfully replicates the iconic Jupiter-8 from 1981. Available now for just $69, this "Ultimate Eight" combines the authentic sound of the legendary hardware with new features that enhance its creative possibilities for modern music producers and synthesizer enthusiasts.

Mercury-8 synthesizer utilizes advanced circuit and behavioral modeling to achieve unparalleled sonic accuracy. Unlike sample-based emulators, Mercury-8 utilizes virtual analog synthesis, offering comprehensive, dynamic control over all synthesis parameters while remaining compact.

Its dual-layer architecture allows for 16 polyphonic voices per layer, enabling musicians to easily create complex, evolving soundscapes through powerful split and stacked modes. Additionally, the synthesizer includes authentic analog drift and condition controls, allowing sound designers and players to fine-tune the instrument's character, from pristine and modern to beautifully unstable and vintage. Mercury-8 not only captures the unique sound and essence of the JP-8 but also supports data exchange with MIDI-modified hardware.

The instrument goes beyond simple emulation, featuring an extensive array of tools designed for modern production workflows. It offers a comprehensive modulation matrix, a syncable arpeggiator, and a programmable 16x4 polyphonic step sequencer. Mercury-8 also includes three independent, customizable effect chains, each equipped with 20 studio-quality effects, including the new DCO Chorus, Panner, and Pulser effects. Its unique architecture enables direct import and export of original JP-8 patch bank SysEx data, effectively bridging the gap between vintage hardware and contemporary software.

With more than 600 professionally designed presets, including precise recreations of the original JP-8 factory patches, users can start creating music right away. Additionally, for those seeking extra inspiration, The Grid Preset Pack by renowned producer Michael Oakley is exclusively available from Cherry Audio for $9.99. Featuring lush pads, dynamic arpeggios, and sequences that showcase the full potential of Mercury-8, this pack includes 100 additional presets inspired by the synthwave genre.

Mercury-8 also highlights Cherry Audio's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional sound at an unbeatable price. Priced at just $69, Mercury-8 is an ideal choice for synth enthusiasts who seek outstanding performance, features, and affordability. Additionally, until December 1st at cherryaudio.com, customers can take advantage of Cherry Audio's Build Your Own Bundle promotion. They can select the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169), allowing them to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.

Mercury-8 is also available as part of Cherry Audio's new Synth Stack 6 collection, which bundles 36 of their acclaimed plugins at an affordable price. Synth Stack now includes 28 emulations of vintage synthesizers, three original synthesizers, two legendary drum machines, an electric piano, a tonewheel organ, and a massive modular synthesizer platform, along with over 12,000 professionally designed presets. The total retail value of these instruments is $1,687, but the entire collection is available for an incredible $599. And for those who have already purchased one or more of the individual products, including any previous versions of Synth Stack, additional discounts are applied at the Cherry Audio store.

Cherry Audio's Mercury-8 synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 and later) and Windows (7 and later) in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, a deep-dive introductory video, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.

Cherry Audio has also announced the availability of Synth Stack 6, the 2025 update to their complete collection of 36 virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price. Synth Stack 6 includes 28 emulations of vintage synthesizers; three original synthesizers; two legendary drum machines, electric piano, and tonewheel organ; a massive modular synthesizer platform; and over 12,000 professionally designed presets.

Included and new for 2025 are the hit virtual instruments KR-55C Drum Machine, Yellowjacket, ODC2800, Crumar Spirit, Trident Mk III, and the all-new Mercury-8.

Synth Stack 6 also bundles Voltage Modular Core+Electro Drums, DCO-106, CA2600, Surrealistic MG-1 Plus, Polymode, Eight Voice, PS-20, Memorymode, Mercury-4, Quadra, Dreamsynth, Miniverse, Lowdown, Elka-X, Sines, GX-80, Mercury-6, Novachord + Solovox, Octave Cat, Harmonia, PS-3300, Pro Soloist, Synthesizer Expander Module, CR-78 Drum Machine, Rhodes Chroma, Wurlybird 140B, Blue3 Organ, Atomika, and P-10.

Also included is Sync, Cherry Audio's free user application, which makes it easy to manage downloads, installations, updates, demos, and more for Cherry Audio virtual instruments, effects, and preset packs.

In the bundle as well is GPFree, the lite version of Gig Performer 5, a premium cross-platform audio plugin host for live performance and session musicians. In addition, owners of Synth Stack 6 receive a 10% discount on the full version of Gig Performer 5.

That's $1,687 worth of amazing instruments for the incredibly low price of $599, less than $17 per product. Plus, further price reductions are applied for users who have already purchased one or more of these products, including any previous version of Synth Stack. Sign in at the Cherry Audio store to see a personalized discount offer.

There’s never been a better time to dive into Cherry Audio’s incredible line of virtual instruments. From deep modular synthesis to vintage analog tone, Synth Stack 6 is a synth player’s dream come true!

For more information please visit:
https://cherryaudio.com/products/mercury-8
https://cherryaudio.com/products/synth-stack-6






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