Cherry Audio Launches ODC 2800 in Celebration of Synth Pioneer Alan R. Pearlman
Cherry Audio is thrilled to announce the release of ODC 2800 synthesizer, a dazzling three-in-one virtual instrument inspired by the groundbreaking Odyssey synthesizer and a tribute to the legendary Alan R. Pearlman on the centennial of his birth. ODC 2800 expands upon the sound and capabilities of the original hardware by merging the classic innovations of the past with the tools and features essential for modern music production.
Crafted with precision and powered by the renowned DSP expertise of award-winning designer Mark Barton, the ODC 2800 faithfully recreates the sound, design, and character of all three versions of the original Odyssey synthesizer. This three-in-one virtual instrument goes beyond reproduction, delivering expanded polyphony, an additional oscillator and LFO, expressive performance-focused features, and a redesigned effects section that simplifies and enhances the creative process.
ODC 2800 includes a massive suite of features that make it versatile for both entry-level and seasoned producers. Key highlights include:
Three Authentic Filters – Faithfully modeled Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III filter designs for exceptional sonic accuracy.
Powerful Oscillators and Modulation – Expanded to include three complete VCOs with sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms, with quantizable frequency control, extended oscillator sync routing, ring modulation, and cross-modulation. Each VCO has three frequency modulators (FM), including an assignable modulator offering 35 source options.
Expanded Polyphony – Offering monophonic, mono legato, duophonic, and polyphonic performance with up to 16 voices and unison.
An Extra LFO - Includes two discrete LFOs with five waveforms and options for mono and poly modes, key reset, sync, pulse width, and delay. The Sample/Hold Mixer allows for assignable modulation of the VCF and VCA, with 35 predefined modulation sources.
Additional ADSR with Extras - Two complete ADSR envelope generators with velocity control and trimmer-style drift controls for VCO, VCF, and EG to further emulate the analog vibe.
New Effects Strip – The ODC 2800 includes an intuitive effects strip that allows for easy toggling of effects, soloing, and adjusting the dry/wet mix. It features a dedicated LFO for modulation and global controls for all effects. Additionally, the effects tray offers five studio-quality options: Distortion/EQ, Dual Phaser, Flanger/Chorus, three types of Delays, and five Reverbs.
Performance Ready - Express yourself with velocity, channel (mono) aftertouch, and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible USB/MIDI controllers, and three distinct assignable aftertouch controls with 24 destinations.
Production Ready - Offers comprehensive MIDI mapping for controllers, seamless DAW integration, and over 330 professional presets across 13 categories.
As part of Cherry Audio's month-long Centennial Celebration, a portion of the June sales from ODC 2800 at cherryaudio.com will be donated to the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. This donation will help support the foundation's extraordinary efforts to preserve Pearlman's innovations and inspire future musicians. Additionally, customers will have the option to make direct donations through Cherry Audio's online store.
Musicians and vintage synth enthusiasts can begin using ODC 2800 today for the incredibly low price of just $59, available at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. ODC 2800 supports AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for Windows (7 or above, including Windows 11) and macOS (10.13 and above), with native support for Apple Silicon. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, videos, and an extensive collection of inspiring sound demos.
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