VultureCulture - Atomika VS an Original Polivoks

Oct 10, 2024 | Vulture Culture

"Which one reigns supreme?" asked Vulture Culture in his latest livestream, comparing Cherry Audio's Atomika with his excellent condition original Polivoks synthesizer. Don't miss this fascinating replay, and keep an eye on the replay of the live chat for the unexpected appearances of some of the Cherry Audio team!

"In tonight's livestream, we're diving deep into Cherry Audio's brand new Atomika VST Plugin, which debuted today. This plugin is a faithful recreation of the legendary Formanta Polivoks from 1982. Lucky for us, I happen to have a real, vintage hardware Polivoks from 1982, making me the perfect person to review this software and see how it stacks up!We’ll start by exploring the Atomika’s presets to give you a taste of what it can do. Then, it’s time for the ultimate showdown—comparing the oscillators, filters, and envelopes from both the hardware and the plugin, with a special focus on their LFOs. Stick around for my final thoughts on the pros and cons of Cherry Audio’s Atomika and whether it captures the raw magic of the original Polivoks. Tune in, and let's find out together!"