Mercury-8: Mastering Layers - Dual & Split

Dec 5, 2025 | Cherry Audio

In this new tutorial video, Robert Saint John, the Director of Marketing, demonstrates how to maximize the potential of Mercury-8 synthesizer by utilizing its layering features. He explains the three key modes—Whole, Dual, and Split—and guides viewers in creating their own unique presets. Musician Mike Martin showcases several impressive presets crafted by the sound design team using these methods, highlighting their effectiveness. Additionally, the techniques demonstrated in this video apply to other layered instruments by Cherry Audio, including the GX-80, Mercury-6, Rhodes Chroma, and P-10.

Featuring presets designed by the Mercury-8 sound design team:

  • James Terris

  • James Dyson

  • Andrew Longhurst

  • Mark Wilcox

  • Mike Martin

  • Julie Kathryn (I AM SNOW ANGEL)

  • Michael Oakley

  • Drew Schlesinger

  • Dave Polich

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