Apr 15, 2026 | sonicstate
Nick of Sonicstate takes a look at Crumar DS-2 in this latest PatchFLIP, exploring some of the patches included and also the "Deep Space" expansion pack.
Cherry Audio continue their release of classic and rare vintage synthesizer emulations with the DS-2. An emulation of the Crumar DS-2 from 1978 which followed the trend of synth voice and paraphonic synth section of the time. Whats unusual about the DS-2 is that the waves were generated from simple integrated circuits which produced stable pitch square waves. These were then modified by transistor networks to create more familiar oscillator waves - the result was somewhat stepped but harmonically richer waveforms. Cherry Audio have added up to 16 voice polyphony, an extra LFO, more filter variations, 6 assignable LFO routings, Aftertouch routings, and their excellent FX system with three chains of up to 5 FX each and more. Nick takes a look, exploring some of the patches included and also the patch expansion pack ($9.99).