Feb 11, 2026 | sonicstate
Cherry Audio's SH-MAX was featured this week on Nick Batt's Sonicstate shows for preset demonstrations and their latest Sonic TALK livecast.
PatchFLIP (above)
New from Cherry Audio - the SH-MAX, a tribute to some of Roland's most interesting SHs. With features taken from the SH-3A, the SH-5 and the SH-7 it has 3 oscillators, LPF and BandPass (with modulation) Mixer, 3xLFO and S&H - plus a 16 step 4 channel sequencer. Unusually, the FX are tapped at the VCF, BandPass, VCA with 5 slots for each and a global FX chain on top. Its a characterful sound channelling Human League, Yazoo, Eurythmics and Carpenter plus more as this is up to 16 voice poly.
Sonic TALK Show 880 (below)
Sonic TALK 880 discusses the Cherry Audio SH-MAX, Jimmy Iovine, and PSP Tilt EQ. Guests Gaz Williams and Rich Hilton join the remote host to explore new music technology. Expect lively conversation about synths, plugins, and the evolution of the music industry.