Sines is a sensational and innovative original polyphonic synthesizer. Employing four sine-wave oscillators
Sines utilizes diverse waveshaping methods to bend these basic waves into infinitely variable and complex shapes. When combined with its wide-ranging modulation capabilities and effects
users can create a diverse array of unique timbres ranging from the sublime to sizzling.
The Power of Four
The state-of-the-art Sines interface provides immediate hands-on access to all sound parameters. It comes alive with illuminated indicators
color
and mini oscilloscopes
providing instant visual feedback. The primary sound design controls are grouped horizontally in bands emphasizing its "four of everything" nature: four LFOs
four oscillators
and four envelope generators. At the core of each section are the unique sine-wave oscillator waveshaping controls: feedback
phase
width
shape
wavefold
and drive
along with a sub (octave-down) oscillator and a super (octave-up) oscillator. Phase modulation and ratio dials allow the oscillators to be configured in a modulator/carrier arrangement for four-op DX/FM-style synthesis.
But these dangerous curves are just the beginning. Sines features Cherry Audio's most extensive multimode filter to date
four LFOs with 14 wave shapes
four envelope generators
an arpeggio
a "best of" selection of Cherry Audio's finest acclaimed effects
a drift function
and an integrated eight-band graphic EQ. Many controls include an adjacent mod source button
and an outrageously comprehensive four-slot mod matrix provides numerous modulation options for nearly every Sines parameter.
Three Ways to Play
Mastering Sines may seem like rocket science
but we've made it easy to get started. Sines includes over 500 presets
both practical and cutting-edge
as well as a comprehensive user guide that's fun to read. Moreover
the aural and visual immediacy of Sines encourages experimentation and provides a deeper understanding of how the elements interact. In little time
users can design individualized sounds ranging from glorious evolving pads
bright FM plucks
distinctive leads
crisp percussive tones
and much more.
Sines lends itself well to three more direct approaches to sound design: standard subtractive synthesis
where sine waves are wave-shaped into other familiar waveforms
then processed through an analog-style filter. Alternately
an additive synthesis approach stacks sine waves at different pitches and amplitudes
like a supercharged Hammond tonewheel organ. Finally
oscillators can modulate each other in multiple configurations
mimicking the classic DX-style FM carrier and modulator architecture with much less effort than original 80s instruments.
Features:
Four independent sine waveform oscillators
with waveshaping controls to bend the basic waves into other standard waves (sawtooth
square
pulse
triangle) and more complex and novel shapes
Six waveshaper controls: feedback
phase
width
shape
wavefold
and drive
each with modulation source assignments available
Sub (octave-down sine wave) oscillator and a super oscillator (octave-up sine wave) for each oscillator
Oscillator utility function to copy/paste
randomize
or reset any oscillator settings
Glide (portamento) and keyboard (pitch) controls independently enabled for each oscillator
Up to 16-voice polyphony
Polyphonic (two modes)
chord memory
single voice
and unison with unison detune
Resonant multimode filter with 6
12
18 or 24 dB/oct lowpass
highpass
bandpass
or notch modes
Four tempo-syncable LFOs with 14 waveforms: sine
triangle
sawtooth
sawtooth
exponential sawtooth
logarithmic sawtooth
three-step sawtooth
four-step ramp
exponential ramp
logarithmic ramp
three-step ramp
and four-step square random
ADSR filter and amplifier envelope generators with velocity controls
Two additional auxiliary envelope generators usable as mod sources
Four-slot mod matrix allows modulation of nearly every parameter in Sines
Arpeggiator with tempo sync
Four fully modulatable effects sections: multiple distortion and sample-crushing options; mod FX with phaser
chorus
flanger
or rotary speaker; delay with stereo
ping-pong
or tape delay modes; five reverb effects
including our acclaimed "Galactic" al
Drift controls that optionally apply variation to oscillators and filter frequencies to add authentic analog character
Eight-band graphic EQ
Channel pressure and polyphonic aftertouch as a polyphonic modulation source
Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) -- Pitch
Channel Pressure
and Timbre -- making Sines capable of more organic and expressive performances when using MPE-compatible controllers
Cherry Audio's popular Focus zoom-in feature
as well as standard UI zoom and resize with drag
Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
with easy-to-use MIDI learn
Preset and Global level MIDI mapping
Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
User-adjustable oversampling control
Available in AU
VST
VST3
AAX
and standalone formats
Over 700 presets created by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans
Requirements:
Platform
CPU
RAM
Disk
Notes
Additional Requirement
Audio Card
Ports
Internet Required
32 Bit Support
64 Bit Support
Plugins
mac
Native Apple M1 processor support. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1
8
0
macOS 10.13 or above. macOS 13 Ventura Beta supported