Cherry Audio KR-55C

Drum Machine Virtual Instrument

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Cherry Audio KR-55C
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AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
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Cherry Audio's KR-55C is a supercharged, best-of-both-worlds software emulation that combines features from two lesser-known drum machines of the post-punk era: Korg's "Rhythm 55" KR-55A and KR-55B.

KR-55C boasts all the rhythms from both models, for a total of 240 factory patterns, intros, and fills.

Additionally, it adds 200 original patterns and kits that cover a wider range of genres.

KR-55C's user interface shifts based on whether the A or B model is selected and includes extra pages that let this beatbox "step out" even further.

It features a familiar X0X-style 16-button layout for step-editing and real-time pattern programming, as well as a song mode for chaining up to 99 patterns.

Unlike sample-based instruments, Cherry Audio has emulated the Rhythm 55's tones through analog modeling.

The Instrument Edit panel allows extensive parameter editing like tuning and EQ for each instrument, enabling a range of sonic possibilities far surpassing the original.

The Mixer and Effects sections allow for separate processing of each sound, with features including panning, mute/solo, overdrive, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb.

It also includes a bus compressor and limiter for master amplitude control.

KR-55C offers DAW-friendly features such as auto-sync, drag-and-drop MIDI export, individual outputs, and complete automation capabilities.

Korg's "Rhythm 55," also known as the KR-55, was introduced in 1979 as a replacement for the simpler Mini Pops 35 and Mini Pops 120 machines.

Although all of these models were preset-only with no option for user-programmed rhythms, the KR-55 represented a significant advancement.

It featured 48 preset rhythms, 16 intro patterns, and 16 fill patterns.

The flexible mixer section allowed users to easily mute or solo individual drum sounds, creating countless variations of the pre-programmed rhythms.

Legendary early synth-pop producer Daniel Miller effectively utilized this on early Depeche Mode and Fad Gadget albums, where the KR-55 provided most of the percussion sounds while an ARP2600 synthesizer supplied the kick drums, triggered via the KR-55.

Features

  • Includes all of the original preset rhythms from both the KR-55A and the KR-55B, resulting in a total of 240 factory patterns, intros, and fills
  • 200 additional rhythm and sound presets, including new kits of instruments matched and tuned to specific genres, with patterns that demonstrate each of the sounds in sequence
  • Instrument panel for mild or extreme sound editing with Parametric EQ, Tone, Tune, and Decay settings for each instrument
  • Familiar X0X-style 16- or 24-step pattern programming
  • Flexible pattern and instrument copy-and-paste capabilities
  • Swing percentage setting
  • Real-time step entering via Trigger button
  • Unlike original, all sounds are independently addressable in user pattern mode
  • Easy to use Song Mode with up to 99 patterns and 99 steps per song
  • External MIDI sound triggering with velocity sensitivity and user-assignable note mapping
  • Mixer panel with independent level, pan, and solo/mute for each instrument
  • Effects Routing Matrix with easy-to-use toggle buttons to apply effects to individual instruments in any combination
  • Effects panel with studio-quality effects for separate processing of each instrument sound, including overdrive, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb
  • Effects panel also includes a colorful and fun global master compressor and a global bus limiter
  • Drag-and-drop export function allows simple mouse-drag conversion of patterns to DAW MIDI tracks (plug-in version) or Standard MIDI Files on the desktop (standalone version)
  • Individual outs plug-in version for independent processing of each instrument in a DAW
  • Super accurate DAW sync
  • User-adjustable oversampling control
  • Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls, with easy-to-use MIDI learn and mapping (Preset and Global)
  • Cherry Audio’s popular Focus zoom-in feature, as well as standard UI zoom and resize via drag
  • Complete documentation available directly online from the instrument or in downloadable PDF format

System Requirements

  • MacOS 10.13 High Sierra and above
  • Officially supported up to MacOS 15 Sequoia
  • Windows 7 and above (64-bit only)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
  • 8GB RAM or more

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3, and Standalone

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A copy of your purchase receipt for the original license or the most recent update/upgrade

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This offer is valid until RX10's release.

Eligible Products

Purchase one of the following products:

  • RX9 Standard
  • RX9 Standard - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from any RX Standard, Advanced, or Post Production Suite
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX9 Advanced
  • RX9 Advanced - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8, or Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX Post Production Suite 6
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-8

Exclusions

Only the upgrades and crossgrades specified above are eligible. All others listed apply to the full version of the product only. Education versions are not eligible.