Cherry Audio Quadra

Synthesizer Virtual Instrument

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Supports Apple Silicon natively
AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
AudioUnits Format VST2 Format VST3 Format
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The Cherry Audio Quadra is a super-accurate and immensely improved emulation of the ARP Quadra synthesizer, originally released in 1978 - a rare and coveted "unicorn" instrument in the synthesizer world, reproduced for the first time as a virtual instrument.

Quadra-matic

Cherry Audio's Quadra introduces improvements throughout every section, bringing out the full potential of the original ARP design. Each instrument section can now be layered anywhere across the keyboard, and we've increased transposition ranges for most sections.

The paraphonic Poly Synthesizer section has been beefed up with an additional octave, optional oscillator drift, velocity control, new modulation capabilities (including pulse-width modulation), and additional waveforms. The Lead Synthesizer section has been enhanced with a more powerful arpeggiator, additional waveforms, adjustable note priority, and numerous other small improvements. We've turned the Quadra's rudimentary LFO into a full-featured, multi-waveform, tempo-syncable LFO. We've added a deeply flexible bender section that allows pitch bend wheel data to independently bend pitches and modulate filter cutoff for each instrument section.

Highly Effective

We modeled the ARP Quadra's 14-stage phaser, and added additional effects - chorus/flanger, echo, and reverb - that can also be turned on and off independently for each instrument section. Imagine strings bathed in reverb, a poly synth slowly phasing and flanging, and a lead synth with a slapback delay, all layered together to create a beautiful swirling pad. The sound design possibilities are endless!

Four Sides Live

Quadra includes a multiple-out version for maximum flexibility. The standard "Quadra" instance mixes the four sections to a summed output. "Quadra Multi Out" includes five sets of outputs: a standard stereo mix, plus dry independent outputs for each section, as found on the original hardware.

Quadra includes over 450 presets from a diverse, all-star team of sound designers:
Led by veteran sound designer James Terris, we enlisted the help of Julie Kathryn, Huston Singletary, Katharine Fountain, Dave Polich, and Brendan Dreaper to create over 450 stunning Quadra presets. Each sound designer brings their own style and character to the process, and the results are awe-inspiring.

Features

  • Over 450 presets, programmed by industry veterans
  • All four sections superbly recreated
  • Poly Synthesizer includes Drift control for increased analog realism
  • Independent key range assignment for all four instrument sections
  • Precisely replicated phase shifter with multiple mod sources
  • Tempo-syncable LFO
  • Multi-out instance allows separate processing of each instrument section
  • Improved arpeggiator section w/tempo sync
  • Accurately emulated "Touch Sensor" aftertouch section
  • Highly optimized coding for high performance with ultra-low CPU load
  • User-adjustable oversampling control
  • Advanced one-click UI magnification
  • Full MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls
  • Quadra is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats

    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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    Crossgrade Proof

    This crossgrade is for owners of a competing DAW. To prove your DAW ownership, we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.

    Types of proof

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

    A screenshot of your product registration

    A photo of your package (either CD/DVD or printed manual), with the unique serial number included in the photo.

    Get a free upgrade to RX10

    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.