- Publisher: Cherry Audio
- Product: CR-78
- Release: R2R
- Version: 1.0.11.89
- Format: VST/VST3/AAX
- Requirements: Windows 7 or above
CR-78 by Cherry Audio marks their debut in the realm of virtual drum machines, offering an accurate recreation of the punchy analog sounds and 34 preset rhythms of the iconic CR-78. But it doesn’t stop there. Unlike traditional sample-based emulations, CR-78 utilizes modeled synthesis to faithfully reproduce the classic tones of the original while also providing full editability.
The interface of CR-78 adopts a familiar X0X-style button-per-step layout, making pattern programming intuitive and straightforward. Additionally, a user-friendly song mode facilitates pattern chaining for seamless arrangement creation.
One of the standout features of CR-78 is its comprehensive effects section, which includes four studio-quality effects. Each individual tone in the drum machine has its own dedicated “send button” for quick and easy effect application. Furthermore, the mixer section boasts a complete set of tools, including a compressor and a six-band graphic EQ.
Roland’s CompuRhythm CR-78, introduced in 1978, revolutionized electronic music production with its programmable, microprocessor-controlled analog beatbox. Artists across various genres, including Blondie, Phil Collins, Genesis, and Roxy Music, quickly adopted and immortalized the CR-78’s distinctive sound.
With Cherry Audio’s CR-78, producers and musicians can now harness the legendary tones of this iconic drum machine while enjoying modern editing capabilities and effects processing, making it an essential tool for both vintage and contemporary music production.