Cherry Audio Year One Collection — Free Download

Purpose and Scope

This collection gathers all commercial modules released for Voltage Modular during its first year, offering a broad toolkit for modular synthesis. It includes oscillators, filters, effects, and control modules that cover a wide range of sound creation tasks, from additive synthesis to stochastic sequencing.

The bundle is designed to serve as an entry point into the Voltage Modular ecosystem, providing a comprehensive set of components for building custom patches. Its selection of 21 modules aims to cover essential functions while also introducing more experimental tools for creative exploration.

Key Capabilities

The module lineup covers a variety of synthesis techniques. The Additive Oscillator enables detailed harmonic construction, while the Mega Saw oscillator offers a different flavor. The ESP-20 Processor provides audio-rate manipulation, and the Hex Phaser delivers sweeping phase effects. For modulation, the MPE Interface supports expressive control, and the Random Task introduces generative elements.

Sequencing and timing are addressed by the Octagon Sequencer, which offers rhythmic patterns, and the Sampler II allows sampling-based work. Effects include Stereo Delay for spatial echoes, Vintage Resonator for character, and a Vocoder for vocal processing. Filtering and mixing are managed by the VCF-20 and Poly VCF-20, alongside the VCO-20 and Poly VCO-20 dual oscillators, plus a voltage-controlled mixer.

Workflow and Sound Design

In a typical workflow, you would integrate these modules within Voltage Modular’s patch environment to build complex signal chains. For instance, you might connect the Octagon Sequencer to the VCO-20, then run the output through the VCF-20 with envelope modulation for rhythmic timbres. The MPE Interface allows linking external controllers for expressive performance.

Sound design possibilities are broad: use the Additive Oscillator for metallic textures, combine the Random Task with the Sequencer for generative patterns, or apply the Vocoder for vocal effects. The included presets offer starting points, though some rely on the separately sold Euclidean Duel module. The collection supports both standard and polyphonic configurations with the Poly VCO and Poly VCF modules.

Practical Applications

This collection suits producers and sound designers working in electronic music, film scoring, or game audio. In a studio setting, you can build custom synthesizer voices from scratch or create complex modulation networks. For live performance, the MPE Interface and sequencer enable real-time control, while the effects modules add depth to live patches.

The variety of modules allows for creating everything from classic analog-style leads to avant-garde textures. The Stereo Delay and Vocoder are useful for adding space and vocal effects to mixes. With the voltage-controlled mixer, you can automate mixing within a patch. The bundle serves as a practical investment for those exploring modular synthesis without purchasing modules individually.

Key features

• Includes all 21 commercial modules from Voltage Modular’s first year
• Additive Oscillator for detailed harmonic construction
• ESP-20 Processor for advanced audio-rate manipulation
• MPE Interface for expressive MIDI Polyphonic Expression control
• Octagon Sequencer for rhythmic patterns and Random Task for stochastic events
• Sampler II for sample manipulation and Stereo Delay for spatial effects
• VCF-20 and Poly VCF-20 filters, plus VCO-20 and Poly VCO-20 oscillators
• Over 50 professional presets for diverse sound design

Best for

Ideal for modular synthesis enthusiasts and sound designers wanting a comprehensive starter set for Voltage Modular, offering oscillators, filters, effects, and sequencing tools to build custom patches for music production or live performance.