As part of its Bob Moog Appreciation Month, Cherry Audio has introduced Minimode, a software emulation of the classic Minimoog hardware synth.
But, unlike the original, Minimode is polyphonic, supports presets and is even MPE compatible.
For the month of May, Cherry Audio will be donating a portion of profits from Minimode to The Bob Moog Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Bob Moog and his work. In addition, Cherry Audio is working with to raise funds for the Foundation in May with raffles and more.
Here’s what they have to say about Minimode:
“Minimode is a painstaking virtual emulation of the granddaddy of all portable synthesizers, the legendary Minimoog Model D.
Whether you’re seeking monstrous leads, funky basslines, or warm atmospheric pads, Minimode has you covered. In fact, the resulting tones are so mighty that we could not resist adding one particular enhancement. If one classic synth voice isn’t enough, we’ve made it easy to dial in two, four, eight, or sixteen polyphonic voices guaranteed to bring the house down.
Need outstanding sounds even faster? Minimode includes a library of over 250 presets created by professional sound designers. Brass, keys, percussion, sound effects, and even MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) presets and, of course, the signature earthshaking basses and leads the Mini is renowned for are just a click away.”
Pricing and Availability
Minimode synthesizer is available now, for Mac & Windows, with an intro price of $39 (normally $59).
Yay, yet another Mini Moog software plug-in 😉
The sound is on the mark, so the rest is secondary. I appreciate that they didn’t add effects this time. They’re great for their Memorymode, but a Mini is a major soloing synth (sometimes all too identifiably), so I’d want to trick it out myself. Even a little delay really brings it to life. Add three more of the right FX and it becomes a monster.
The polyphony is also welcome, but I look forward to a ‘shootout’ demo between this and the Memorymode. The latter works better for me because its more knob-rich. Analog apples, digital oranges.
I don’t want to rain on their parade as they do great synths…..but I am puzzled why say all companies seem to do a moog…Juno….Jupiter….surely it would be better to choose ones not already done? Uvi….ik…Arturia…. they all do a moog. I guess maybe it is because people buy them as a pack so they have to be in there. It’s moog month as well so that is understandable, I just wish all the companies would diversify that bit more. I guess some are sampled based and some are modelling. Maybe it’s me I dunno…We are never happy are we lol
Really did not need another Mini but will support Cherry Audio. Their download model is easypeazy and reinstalling their stuff is also brainless. Got a new MacBook recently and reinstalling stuff, well I discovered some companies shine, while others totally suck, and as a result I will no longer support them. JMO
I’ve been using Cherry’s stuff to supplement V Collection, so I’ve skipped the 2600 and I’ll be skipping the Mini. But I do appreciate the need for one to complete their Moog clone arsenal. I think Cherry has stood out from the crowd by focusing on weird clones like the Quadra and the Polymoog. I’d like to see more of that kind of stuff.
I mean… sometimes you need a Minimoog right? I guess if they can, they ought to offer one too eh?
I was expecting a Gleeman Pentaphonic.
How are the more recent Cherry Audio offerings holding up in terms of aliasing in the higher ranges? There were mentions (in comments- so taken with a grain of salt) that aliasing might be an issue.
I already own a minimoog ??okay its the Behringers, but no need to say it is bad, this apparature is analog and not a simulation! If i compare both, yes, I hear a Big difference! And thats why i keep my Behringer on the first place, and the Vst does a good Job for sampling, Wavetablesynths etc… But not my analog gear!
I already own a minimoog ??okay its the Behringers, but no need to say it is bad, this apparature is analog and not a simulation! If i compare both, yes, I hear a Big difference! And thats why i keep my Behringer on the first place, and the Vst does a good Job for sampling, Wavetablesynths etc… But not my analog gear!