GX-80

Cherry Audio

An accurate reproduction of the CS-80

GX-80 is not merely another emulation of the CS-80. The iconic GX-1's enormous dual-layers, additional waveforms, and distinctive filters are adapted into the GX-80, giving it the power of two CS-80s and then some! The result is a massive dual-layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer, capable of simultaneously playing two separate CS-80 style sounds in a split or stacked layer mode when supplemented with GX-80's independent layer volume and panning controls.

The GX-80 features a split keyboard mode and support for both polyphonic and monophonic aftertouch controllers to deliver the most expressive performance possible. A novel "last-note priority" option for simulating poly aftertouch response with a monophonic channel aftertouch controller has also been added by Cherry Audio.

The GX-80 is a unique creation deserving of the "flagship" moniker thanks to its dual-layer interface, over 1,000 gorgeous presets created by master sound designers, and integrated studio-quality effects.

GX-80 Gui

GX-80 Features

A best-in-class virtual instrument based on two monumental analog classics: the GX-1 and CS-80
Integrates the extended features of the GX-1 with all of the functionality of its descendant, the CS-80, for an absolutely immense sound experience; essentially, two CS-80s and more!
Massive dual-layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer: two different CS-80 style sounds simultaneously playable, in either a keyboard split or stacked layer mode, with discrete controls for layer volume and panning
All GX-1 and CS-80 voicing parameters reproduced, including the GX-1's unique oscillator-level filtered waveforms, octave-up triangle wave, and invert filter envelope control
Precision recreation of both the legendary CS-80 and unmatched GX-1 filters
Four polyphonic voice ranks, each with a voltage-controller oscillator, resonant highpass and lowpass filters, noise generator, sine wave, dual envelope generators, and a velocity-sensitive VCA
Sub oscillator LFO for each layer with sine, sawtooth, ramp, square, sample and hold, and noise intended for modulation, with tempo sync
Recreation of the memorable CS ring modulator that modulates the summed output of each pair of ranks with its own independent oscillator
Coarse pitch range setting for each oscillator in traditional organ footage of 16', 8', 5 1/3', 4', 2 2/3' and 2', as well as the 3 1/5' and 2 2/7' footages exclusive to the GX-1
Virtual pitch ribbon controller precisely modeled on the actual behavior of the original
GX-1 specific controls clearly distinguished from standard CS-80 control parameters
Independent rank panning and independent layer stereo effects chain for expansive and breathtaking stereo tones
Tone Selector includes each of the original CS-80 factory presets plus user sound storage
Panel Control for selecting layers, with a utility function for exchanging settings between ranks in a layer, the Lower and Upper sound layers, or even between presets
Over 1,000 essential presets that make the most of every unique aspect of the GX-80, crafted by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans
Studio-quality integrated effects: chorus/rotary, flange/phaser, digital/tape delay with sync, and reverb, including our acclaimed "Galactic" reverb algorithm, with global or dual layer modes
Expressive touch response worthy of the originals: velocity sensitive with support for both polyphonic and monophonic aftertouch, plus a unique "last-note priority" mode for simulated polyphonic aftertouch response
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 with drag
Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
User-adjustable oversampling control