Ensoniq ESQ-1

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 is a software recreation of the 1986 hybrid digital/analog synthesizer. It combines the original ESQ-1 waveforms with detailed modeling of its analog filter and synthesis architecture. The instrument offers dual-layer operation with up to 32 voices per layer, extensive modulation options, integrated arpeggiators and step sequencers, as well as support for polyphonic aftertouch and MPE. SysEx import and export allow patch exchange with original ESQ-1 hardware units. 

Features

• Exact emulation of the 1986 Ensoniq ESQ-1 hybrid digital/analog synthesizer

• Original 32 ESQ-1 waveforms licensed from Creative Technology

• Three digital oscillators per voice

• Oscillator sync and amplitude modulation

• Mono, Unison, Polyphonic and MPE voice modes

• Dual-layer architecture with up to 32 voices per layer

• Keyboard split and layer stack modes

• Modeled Curtis CEM3379 resonant low-pass filter

• Additional 12 dB/oct low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter modes

• Three LFOs per layer with tempo sync and reset functions

• Four multistage envelopes per layer

• Four-slot modulation matrix with 41 sources and 85 destinations

• Channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch and MPE support

• Independent arpeggiators per layer

• 16x4 polyphonic step sequencer per layer

• 350 factory presets in 15 categories

• 40 original ESQ-1 factory presets

• Import of ESQ-1 SysEx patches and banks

• Export of SysEx files compatible with original hardware

• Three independent effects chains

• 20 integrated effects processors

• Adjustable oversampling

• MIDI learn and DAW automation support

• Resizable user interface with zoom functions

Mac:

• macOS 10.13 or higher
• 64 bit
• Native Apple M1 compatible (including Apple M1 Ultra)
• 3.4 GHz Quad Core processor or M1 CPU
• RAM: 8GB 

Windos:

• Windows 7 or higher
• 64 bit
• 3.4 GHz Quad Core processor 
• RAM: 8GB