Year/Release Date : 02/19/2026
Version : 1.0.4.52
Developer : Cherry Audio
Developer’s website : https://cherryaudio.com/products/sh-max-synthesizer
Format : SAL, VSTi, VSTi3, AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : cured
System requirements : Windows 7 or higher
- 246.5Â MB
Description:
SH-MAX is a unique combination of Cherry Audio’s three outstanding SH series synthesizers from the 1970s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A. But SH-MAX is far from the first software emulation of these classic instruments. We’ve taken the undeniably bold sound of the SH-5, combined it with the best features of other models, and added even more power and versatility. With confident tone, versatility, and a stunning interface, the SH-MAX promises to transform your studio experience, putting synth power right at your fingertips.
5-star rating from MusicRadar! “The SH-MAX shook the floorboards in the MR towers, and it’s hard to overstate how good it sounds. It’s deep and detailed, with a unique sense of warmth that could be mistaken for true analog. The SH-MAX offers power, warmth, charm, and usability in a very convincing virtual analog reproduction with real heart and soul.
Peculiarities:
A software virtual instrument plug-in based on the sound and features of the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A synthesizers from the 1970s.
Three interface themes, each reflecting the unique aesthetics of the SH-3A, SH-5, and SH-7
Highly optimized voice architecture with monophonic, duophonic, unison and 16-voice polyphonic modes
Five sound sources: VCO-1, VCO-2A, VCO-2B, ring modulator and noise
Two parallel filters: multi-mode with low-pass, band-pass and high-pass, as well as a separate dedicated band-pass filter
Two syncable LFOs with retrigger capability
Sample/Hold, Ring Modulator, Auto Bend, Vibrato and Portamento
Two full ADSR envelopes per layer with velocity and loop options
Flexible signal path options allow audio to be routed individually to one or both filters, or bypassed directly to the VCA
Adjustable VCO, VCF and VCA drift, as well as EG slop for a more analog feel
Over 300 professionally designed presets in 14 categories
Comprehensive SH-2000-inspired touch-sensitive effects with four slots and simple assignment function, with 47 assignable channels or polyphonic aftertouch with compatible controllers
Syncable, transposable, and chainable step sequencer (four channels, up to 16 steps each), inspired by the Model 104, with start, stop, audition, and humanization options, precise DAW and step sync, and MIDI out to compatible DAWs
Four independent, customizable effects chains, one for each of the three signal paths plus a global layer with a separate effects modulator for each layer
20 studio effects that can be arranged, saved, and recalled in your effects chains, interchangeable with Cherry Audio Trident and Mercury-8 synthesizers:
BBD Flanger, Compressor, Digital Delay, Digital Reverb, Distortion & EQ, Dual Delay, Dual Ensemble, Dual Phaser, Envelope Filter, Flanger & Chorus, Galactic Reverb, Lo-Fi, Lushverb, Ring Modulator, Sevenband EQ, Spring Reverb, Tape Echo, DCO Chorus, Panner and Pulser
Permanent effects: Quick controls for on/off, solo, bipolar modulator, amount slider, and dry/wet mix for each effect. Global effects on/off, leveling, and stereo widening
Includes separate virtual instruments and plugins (AU, VST, VST3, AAX)
User adjustable oversampling control
Full 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 feature, along with standard drag-and-drop UI zooming and resizing
Full documentation is available directly online from the tool or in PDF format for download.
Be sure to install (if you don’t already have it) – TEAM R2R Network Block Runtime (Tested Runtime Version: v2.3.0) (attached)
