Cherry Audio 发布建模意大利 Synthex 合成器插件 Elka-X

樱桃音频进一步扩展建模的合成器队伍，
这一次建模的是意大利的传奇 Synthex 合成器。

The Cherry Audio Elka-X synthesizer is based upon the legendary Synthex,
a rare Italian analog synthesizer designed by Mario Maggi and manufactured by ELKA in the early eighties.
Elka-X replicates the extraordinary character of the original synth without compromising sound or functionality,
thoughtfully expanding its feature set and delivering the authentic Synthex experience at a price anyone can afford.

Cherry Audio Elka-X 合成器基于传奇的 Synthex，
这是一台罕见的意大利模拟合成器，由 Mario Maggi 设计并由 ELKA 在八十年代初制造。
Elka-X 在不影响声音或功能的情况下复制了原始合成器的非凡特性，
精心扩展了其功能集，并以任何人都能负担得起的价格提供了真正的 Synthex 音色。

The Synthex included a combination of uncommon and forward-looking features that stood out from other contemporary synthesizers,
including highly stable digitally-controlled analog oscillators and a flexible four-pole multimode filter.
Unlike most other popular synths utilizing CEM3320 filter chips in a lowpass-only configuration,
the Synthex filter featured a 24 dB/oct lowpass mode, 6 and 12 dB/oct bandpass modes, and a 12 dB/oct highpass mode.
Along with a powerful onboard analog chorus effect, this gave the Synthex a distinct and powerful tonality.
It was multitimbral, with the ability to play two separate patches simultaneously, in either split or layer mode.
It even included an innovative four-track sequencer with real-time recording and transposition.

Synthex 结合了从其他当代合成器中脱颖而出的罕见和前瞻性功能，
包括高度稳定的数字控制模拟振荡器和灵活的四极多模式滤波器。
与大多数其他标配使用 CEM3320 滤波器芯片的流行合成器不同，
Synthex 滤波器具有 24 dB/oct 低通模式、6 和 12 dB/oct 带通模式以及 12 dB/oct 高通模式。
加上强大的板载模拟合唱效果，这给 Synthex 带来了独特而强大的声音。
它是多音色的，能够同时演奏两个单独的模块，无论是拆分模式还是分层模式。
它甚至包括一个具有实时录音和移调功能的创新型四轨音序器。

As ELKA's primary market was home organs, they never gained a strong foothold in the professional synthesizer market.
Sadly, the whirlwind of excitement generated by the 1983 release of Yamaha's DX digital synthesizers relegated this superb instrument to the sidelines,
never to achieve the success it deserved.

由于 ELKA 的主要市场是家用管风琴，他们从未在专业合成器市场获得一席之地。
遗憾的是，1983 年雅马哈 DX 数字合成器发布所产生的潮流导致这款出色的乐器被边缘化，
从而没有取得应有的成功。

By the mid-80s, ELKA made the last Synthex for Stevie Wonder,
who used it for the distinctive bass tone on his single "Skeletons" from the 1987 album Characters.
Other notable users of the Synthex included Geoff Downes of the supergroup Asia, Keith Emerson, Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran,
Peter Howell of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, and Jean-Michel Jarre,
who used it extensively on Rendezvous and for his famed "laser harp" sound.

到 80 年代中期，ELKA 为 Stevie Wonder 制作了最后一个 Synthex，
它被其用于 1987 年专辑 Characters 中的单曲“Skeletons”中的独特贝司音色。
Synthex 的其他著名用户包括亚洲超级乐队的 Geoff Downes、Keith Emerson、Duran Duran 的 Nick Rhodes、
BBC Radiophonic Workshop 的 Peter Howell 和 Jean-Michel Jarre，
后者在 Rendezvous 和他著名的 “laser harp” 中大量使用了 Synthex “ 声音。

X-pertly Extended and Enhanced!
Each aspect of Elka-X has been precisely modeled upon Cherry Audio's pristine vintage Synthex.
Every effort was taken to emulate the prized tone of the original's DCOs, dynamic filter, and stunning chorus.
We've preserved the innovative sound-sculpting and performance features such as layering and keyboard split,
and hugely improved the original's clunky step sequencer.

X-pertly 扩展和增强！ Elka-X 的每个方面都精确地建模了 Cherry Audio 的原始复古合成器。
尽一切努力再现了原版 DCO、动态滤波器和令人惊叹的合唱音色。
我们保留了创新的声音雕刻和演奏功能，例如音色分层和键盘分割，
并极大地改进了原版笨重的步进音序器。

The original ELKA Synthex used to model Cherry Audio's Elka-X.
Once again, Cherry Audio has kept the soul of a classic alive while updating its feature set for modern studio environments.
We've increased the polyphony, included mono and unison modes, and added velocity response that was absent from the original design.
We've expanded the functionality of the filter and the LFOs, greatly extending the modulation options.
We not only simplified the operation of the four-track step sequencer but added a complete arpeggiator with independent assignments for both layers.

Cherry Audio Elka-X 精确模拟 ELKA Synthex。
Cherry Audio 再一次保留住了经典的灵魂，同时针对现代工作室环境更新了其功能。
我们增加了复音，包括单声道和同音模式，并增加了原始设计中没有的力度响应。
我们扩展了滤波器和 LFO 的功能，极大地扩展了调制能力。
我们不仅简化了四轨步进音序器的操作，还加入了一个完整的琶音器，并可以为两个音色层进行独立分配。

Unique panel controls make it painless to exchange settings between layers, sequencer tracks, and even different presets.
In addition to the chorus effect found in the original, Elka-X adds studio-quality echo and reverb stereo effects, with independent settings for both layers.
With additional touches such as chord memory, over 600 pro patches, and flexible MIDI mapping,
Cherry Audio's Elka-X brings the authentic and expanded Synthex experience roaring into the 21st century.

独特的面板参数使在音色分层、音序器轨道甚至不同预设之间交换设置变得轻松。
除了原版中的合唱效果外，Elka-X 还具备工作室品质的立体声回声和混响效果，两个音色层都有独立的设置。
Cherry Audio 的 Elka-X 具有额外的功能，例如和弦记忆、600 多个专业预置和灵活的 MIDI 映射，
将真实和扩展的 Synthex 体验带入 21 世纪。

Elka-X Features
Two part multitimbral operation: two different patches simultaneously playable, in either a keyboard split or stacked layer mode, with user-specified split point and discrete controls for layer volume and panning
16 polyphonic voices which can be layered or split across the keyboard
Panel Control for selecting layers, with a utility function for exchanging settings between the Lower and Upper sound layers, or even between presets
Two DCO oscillators with triangle, sawtooth, square, and variable pulse waveforms and independent tuning
Modes for polyphonic, single voice, and unison monophonic with unison detune
PWM Cross Modulation and Ring Modulation for both oscillators
White or Pink Noise Generator
CEM3320-style multimode filter with 12 or 24 dB/oct lowpass, 6 or 12 dB/oct bandpass, or 12 dB/oct highpass
Two tempo-syncable LFOs
Two independent modulation sections: a fixed LFO 1 section, and performance-oriented LFO 2 section, intended for use with pitch and mod wheel controllers
LFO 1 has triangle, sawtooth, ramp, bipolar square, unipolar square, and random waveforms; LFO 2 triangle waveform only
ADSR Filter and Amplifier envelope generators with Velocity control
Multi Trigger for the ADSR Filter and Amplifier envelope generators (in monophonic modes)
Chord Memory and Oscillator 2 sync
Tempo Sync buttons for LFO 1 and 2, Sequencer rate, Arpeggio rate, and Echo rate for easy sync to DAW project tempo
Step Sequencer consisting of four individual monophonic sequences, each with a user-definable length of up to 128 steps, assignable to either layer, and stored with the preset
Step Sequencer utility operation for copying, swapping, and moving sequencer data between tracks, or from one presets to another
Glide (pitch envelope) and Portamento (standard glide), independently enabled for each oscillator
Arpeggiator with tempo sync, independently assignable to both layers
Studio-quality chorus, echo delay, and reverb effects, including our acclaimed "Galactic" reverb algorithm
Cherry Audio's popular Focus zoom-in feature, as well as standard UI zoom and resize with drag
Over 600 presets created by a talented and diverse group of sound design veterans
Complete MIDI control and DAW automation for all controls, with easy-to-use MIDI learn
Preset and Global level MIDI mapping
Highly optimized coding for optimal performance with ultra-low CPU load
User-adjustable oversampling control
Elka-X is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats.

Elka-X 特点
两部分多音色操作：可同时演奏两个不同的模块，在键盘拆分或堆叠层模式下，具有用户指定的拆分点和用于层音量和声像的离散控制
16 种和弦音色，可在键盘上分层或拆分
用于选择层的面板控制，具有用于在上下声音层之间甚至在预设之间交换设置的实用功能
两个 DCO 振荡器，具有三角波、锯齿波、方波和可变脉冲波形以及独立调律
复音、单声和带同音失谐的同音单音模式
两个振荡器的 PWM 交叉调制和环形调制
白噪声或粉红噪声发生器
具有 12 或 24 dB/oct 低通、6 或 12 dB/oct 带通或 12 dB/oct 高通的 CEM3320 型多模式滤波器
两个可同步速度的 LFO
两个独立的调制部分：一个固定的 LFO 1 部分和面向性能的 LFO 2 部分，旨在与音高和调制轮控制器一起使用
LFO 1 有三角波、锯齿波、锯齿波、双极方波、单极方波和随机波形；仅 LFO 2 三角波
具有力度控制的 ADSR 滤波器和放大器包络发生器
ADSR 滤波器和放大器包络发生器的多触发器（在单声道模式下）
和弦记忆和振荡器 2 同步
LFO 1 和 2、音序器速率、琶音速率和回声速率的速度同步按钮，可轻松同步到 DAW 工程速度
步进音序器由四个单独的单声道音序组成，每个音序都有用户可定义的长度，最多 128 步，可分配到任一层，并与预设一起存储
用于在轨道之间或从一个预设到另一个预设复制、交换和移动音序器数据的步进音序器实用程序操作
滑音（音高包络）和滑音（标准滑音），每个振荡器独立启用
带有速度同步的琶音器，可独立分配给两个音色层
录音室品质的合唱、回声延迟和混响效果，包括我们广受好评的 “ Galactic ” 混响算法
Cherry Audio 流行的 Focus 放大功能，以及标准的 UI 缩放和拖动调整大小
超过 600 个预设由一群才华横溢且多元化的声音设计资深人士创建
所有控件的完整 MIDI 控制和 DAW 自动化，以及易于使用的 MIDI 学习功能
预设和全局级别 MIDI 映射
高度优化的编码，以超低 CPU 负载实现运算性能
用户可调节的过采样控制
Elka-X 提供 AU、VST、VST3、AAX 插件格式和独立运行。

官方网站：
https://cherryaudio.com/products/elka-x
产品价格：
正常价格 59 美元，上市优惠售价 39 美元，
中国区的用户请在总代理飞来音电脑音乐技术购买。

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