heading: Trident Synthesizer,
paragraph: Brief Description: Trident Mk III is a virtual synthesizer instrument that revives the multitimbral experience and
sonic capabilities of the early 80s Trident hardware synths and exponentially enhances them, offering an
unparalleled combination of innovation and authenticity.
Product type: Virtual software synthesizer plug-in with polyphonic multitimbral operation, sequencer, onboard
effects, and 370+ factory presets – macOS/Windows Standalone, AAX, AU, VST2, VST3,
paragraph: SUMMARY
Cherry Audio’s Trident Mk III synthesizer is a stunning virtual instrument that meticulously revives the sonic
capabilities of the original 1981 and 1982 Trident Mk I and Mk II hardware synths. It not only replicates the
multitimbral experience of the original but exponentially enhances it, offering an unparalleled combination of
innovation and authenticity.
Cherry Audio has meticulously recreated each section of the original Trident hardware — the sweeping Synth, the
bold Brass, and the stirring Strings — and enhanced the entire ensemble with additional features. The voice count
has been increased to 16 for each section, and now includes velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, as well as support
for polyphonic aftertouch.
The lower panels for Keyboard, Motion (a new feature), and Effects have been significantly expanded to include a
virtual studio of tools that enhance this “orchestra-in-a-box” experience like never before. These features include
drag-and-drop zones and quick templates for splits and layers, a DAW-friendly 16×2 polyphonic step sequencer,
and dual arpeggiators. Trident also features 17 studio-quality effects that can now be arranged and reused within
its four effects chains. These effects include the original BBD flanger, a compressor, a lo-fi effect, a phaser, a ring
modulator, a 7-band EQ, and various delays and reverbs, including the new Lushverb.
With comprehensive MIDI mapping capabilities and over 370 professionally designed presets, Trident is a musthave
virtual instrument that will captivate both vintage synth enthusiasts and contemporary music producers.,
paragraph: ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Each section now features 16 voices. The Synthesizer section is fully polyphonic, with a filter for each voice,
allowing for independent shaping. The Brass and Strings sections remain paraphonic, like the hardware, each
having its own filter to shape their ensemble character.
Cherry Audio’s Trident, like several of our recent instruments, showcases a thoughtful design and beautifully
rendered user interface. It features persistent sound design controls at the top for easy access. The separate lower
panel modes reveal additional functionalities, and we have further enhanced these features.
The Keyboard panel includes hideable keys and provides quick access to performance tools. These features enable
you to add real-time expressive flourishes that bring a performance to life with techniques such as bending, sliding,
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and vibrato. In addition to supporting velocity, Cherry Audio’s Trident also offers both channel and polyphonic
aftertouch, enabling expressive performances in ways that were not possible with the original hardware.
The all-new Motion panel allows users to easily assign key splits and layers using both one-click Quick Split
templates and draggable zone controls. It also features discreet vibrato controls for each section, aftertouch
assignment, a transposable 32-step polyphonic sequencer, and two advanced arpeggiators that can be customized.
These features enable users to set up and play the Synth, Brass, and String sections simultaneously in various ways,
bringing this multitimbral orchestra-in-a-box to life at their fingertips.
The original Trident hardware featured a single BBD flanger and a built-in ensemble effect for Strings. In contrast,
Cherry Audio’s Trident offers an enhanced set of Effects panels with 17 different effects. You can arrange chains of
up to five effects in each section: Synthesizer, Brass, and Strings. Additionally, there is a Global effects chain that
processes all three sections together.
Each effect can be adjusted, bypassed, reordered by dragging, copied, soloed, and duplicated. You can also save
and recall chains for use in other presets. Furthermore, a dedicated LFO Effect Modulator allows you to modulate
entire chains. The Effects panels can be minimized, providing essential control access at the bottom for immediate
use.
Cherry Audio has designed Trident to cater to both first-time users and experienced synth enthusiasts. Beginners
will find it easy to use and immediately satisfying, while advanced users will uncover layers of evolving timbres that
the original hardware could only dream of.