SH-MAX is a software synthesizer from Cherry Audio that combines features of the SH-5, SH-7 and SH-3A synthesizers of the 1970s, and a crack search for it usually starts from the same name.
SH-MAX at a glance
| Developer | Cherry Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 |
What SH-MAX does
Two parallel filter sections offer multimode lowpass, bandpass and highpass responses, with a separate dedicated bandpass filter.
Key features
- Three interface themes. Each of the three themes reflects the aesthetics of the SH-3A, SH-5 or SH-7 synthesizers.
- Signal path routing. Each sound source can be routed through both filters or bypass them, giving individual control over the path.
- Step sequencer. A syncable, transposable and chainable step sequencer has four channels of up to 16 steps each, and it can send MIDI notes to the DAW timeline where the host supports recording MIDI.
Compatibility
SH-MAX is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit). It requires macOS 10.13 or Windows 7 at minimum, lists native Apple Silicon support, and needs 8 GB of RAM.
SH-MAX compared with similar plugins
Rhodes Chroma by Cherry Audio is also an instrument from Rhodes with VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats on Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-MAX | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Rhodes Chroma by Cherry Audio | Rhodes | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €74.33 |
| SH-2 | Roland | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €101.15 |
| Albino-3 Legend | Rob Papen | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| PolyKB III | XILS Lab | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
Price and availability
SH-MAX was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SH-MAX FAQ
Where can I download SH-MAX crack for free?
Free torrent and repack copies of SH-MAX circulate as .rar and .iso archives, and the macOS build is usually tagged .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SH-MAX?
Keygen and serial key builds are searched for most often, and a working serial is the string typed alongside the name in queries.
Is SH-MAX available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies exist, usually packed as a repack with VST3, AU and AAX builds.
Does SH-MAX run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native Apple Silicon support, with macOS 10.13 as the minimum.