Cherry Audio’s Polymode is a synthesizer that recreates the paraphonic architecture of an unusual original instrument, with two oscillator ranks and extensive modulation routings.
Polymode at a glance
| Developer | Cherry Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €38.68 |
What Polymode does
Polymode reproduces the paraphonic design of its original instrument while removing several of the drawbacks of that hardware. Queries pair the plugin name with keygen and serial key, so a working serial is the string most often typed.
The expanded resonators section adds an extra LFO and 12 dB and 24 dB slopes with a notch mode, and a classic 24 dB ladder-style filter is included. Integrated ensemble, phaser, tempo-synced echo and reverb effects sit after the synthesis stage, along with a Solina-style tri-chorus mode.
Key features
- Paraphonic oscillators. Two oscillator ranks can sound simultaneously, each able to output saw and pulse waves, which recreates the paraphonic architecture of the original instrument.
- Mode filters. The mode filters are modeled to match the original, and the resonators section adds notch mode and 12 dB and 24 dB slopes.
- Effects chain. Ensemble, phaser, tempo-synced echo and reverb are integrated, alongside a classic Solina-style tri-chorus mode.
Compatibility
Polymode is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed. It requires macOS 13 or Windows 7 and 8 GB of RAM.
Polymode compared with similar plugins
Mini D and Jura, both from AIR Music Technology, are also synthesizers listed for Windows and macOS, and Mini D is offered in VST2, AU and AAX only. Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer from Softube includes VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS, while Hybrid 3 from AIR Music Technology is listed in VST3, VST2 and AU.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymode | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| Mini D | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Jura | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €33.71 (regular €147.76) |
| Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer | Softube | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Polymode was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €38.68. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Polymode FAQ
Does Polymode run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native Apple Silicon support is listed, and the minimum macOS version is macOS 13.