Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 (ESD); virtual synthesizer; authentic emulation of the legendary Ensoniq ESQ-1 from 1986 with extended features; based on the original 32 waveforms and precise modeling of analog filter behavior; hybrid synthesis combining digital waveforms with an analog-modeled filter section; 3 digital oscillators per voice using original ESQ-1 waveforms; precisely modeled 24 dB low-pass filter (CEM3379) expanded with additional filter types; oscillator sync and amplitude modulation; dual-layer engine with up to 32 voices per layer; split and layer modes for multitimbral sounds and performance setups; mono, poly, unison and MPE modes available; 3 LFOs per layer with sync and humanize functions; 4 multi-stage envelopes with extended time and level parameters; extensive modulation matrix with numerous sources and destinations; macros for quick sound adjustments and performance control; integrated arpeggiator with multiple modes and groove parameters; polyphonic 16x4 step sequencer with modulation assignment; 3 independent effect chains (per layer + global); 20 built-in effects including reverb, delay, chorus, distortion and EQ; modulatable effect parameters for dynamic sound shaping; support for poly aftertouch and MPE for expressive playing; import and export of original SysEx patches; approx. 350 presets plus original ESQ-1 factory sounds