Sines is a sensational and innovative original polyphonic synthesizer. By utilizing four sine wave oscillators, Sines employs various waveform shaping methods to bend these fundamental waves into infinitely variable and complex forms. When combined with its extensive modulation options and effects, users can create a diversity of unique timbres ranging from the sublime to the sizzling.

The Power of Four

The advanced Sines interface provides instant tangible access to all sound parameters. It comes alive with illuminated indicators, colors, and mini-oscilloscopes that provide immediate visual feedback. The primary sound design controls are grouped horizontally in bands that emphasize its "four of everything" nature: four LFOs, four oscillators, and four envelope generators. At the core of each section are the unique sine wave oscillator waveform shaping controls: feedback, phase, width, shape, wavefold, and drive, along with a sub (octave-down) oscillator and a super (octave-up) oscillator. Phase modulation and ratio dials allow the oscillators to be configured in a modulator/carrier arrangement for four-op DX/FM-style synthesis.

But these daring curves are just the beginning. Sines features Cherry Audio's most comprehensive multimode filter to date, four LFOs with 14 waveforms, four envelope generators, an arpeggiator, a "best of" selection of Cherry Audio's finest acclaimed effects, a drift function, and an integrated eight-band graphic EQ. Many controls include an adjacent to source button, and a wildly comprehensive four-slot mod matrix provides numerous modulation options for nearly every Sines parameter.

Three Ways to Play

Mastering Sines may seem like rocket science, but we have made it easy to get started. Sines includes over 500 presets, both practical and groundbreaking, as well as a comprehensive user manual that is fun to read. Furthermore, the auditory and visual immediacy of Sines encourages experimentation and provides a deeper understanding of how the elements interact. In no time, users can design individualized sounds ranging from grand evolving pads, bright FM plucks, distinctive leads, sharp percussive tones, and much more.

Sines is well-suited for three more direct approaches to sound design: standard subtractive synthesis, where sine waves are shaped into other familiar waveforms and then processed through an analog-style filter. Alternatively, an additive synthesis approach can stack sine waves at different pitches and amplitudes, like a supercharged Hammond tonewheel organ. Finally, oscillators can modulate each other in various configurations that mimic the classic DX-style FM carrier and modulator architecture with much less effort than the original 80s instruments.