The Cherry Audio Yellowjacket is a dynamic synthesis powerhouse that pays homage to the classic 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer, capturing its unique hybrid digital-analog charm while expanding its capabilities for the modern musician. This synth plugin meticulously replicates the iconic touch-capacitive keyboard and 2-pole, 12dB/octave state-variable filter, powered by the legendary CD4069 logic chip. Cherry Audio takes this classic to new heights with features such as a versatile arpeggiator and the addition of multi-voice modes, transforming your soundscape with rich polyphonic textures and evolving sequences.

Offering 16-voice polyphony, Yellowjacket accommodates everything from monophonic leads to lush, layered pads. The dual-oscillator setup provides a range of waveforms, including ramp, pulse, and square, plus a modulated pulse-wave inspired by the original’s gnat series. With over 270 expertly crafted presets, musicians can dive straight into a world of sound spanning deep basses, atmospheric pads, and incisive leads.

The Yellowjacket is designed for seamless integration with your setup, supporting comprehensive MIDI control, velocity sensitivity, and aftertouch. Its onboard effects bring your creations to life with distortion, phaser, flanger/chorus, echo, and reverb, while the speaker simulation captures the lo-fi essence of the original's onboard sound.

Key Features:

• Faithful emulation of the 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer with modern enhancements
• 16-voice polyphony with monophonic, unison, and cycle voice modes
• Dual oscillators with ramp, pulse, square, and modulated pulse-wave forms
• 12dB state-variable filter with lowpass, bandpass, highpass, and notch modes
• Comprehensive arpeggiator with Chance, Humanize, and Scale controls
• Supports MIDI velocity, channel aftertouch, and polyphonic aftertouch
• Built-in effects: distortion, phaser, flanger/chorus, echo, and reverb
• Speaker simulation for vintage lo-fi tone
• Over 270 presets covering a wide range of sounds
• Scalable user interface for ease of use

Product specs

FAQs

What type of synthesis does the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket use?

The Cherry Audio Yellowjacket is a virtual analog synthesizer, designed to emulate the sound and behavior of classic analog synths with modern digital convenience.

Is the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket compatible with my DAW?

The Yellowjacket is compatible with DAWs that support AAX, AU, or VST plug-in formats, making it versatile for use with popular software like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.

Does the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket require an internet connection for use?

An internet connection is required for the initial authorization of the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket. Once authorized, it can be used offline.

Can the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket run on both Mac and PC?

Yes, the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket is compatible with both Mac (macOS 10.13 or later) and PC (Windows 7 SP1 or later) systems.

What are the minimum hardware requirements for running the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket on a Mac?

To run the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket on a Mac, a quad-core 3.4GHz / M1 CPU or higher and a minimum of 8GB RAM are required.

Can the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket be used as a standalone application?

Yes, the Cherry Audio Yellowjacket can be used as a standalone application, in addition to being used as a plug-in within a DAW.