{"product_id":"drs099-bundle-archetype-ob-x-legacy-cherry-audio-mercury-8","title":"DRS099 - ( Bundle ) - Archetype + OB - X Legacy  - Cherry Audio Mercury 8","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"addedby\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"addedby_text\"\u003eAdded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.synthonia.com\/my-products\/vendorprofile\/2195-DeRoSound\"\u003e DeRoSound \u003cspan class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-user\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"description-title h3\"\u003e( Bundle ) - Archetype + OB - X Legacy - Cherry Audio Mercury 8 - Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchetype + OBX Legacy Bundle for Cherry Audio Mercury-8\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two distinct expressions of analog-style synthesis: the powerful musical character of classic polyphonic synthesizers and the darker, more experimental language of contemporary cinematic sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003cstrong\u003e52 carefully programmed presets\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collection combines \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 32-sound library inspired by the iconic Oberheim OB-X, with \u003cstrong\u003eArchetype\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 20-preset soundset developed for sci-fi, horror, dystopian scoring and modern electronic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a versatile expansion for \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Audio Mercury-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting recognizable vintage synthesis with a broader palette of atmospheric, dramatic and performance-oriented sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than concentrating on one specific genre, the bundle offers two complementary sound-design directions that extend the musical possibilities of Mercury-8 across studio production, live performance and soundtrack composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOBX Legacy – Classic Polyphonic Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBX Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes \u003cstrong\u003e32 presets\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by the sound and musical personality of the legendary Oberheim OB-X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character is defined by \u003cstrong\u003epowerful synth brass, warm ensemble strings, expressive polyphonic textures, vintage-style keys, punchy unisons, atmospheric drones and resonant filter sweeps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection explores the broader vocabulary of classic analog synthesis, from immediately recognizable performance sounds to more experimental textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresets such as \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Brass Ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Trumpet Ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Tropical Horns\u003c\/strong\u003e capture the bold, harmonically rich character associated with vintage polyphonic brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBX Strings I\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Low Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOBX High Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Solo Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOBX Slow Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a contrasting palette of softer harmonic layers, expressive string colours and sustained textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe library also includes keyboard sounds such as \u003cstrong\u003eOBX E. 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