Cherry Audio Atomika Synthesizer Standard

Channel the distinctive analog character of a rare Soviet-era synth with Cherry Audio's Atomika virtual synthesizer. This authentic recreation of the Polivoks synthesizer, manufactured in limited quantities in Russia from 1982-1990, faithfully reproduces its distinctive gritty filter sound thanks to precision circuit modeling by award-winning DSP developer Mark Barton. But Atomika goes far beyond mere emulation, radically expanding the Polivoks' capabilities with new features for the modern music producer.

Reviving a Cult Classic With Modern Touches

The original Polivoks synth gained a cult following among enthusiasts for its uniquely raw, aggressive tone courtesy of its programmable op-amp filter design. Atomika meticulously models this character, while adding new modes like highpass, notch and peak responses along with additional Starve, Filter Drive and Amp Drive controls for shaping the filter's grit and aggression. Expanded LFO waveform options, velocity sensitivity and other modern performance features further unlock the Polivoks' potential.

Intuitive and Immersive Dual-Panel Interface

You'll appreciate Atomika's dual-panel UI that keeps all the essential synth controls visible while expanding the original hardware with modern conveniences. The Main panel offers an authentic, skeuomorphic view of the Polivoks' parameters, while the Arp/FX panel provides a dedicated arpeggiator, four studio-quality effects (Phasor, Flange/Chorus, Echo and Reverb) and a separate modulation LFO. Optionally view panel labels in authentic Cyrillic text for total immersion.

Expanded Polyphony and Unison Voices

While the original Polivoks was duophonic, Atomika lets you play up to 16 voices simultaneously for lush pads and stacked unison leads. Its two oscillators feature classic analog waveforms like triangle, saw, square pulse and noise, with FM for complex timbres. Authentic duophonic and monophonic modes are also available for that classic Polivoks vibe.

Comprehensive Hands-on Control and Customization

Atomika provides total flexibility with complete MIDI control over every parameter, velocity curves, aftertouch response and easy MIDI mapping. The preset browser offers over 350 meticulously crafted sounds to spark inspiration. Cherry Audio's Focus control provides pixel-perfect precision editing. With its potent combination of heritage and modern innovation, Atomika makes the unique voice of the vintage Polivoks synth powerfully accessible.