Industry Jun 20, 2026
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Emulation
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
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MusicRadar
Cherry Audio has launched a new plugin to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1. This officially licensed emulation aims to faithfully reproduce the hardware's distinctive sounds, noted for their complexity and rich textures.
The plugin features increased polyphony, an improved sequencer, and an expanded effects section, enhancing the original hardware's capabilities.