Nu-Trix The Synth Guy cracks open Cherry Audio Memorymode V2: A Classic Rewired

Cherry Audio isn’t faffing about—Memorymode V2 is a serious update to their Memorymoog recreation, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy wastes no time setting the scene. If you know Cherry Audio, you know they’ve got form: classic gear remade affordable, weird units brought back from the dead, and always with a few sly upgrades tucked in. This time they’ve gone back to one of their early hits and turbocharged it, which is rare—usually it’s new synths, not V2s.

Nu-Trix digs into what sets V2 apart straight away. Yes, it still nails the original vibe, but now you get more controls, more effects, and crucially, you can run V1 and V2 side by side. All your old presets are safe and ready to import. For anyone who lived through the Memorymoog’s heyday (or just wants that sound without re-mortgaging their flat), this is good news. The UI tweaks and extra sections aren’t just window dressing—they set up V2 as a modern street weapon.

V2 doesn’t just stack on a few features—it throws in the kitchen sink. Dual and split modes mean you’re basically getting two Memorymodes in one plugin, with visual cues so you don’t get lost in the fog. Upper and lower synths, split for bass and lead, or just layer them both for a bigger, filthier sound. It’s instant rave bunker if you set it right.

And then there’s modulation. Traditional global LFO? Sure. But now you get per-voice modulation too—think polyphonic LFOs, twisted FM from Oscillator 3, and enough routing options to get lost in. Add in the multi-voice mode, where you can fine-tune pitch, pan, and filter per voice group, and it’s chaos in the best way. The effects section’s also been bulked up: five slots per layer, parallel or series routing, global effects, and modulation assignments straight to your FX. It’s way beyond the old phaser/ensemble/reverb routine.

Here’s where things get deliciously unstable—drift mode. Flick this switch and the oscillators start behaving like they’ve been left in a damp warehouse all winter. It’s not just random detuning; it’s controlled chaos, making your patches feel alive and a bit unpredictable, just like old analog beasts. For those who think software’s too clean, drift makes the V2 wobble in all the right ways.

Nu-Trix goes on a sound demo spree, showing off why V2 isn’t just an academic exercise. The presets are thick, juicy, and cover everything from shimmering pads with heaps of motion to aggressive leads and split-layered madness. Dual and split modes let you trigger bass and lead at once, or build evolving textures that keep morphing—if you like big, warm, vintage sounds, this thing delivers.

Of course, there’s only so much you can get from reading about it—watching Nu-Trix flip between motion sections, tweak the arps and sequencers, and abuse the effects is a reminder that you need to hear the real thing. The preset bank is massive, and it’s hard not to get lost scrolling through the options. The takeaway: Memorymode V2 has enough firepower to keep both retro-heads and modern tweakers happy.