Plugin Boutique has announced an exclusive promotion on Cherry Audio’s virtual instrument which meticulously revives the sonic capabilities of the original 1981 and 1982 Trident Mk I and Mk II hardware synths.
On sale for $39 USD (regular $69 USD), Trident Mk III replicates the multitimbral experience of the original and enhances it to deliver an unparalleled combination of innovation and authenticity.
Cherry Audio has meticulously recreated each section of the original Trident hardware — the sweeping Synth, the bold Brass, and the stirring Strings — and enhanced the entire ensemble with additional features. The voice count has been increased to 16 for each section, and now includes velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, as well as support for polyphonic aftertouch.
The lower panels for Keyboard, Motion (a new feature), and Effects have been significantly expanded to include a virtual studio of tools that enhance this “orchestra-in-a-box” experience like never before. These features include drag-and-drop zones and quick templates for splits and layers, a DAW-friendly 16×2 polyphonic step sequencer, and dual arpeggiators. Trident also features 17 studio-quality effects that can now be arranged and reused within its four effects chains. These effects include the original BBD flanger, a compressor, a lo-fi effect, a phaser, a ring modulator, a 7-band EQ, and various delays and reverbs, including the new Lushverb.
With comprehensive MIDI mapping capabilities and over 370 professionally designed presets, Trident is a must- have virtual instrument that will captivate both vintage synth enthusiasts and contemporary music producers.
The plugin is available for Windows and Mac in VST/VST3, AU and AAX formats. The sale expires April 30th, 2026.
More information: Cherry Audio / Trident Mk III
