Surrealistic MG-1 Plus
Free virtual analog synth by Cherry Audio · since 2020 · version 1.4.0
What Surrealistic MG-1 Plus is
Cherry Audio’s recreation of the Moog-designed Realistic MG-1 that Radio Shack sold in 1982.
- Dual oscillators plus polyphonic oscillator section
- 24dB ladder filter and bell-tone ring modulation
- Over 130 presets, full MIDI assignability
Requires a free Cherry Audio account to activate.
How to install Surrealistic MG-1 Plus
Surrealistic MG-1 Plus runs on Windows and macOS. It ships as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, plus a standalone version that needs no DAW. Logic Pro and GarageBand users need the AU build. Download it from cherryaudio.com, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is Surrealistic MG-1 Plus free?
Yes. Surrealistic MG-1 Plus is free from Cherry Audio. A free account is needed to activate it.
What plugin formats does Surrealistic MG-1 Plus support?
Surrealistic MG-1 Plus is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.
Which operating systems run Surrealistic MG-1 Plus?
Surrealistic MG-1 Plus runs on Windows and macOS.
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