{"title":"Cherry Audio ESQ-1 Presets","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cherry-audio-esq-1-presets-ivory-compass","title":"Cherry Audio ESQ-1 Presets – Ivory Compass","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 synth pad presets for the Cherry Audio ESQ-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-inspired sound palette featuring nostalgic pads, evolving modulation, and distinctive digital character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for cinematic music, ambient, electronic, progressive rock, soundtrack composition, and retro-inspired productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused on atmospheric layers, expressive harmonic textures, and classic 80s synthesizer aesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQii3rdtdWM?si=rKnJkFMtIaak9FHt\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage ESQ-1 Pads with Classic Digital Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory Compass contains 30 synth pad presets for the Cherry Audio ESQ-1, exploring the unmistakable personality of one of the most recognizable hybrid synthesizers of the 1980s. Inspired by the distinctive digital oscillators, expressive modulation, and slightly unpredictable nature of the original instrument, the collection embraces nostalgic atmospheres, evolving harmonic movement, and beautifully aged electronic textures. Rather than aiming for polished modern precision, these presets celebrate the charming imperfections, sonic instability, and warm digital colors that made vintage synthesizers so memorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soundbank is particularly suited for cinematic scoring, ambient music, classic electronica, progressive rock, soundtrack production, synthwave-inspired arrangements, and any project seeking authentic retro synthesizer aesthetics. Many of the presets work beautifully as atmospheric foundations, spacious harmonic layers, evolving backgrounds, or slow-moving textures that enrich arrangements with depth, emotion, and a timeless electronic identity. Gentle modulation, shifting harmonics, airy movement, and subtle digital grain give the sounds a living quality that naturally complements both modern and vintage productions. Some presets reveal additional harmonic grit and pleasant saturation driven with higher output levels, highlighting another characteristic of the ESQ-1 engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted Presets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrolabe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recreates the spirit of early progressive rock synthesizers with a primitive yet expressive atmosphere. Its broad harmonic body provides a beautiful backdrop for melodic guitar solos, keyboards, and spacious instrumental passages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtlas Veil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the unmistakable flavor of 1980s digital synthesis through gently unstable modulation and evolving movement, producing nostalgic textures with a rich vintage personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines harmonic layers with subtle sci-fi character. A carefully shaped resonant transforms the sound, adding motion and expressive tonal evolution throughout sustained performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharted Seas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an emotional ambient pad with slow internal movement, warm harmonics, and uplifting tonal colors that naturally suit cinematic scenes and reflective electronic compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompass Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers a brighter vintage pad with raw digital edges, shimmering harmonics, and the slightly gritty character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viciousantelope.com\/collections\/cherry-audio-synths\" title=\"Vicious Antelope's presets for Cherry Audio various synthesizers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck all our Cherry Audio synths presets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESQ-1 v1.0.12 (Build 86) or newer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESQ-1 is developed by Cherry Audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicious Antelope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53157370003792,"sku":"0137000","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8843\/2976\/files\/CherryAudioESQ-1-IvoryCompassSoundbankArtworkShopify.webp?v=1781710380"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.viciousantelope.com\/collections\/cherry-audio-esq-1-presets.oembed","provider":"Vicious Antelope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}