Mercury-8 Synthesizer

The deal

$39 at AudioDeluxe (down from $69). Sale ends May 31, 2026.

What it is

Mercury-8 is a circuit-modeled virtual analog synthesizer that emulates the Roland Jupiter-8, one of the most celebrated polyphonic synthesizers of the 1980s. It uses advanced circuit and behavior modeling rather than samples, capturing the warmth, drift, and character of the original hardware. Cherry Audio has expanded on the Jupiter-8 formula with dual-layer architecture, a four-slot modulation matrix, and built-in studio effects.

Who it's for

Producers working in synthwave, 80s-inspired pop, ambient, or electronic music who want the sound of a classic Roland poly without sourcing vintage hardware. Also a strong fit for composers who need lush, evolving pads and rich analog textures for film and TV work.

Key features

• Circuit and behavior modeling for faithful Jupiter-8 sound with analog drift and condition controls for tonal variation
• Dual-layer architecture supporting up to 32 total polyphonic voices for massive layered patches
• Four-slot modulation matrix with dozens of sources and destinations plus a built-in 16x4 programmable step sequencer
• Over 600 presets including all 64 original Jupiter-8 factory patches, with three independent effect chains and 20 studio-quality effects