Cherry Audio Trident Mk III review: A three-headed synth powerhouse that earns its space
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Summary
A review of Cherry Audio's Trident Mk III synthesizer plugin, which emulates Korg's early '80s Trident polyphonic multi-section synthesizer. The review highlights how the instrument feels like a full synth rig in a single plugin, with three distinct sections that each earn their place. The reviewer emphasizes the instrument's lively, musical feel and cohesive design.
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· 4 pulledThe Trident Mk III is one of those synths that immediately feels bigger than the sum of its parts.
On paper, it's 'three sections in one instrument,' but in practice, it's more like having a full synth rig living inside a single plugin — and all three personalities, matter.
Nothing feels like an extra section. Everything earns its space.
What grabbed me right away is how alive the instrument feels when you start playing it.
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