CERNION
Deep & Expressive Wavetable Synthesizer
Create distinctive basses, expressive leads and evolving textures with flexible modulation, two arpeggiators and full MPE.
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The sound of CERNION
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Giant Steps
Ejection
Converging Fragments
Pure Imagination
The Unseen
Warning: Don’t play The Unseen alone in the dark. We’d hate to be the reason you sleep with the lights on. :)
* Every sound in these demos was created using only CERNION, including the drums and sound effects.
Drag around the circle to seek. Use arrow keys to move five seconds, Home for the start, or End for the end.
Two arpeggiators, two ways to play
Turn a chord into evolving motion, or build a rhythm step by step. Shape the phrase and the sound together.
Play a chord and let the pattern evolve
GILLA ARP turns the sounds you design into evolving patterns that stay connected to the harmony you play. Shape the movement from sparse phrases to dense, interwoven rhythms.
Arpeggiator details
GILLA ARP offers rate, density, gate, octave, scatter and velocity controls.
CLASSIC ARP includes Latch to keep a phrase running while you refine its sequence and sound.
Deep control, clear workflow
Connect modulation with a drag, shape each assignment's response, and control multiple parameters with macros or the XY pad.
Two ways to create movement
Explore evolving, harmonically connected patterns with GILLA ARP, or build your own rhythmic sequences with CLASSIC ARP.
CERNION FX included
Use the same 11 effects on drums, vocals and other instruments in the dedicated CERNION FX plugin.
The freedom to shape the sound you imagine.
The joy of discovering what lies beyond.
Connect freely and shape each response
Drag a modulation source onto a control, then shape how that connection responds. Use custom LFOs and envelopes for movement, and bring multiple parameters under a single macro or XY gesture.
Use the same LFO for a wide filter sweep and a subtle effect change, with a different response for each connection.
4 custom LFOs 4 envelopes 8 macros XY pad
Keep complex patches organized
Modulation details
Each assignment has its own depth, polarity and remap curve, with Unipolar and Bipolar control. VIA lets another source control the amount of modulation.
Draw custom LFO curves and use repeating envelopes. Semitone Step applies stepped semitone changes to Coarse pitch modulation.
Shape the sound at its source
Start with built-in waveforms, draw your own, or build custom wavetables. Combine two main oscillators with SUB and NOISE, then develop the tone with filters and modulation.
Find a starting point with character
Explore analog shapes, harmonic structures, vowel-like tones and complex digital waveforms, then reshape them into your own sound.
Waveform and source details
Built-in waveforms
- Analog, Pulse, Partials, Vowel, Edge & Complex
- Waveforms derived from hardware synth recordings
- Ready to use in either main oscillator
GILLA ARP Samples
- Six built-in sample sounds: GILLA ARP 1-6
- Choose them in the oscillator source browser
- Distinct from the GILLA ARP performance feature
Custom wavetables
- Waveform drawing and harmonic editing
- Single-cycle extraction from single‑note WAV recordings
- Up to 256 frames per custom wavetable
FULL MPE: expression in every note
Shape each note independently with Pitch, Slide and Press. Move a single voice within a chord, change its timbre and add pressure without forcing every note to respond together.
Pitch
Bend individual notes by up to ±48 semitones: four octaves in either direction.
Slide
Assign per‑note slide to parameters that shape your sound.
Press
Use per‑note pressure to control tone, movement and other assigned parameters.
11 effects to shape your sound
Add space, weight and movement, or transform a patch into something entirely different. Reorder effects, use them more than once, and explore serial or parallel processing.
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MICRO GRAIN
Turn short fragments into rhythmic loops, layered textures and glitch‑like movement.
Build the path your sound needs
Build a serial chain, or split the sound into two parallel lanes and blend the results.
Effects and routing details
Parallel routing supports up to eight effects per lane, for up to 16 across both lanes. Switching to serial keeps the existing effects; new effects can be added in serial while the rack contains fewer than eight.
MICRO GRAIN
Rebuild a sound through short fragments, repetition, rearrangement, speed and pitch changes. Explore eleven algorithms with four variations each, from sharply cut rhythms to continuously layered textures.
CERNION FX included
The same effects across your project
Use CERNION's 11 effects on drums, vocals, recorded instruments and other synthesizers. Combine them with LFOs, macros, XY control and flexible routing in the dedicated CERNION FX plugin.
498 Presets. 4 Artist Packs.
Ready to play. Built to explore.
Explore CERNION’s sonic range with 417 factory presets. Discover punchy basses, expressive leads, vintage keys and lush pads alongside rhythmic arpeggios, sequences, evolving textures and futuristic effects.
Artist Packs
Four included artist packs bring another 81 presets to the collection, featuring sounds by:
Each pack offers a distinct musical perspective and approach to sound design, giving you more ideas to work with. More artist packs are planned for future updates, expanding the collection with new sounds and creative perspectives.
Choose how you own CERNION
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- CERNION and CERNION FX included
- Up to 3 authorized computers
- No recurring payments
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- CERNION and CERNION FX included
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- Cancel anytime and keep access until your paid period ends
- Previous paid months still count if you resubscribe
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System Requirements
macOS
- Operating system
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Architecture
- Universal: Apple Silicon + Intel
- Formats
- AU + VST3
Windows
- Operating system
- Windows 10 or later
- Formats
- VST3
A compatible 64-bit host is required.
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Questions before you start?
Which systems and plugin formats are supported?
macOS 11 Big Sur or later: AU and VST3, with Universal builds for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Windows 10 or later: VST3.
A compatible 64‑bit host is required. CERNION FX follows the same platform and format requirements.
Windows 10 or later: VST3.
A compatible 64‑bit host is required. CERNION FX follows the same platform and format requirements.
Is CERNION FX included?
Yes. Both are included with a perpetual license or an active Subscribe to Own plan. Activating either plugin authorizes both on the same computer.
How many computers can I authorize?
Up to three. Multiple plugin formats or tracks on the same computer count as one computer. Deactivate a computer from the license information window when you need to move an authorization.
How does Subscribe to Own work?
Pay monthly for full access. After 26 qualifying monthly installments, your license becomes perpetual and automatic billing stops. Eligible credited promotional months can count toward completion. The 14‑day free trial does not count as a monthly installment.
What happens if I cancel and later resubscribe?
You keep access until the end of your current subscription period. Previously credited installments stay with your account if you resubscribe. Once ownership is complete, no further subscription is required.
How does the 14‑day trial work?
Download, install and choose Start 14‑day free trial in either plugin. No card is required. The one-time trial starts when you select that option in the plugin, not when you download it, and runs for 14 consecutive days, even if your DAW or computer is off. Reinstalling or updating does not restart it. An internet connection is required to start the trial and for authorization refresh; offline use requires a valid cached authorization.
Can I use CERNION offline?
Yes, with a valid cached authorization. An internet connection is required for initial activation, starting a trial and periodic authorization refresh. Subscription access cannot extend beyond its valid term.