Released in 1976, the Octave Cat was a biting analogue synth in the vein of the ARP Odyssey. Now Cherry Audio has collaborated with Carmine Bonanno, the instrument’s original designer, to release a plugin version. It replicates the Cat’s dual-oscillator design, and also brings you its aggressive resonant filter, flexible modulation system, oscillator cross-mod and oscillator sync. Enhancements include expanded 16-voice polyphony (the original was duophonic) sample-and-hold glide, built-in effects and a dual-step sequencer. You also get MPE support, more than 300 presets and extensive MIDI mapping features. Also, you can make it look like either the Mark 1 or SRM version of the hardware. The Octave Cat plugin runs on PC and Mac in VST/AU/AAX formats and is available now, priced at $49 (regular price will be $69). www.cherryaudio.com