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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The Cherry Audio KR-55C is a software recreation of the Korg KR-55A and KR-55B drum machines, offering vintage rhythms with modern flexibility. It includes all 240 original factory patterns, plus 200 additional kits and rhythms for expanded genre coverage. With a step-based sequencing interface, real-time step entry, and song mode for chaining up to 99 patterns, KR-55C makes beat creation intuitive. Unlike the original hardware, all sounds are independently addressable in user pattern mode, giving complete control over every rhythm element.
Each instrument features adjustable tuning, decay, EQ, and tone controls, allowing for precise sound shaping. The mixer panel offers independent level, pan, mute, and solo functions, while the effects routing matrix makes it easy to apply overdrive, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb to individual sounds. A global compressor and bus limiter add final polish, keeping levels balanced and enhancing the overall mix.
For seamless DAW integration, KR-55C supports drag-and-drop MIDI export, individual outputs, and full automation. External MIDI triggering with velocity sensitivity and custom note mapping expands performance possibilities, while Cherry Audio's Focus zoom and resizable interface ensure a smooth workflow. With adjustable oversampling settings and built-in documentation, KR-55C is a versatile tool for producers looking to recreate and expand on the classic KR-55 sound.
Product Ref: 329410
KR-55C delivers an authentic recreation of the Korg KR-55A and KR-55B, capturing the full character of these vintage drum machines. Unlike sample-based instruments, it uses synthesis techniques to model the original sounds, preserving their warmth and punch. With 240 factory patterns from both models and 200 extra kits and rhythms, KR-55C expands the creative possibilities while staying true to the original sound.
KR-55C makes programming beats straightforward with a familiar step-sequencing interface. Users can create patterns using a 16- or 24-step X0X-style grid, with real-time entry and flexible copy-and-paste functions. The song mode allows up to 99 patterns to be arranged into a complete drum track, making it easy to build structured compositions within the plugin.
Each drum sound can be shaped with individual tuning, decay, and EQ settings, offering precise control over tone and character. The built-in mixer provides per-instrument level, pan, mute, and solo functions for refined mixing. KR-55C also includes a flexible effects section with overdrive, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb, along with a global compressor and limiter for final mix control.
Designed for modern workflows, KR-55C includes drag-and-drop MIDI export, full DAW automation, and individual instrument outputs for advanced mixing. It supports external MIDI triggering with velocity sensitivity and user-assignable note mapping. With precise DAW sync and adjustable oversampling, KR-55C is a powerful and efficient tool for producers seeking vintage drum machine sounds with modern flexibility.
