Because it was built for computers from two decades ago, it runs flawlessly on modern machines without stressing your CPU. You can load dozens of instances simultaneously without encountering audio dropouts.

You can layer or sequence four distinct instruments simultaneously within a single instance.

: The DAW Reaper still features excellent native backward compatibility for older 32-bit instruments.

It features up to 128-voice polyphony and can handle 16 simultaneous parts , allowing for complex arrangements within a single instance.

In the early 2000s, as computing power was still relatively limited, Edirol produced a "Trinity" of software synthesizers that became industry staples: (for realistic orchestra sections), Edirol Hyper Canvas (a standard GM2 sound module), and the Edirol Super Quartet . While the others focused on breadth and genre versatility, the Super Quartet became famous for going deep on the four instruments that matter most in pop, rock, and contemporary music: Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums.

years ago, it is no longer available for purchase or direct download from the manufacturer's official site. Roland - Global Availability and Legality Discontinued Status

If you choose to proceed with such downloads, use caution: many executables claiming to be the "Edirol Super Quartet VST 152 High Quality" have been scanned by antivirus software or flagged as "hacked" or "cracked" by release groups (such as the "R2R" or "AiR" scene groups), which always carries a security risk for your DAW environment.

Unzip the downloaded folder to a dedicated directory on your drive.