Louder Than Liftoff Announces CHROMA+

US Customizable stereo / dual mono tracking and mixing channel 18/10/19

Louder Than Liftoff tells us that CHROMA+ is a highly customizable stereo / dual mono tracking and mixing channel designed for modern hybrid studios that want more results in less space. Here’s the details in their own words…

CHROMA+ utilizes Louder Than Liftoff’s celebrated Twin Tone-Amp™ architecture and Tone Shaping EQ, derived from the very circuits used in the acclaimed Silver Bullet.

Answering the call for flexibility and customization, CHROMA+ delivers with its twin topology (A or N) line processor and mic/instrument amp and adds an exciting twist - an analog plugin slot in each channel accepting Colour Modules. This feature allows additional processing like tube saturation, compression, or additional EQ bands to be inserted into the signal path and mixed with CHROMA+’s classic 'A' or 'N' inspired MOJO Amps for the ultimate in front and back end versatility. There’s even a Mega Mono Mode for cascading the full arsenal of CHROMA+ into a 4-stage channel strip.

CHROMA+ Features At A Glance

Mic or Mix/Line/Instrument mode

48V phantom power

Polarity Reverse

Mix/Line/Instrument Gain: 0 to +26 dB, +26 to +52 dB (High Gain mode)

Mic Gain: +8 to +34 dB, +34 to +60 dB (High Gain mode)

Selectable ‘A’ and ‘N’ inspired MOJO Amps – same as in Silver Bullet

2x Colour-compatible analog plugin slots

Colour Drive: -6 to +18 dB

Colour Mix: crossfade blend of processed and dry signal

Auto-switching stereo DI inputs for Instruments

Feeds entire CHROMA signal path for full MOJO Amp coloration and Colour slot processing

Retro Mode alters loading and frequency response for a rounder tone

DI gain = +10 dB, selectable via internal jumper to 0 or +20 dB

DI 2 input can be configured as a THRU jack via an internal jumper

Mega Mono channel mode (CH 1>2) feeds channel 1 output into channel 2 input

Baxandall Tone Boost EQ

LF (+3 dB): Pultec-inspired Subsonic (30 Hz) and Bass (60 Hz) frequencies

HF (+4 dB): Presence and Air frequencies

Vintage: softens high-frequency response to emulate vintage British consoles

Custom American made transformers

ROGUE FIVE discrete op-amps designed by Louder Than Liftoff, conforming to standard 2520 footprint

Signal present indicator and bi-directional meter

Powered by new ultra-low noise Hypermatter PSU

All circuit components were chosen by ear for maximum MOJO

Pricing and Availability:
The initial run of CHROMA+ will begin shipping in late January 2020. A pre-order discount of $150 is available to those that purchase CHROMA+ before December 31, 2019. Prices will revert to RRP on January 1, 2020.

CHROMA+ Standard: $1399 – (RRP $1549)
CHROMA+ Tube, Comp & EQ: $1499 – (RRP $1649)