Ratcheting Envelope Generator And More

Qu-Bit Electronix tells us that their Cascade is a ratcheting envelope generator, VCA, and sound source all within a compact form factor. They say that the unique interactions of its feature set open up new worlds of rhythmic patching and modulation.

A spokesperson told us, "Easily create ratcheting sequences, bouncy-ball modulation, and pumping compression, all within a single module. At its core, Cascade is a powerful envelope generator, which is normaled to a high fidelity 2164 based VCA. You can patch in external audio to the VCA, or take advantage of 4 internal audio algorithms: white noise, 808 kick and hi-hat, and a high frequency sine tone. Cascade will open up your system in ways that make you wonder how you ever lived without it."

Features:

• Envelope output and internal audio generated at 96kHz
• High fidelity 2164 based analog VCA topology
• Analog signal path with digital control for envelope following, compression, and classic VCA behaviors
• Snappy envelopes all the way down to 500 microseconds in length
• Reprogrammable via the Daisy ecosystem

Tech Specs

• Width: 10HP
• Depth: 28mm
• Power: +12V: 131mA, -12V: 40mA, +5V: 0mA

Pricing and Availability:

$279

More information:

• Cascade

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