Cascade

Description

Add punch and musical control to your sound with classic analog warmth and modern precision.

From subtle glue on buses to aggressive transient shaping, CASCADE breathes life into your tracks with smooth, dynamic control and rich analog character. Inspired by the vintage VCA compressors and G-Bus architecture of the ’70s and ’80s, CASCADE combines authentic analog punch and glue with refined modern features.

Its fully discrete VCA cell and 100% discrete analog signal path ensure transparent compression with musical THD, preserving clarity and definition—even under heavy compression.

Key Features

• Unique discrete VCA circuitry for punchy, musical compression with minimal self-noise.

• Stereo/Mono operation with left input normaled to right.

• Switchable Attack times for fast or slow response.

• Switchable Release times for tailored gain recovery.

• Adjustable Compression Ratio.

• Threshold control to set compression start level.

• Make-Up Gain to restore level and add subtle harmonic color.

• Dry/Wet Balance for parallel compression blending.

• Gain Reduction meter for clear visual feedback.

• Level Metering to monitor output levels.

• Sidechain High-Pass filter to prevent unwanted pumping from low frequencies.

• True bypass switch to compare clean and compressed signals.

• Compatible with modular and line-level inputs.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 18 HP, 50 mm deep

• Current Draw: 210 mA @ +12V, 120 mA @ -12V, 0 mA @ 5V

Applications

• Add cohesive glue and punch to drum buses and group mixes.

• Control dynamics transparently on vocals, guitars, and synths.

• Sculpt aggressive transients or smooth out performances with flexible attack and release.

• Essential for mastering engineers needing transparent yet musical compression.

• Perfect for modular setups and line-level workflows seeking vintage-style analog compression.