Arcane Knowledge

Vintage VCA / Overdrive

The SetonixSynth Arcane Knowledge marries two classic audio circuits to create a “utility flavor” module. First up is a discrete transistor core VCA stage similar to those found in very early modular synths: not the cleanest or most precise amplifier, but rather full of harmonic richness and color to bring a little kick to those squeaky clean waveforms.

This VCA may be used on its own or through the switchable Drive circuit, which slaps a high-gain Tube Screamer-style soft clipping overdrive stage on the audio signal. Unlike the Tube Screamer, however, the Arcane Knowledge’s drive stage uses different diodes in the forward and reverse position, creating asymmetric clipping with more emphasis of even order harmonics. Using the rear trimmer, this stage can be configured to give the VCA output signal anything from a tasty boost to fully crunched sonic mayhem.

For those looking to liven up their sound, sometimes the old ways are best. Enlighten yourself: it’s the Arcane Knowledge!

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