{"title":"Cosmotronic","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cosmotronic-messor","title":"Cosmotronic Messor Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMessor is an analog stereo compressor with lots of tricks up its sleeves in only 8HP.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom squashing drums, sidechaining kicks and sculpting transients, to glueing a mix together, it's a very versatile dynamics manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003efeed-forward compressor is VCA based with a hifi low noise signal path. The magic is in the internal sidechain that shapes the gain reduction envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are the familiar controls of a compressor, attack, release, threshold, ratio and makeup gain, as well as a switchable high-pass \/ low-pass sidechain filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ratio can go past limiting and into over-compression, which can completely reshape transients, a great tool for sound design.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing modular, of course there are CV inputs for Attack, Release and the side-chain Filter cutoff. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Gain CV controls the makeup gain, but also doubles as a Stereo VCA with the Gain knob turned fully CCW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gain reduction envelope is also available as an output, for turning filters or other VCA's into compressors for example, or as a standalone envelope follower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere's a bypass switch, and a Warm mode, that can bring in a bit of additional saturation and compression in the form of analog tube simulation circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLastly there's the possibility to insert an external sidechain, for that classic kick sidechain compression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmotronic","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51569992696086,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4221\/9542\/files\/messor_black__66768.1765409033.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784245875"},{"product_id":"cosmotronic-peradam","title":"Cosmotronic Peradam","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeradam is an analog distortion module in 10HP with an internal sidechain, like a compressors twisted brother. The input signal is split up, the main signal goes into a VCA, while the sidechain is phase modulated, before being fully ring modulated, to create a signal at twice the frequency of the original. This signal then modulates the amplitude of the VCA, creating complex self distortions in the main signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat output then goes into a dual band drive circuit, similar to the one found in Cosmix, before entering a soft clipper output stage. Things get really wild when you start feedbacking this output back into the input, creating very rich feedback tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe module even goes into self oscillation at high feedback levels, producing all sorts of crazy sounds. Modulating all these parameters gives a broad palette of distortions, from subtle saturation to massive clipping and complete destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNeed a bit more drive? There's a handy +6dB gain switch on the input for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA blend slider allows you to further dial in your tones, and mix in the distortion to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmotronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51569992565014,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4221\/9542\/files\/Peradam__51680.1639194767.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784857990"},{"product_id":"cosmotronic-messor-pedal","title":"Cosmotronic Messor Pedal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eMessor is a fully analog stereo feed-forward VCA compressor designed for studio, modular, and live systems. The architecture is derived from the original Cosmotronic eurorack module, with extended headroom, improved channel matching, and a revised sidechain topology optimized for wide dynamic ranges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internal ±12 V regulated power rail provides substantial headroom and consistent operating conditions for both line-level and modular-level sources. It reliably handles high-transient material from synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion-heavy sources without premature clipping. High-impedance inputs and balanced outputs simplify interfacing with modular systems, samplers, and balanced studio equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignal flow begins with a low-noise stereo preamplifier offering up to 18 dB of gain, followed by a pair of matched VCA control blocks. The feed-forward topology provides predictable transient behavior, accurate envelope shaping, and stable stereo imaging. A post-VCA conditioning stage adds tube-like saturation, introducing controlled harmonic content when driven into overload.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe compressor’s dynamics engine is built around a mono-summed sidechain that derives control data from the stereo signal using a precision rectifier and envelope generator. Attack and release are continuously variable, covering a practical range of roughly 3–100 ms for attack and 30 ms–2 s for release, allowing both fast transient control and slower, program-dependent behavior. The ratio control spans subtle compression through limiting and into deliberate over-compression, making the envelope section flexible enough for mix-bus smoothing, transient shaping, or more aggressive rhythmic effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sidechain includes a gentle 6 dB\/oct switchable high-pass or low-pass filter, for example to remove low-frequency energy to reduce pumping. The external sidechain input accepts stereo audio (summed to mono), modular-level CV\/audio signals, DAW-generated envelopes, or traditional kick-ducking sources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn analog wet\/dry mix control provides true parallel compression without the need for external mixers, even at elevated signal levels. Mechanically, the design uses a rigid aluminum enclosure, and the audio path is built with high-quality op-amps, film capacitors, and thin-film resistors to maintain low distortion and high sonic accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall behavior aligns with professional audio engineering standards: wide dynamic range, stable stereo tracking, low modulation distortion, and musical compression across diverse program material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pedal is not specifically optimized for guitar or bass instrument chains, though it will still function correctly in those contexts. The compressor performs strongly in mix-bus work, sound-design dynamics shaping, modular gain management, and live electronic reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePower 9v or 12v DC, 500mA, any polarity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: 120 mm (L) × 94 mm (W) × 55 mm (H).\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 500g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInputs: 1\/4 Jack MONO or STEREO\u003cbr\u003eOutputs 1\/4 TRS Balanced\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cosmotronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51570049253654,"sku":null,"price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4221\/9542\/files\/messor_pedal__41186.1763158394.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784249884"}],"url":"https:\/\/boutiquepedalnyc.us\/collections\/cosmotronic.oembed","provider":"BPNYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}