CHICANE
LOW-TECH STATIC BRICKWALL LIMITER DISTORTION
CHICANE is a stereo static brickwall diode limiter. It can be used as a dynamic control effect or as a straight heavy distortion module. In any case, it will color everything you feed it.
CHICANE is an enhanced version of FAILLE TEMPORELLE’s output diode limiter, now in stereo and with two distinct modes.
BRICKWALL mode is great on mix bus, adding gain and overdrive to move from an unpredictable dynamic compressor feel, to a kind of lever effect, to a fully KRRRushing limiting distortion.
CLIPPER mode is the softer side, using a parallel saturation circuit for harmonic distortion and more control over your original signal. It works particularly well on instruments, for smooth overdrive coloration to heavy metal amps like BBRRRZZRR.
Low-tech static brickwall means the limiter reacts instantly with no attack or release time. The result is raw, immediate with zero forgiveness. From subtle mix-bus glue to brutal analog punishment, CHICANE brings attitude to any stereo chain.
DISCLAIMER:
CHICANE is not a true compressor or limiter, hence the “low tech” mention.
It is more of a coloring and distortion unit that likes low yet complex signals.
For better control, do not drive the input when bypassed, so you can get a better feel of the Brickwall and Clipper modes.
Like all the Sovage Engineering modules:Take your time, explore, and find your sauce.
MANTRA :
"CONTROL, COLOR, COLLAPSE"
CONTROLS :
INTENSITY and MODES:
LIMITER mode:
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INTENSITY behaves like a one-knob compressor. It adjusts both threshold and make-up gain as you turn it clockwise.
While not a true compressor, this mode shapes your signal’s dynamics before it hits the limiting stage, gluing all elements together until they fight for the same level in an intense crushing wall of sound.
CLIPPER mode:
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INTENSITY acts as a dry/wet control that blends the parallel saturator with your clean signal. It adds no extra gain but introduces a pleasing harmonic distortion that works beautifully on instruments and gives a mega extra bite to natural sounds.
BYPASS
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Self-explanatory. It is not a true bypass, meaning your signal won’t go through the limiter or clipper circuit but still passes through the input drive stage. This preserves a touch of CHICANE’s tone even when disengaged.
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CONNECTIVITY :
INPUTS :
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IN LEFT: Left audio input.
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IN RIGHT: Right audio input.
OUTPUTS :
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LEFT OUT: Left audio output.
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RIGHT OUT: Right audio output.
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TECHNICAL INFOS :
Current consumption :
+12v: 24ma
-12v: 28ma
5v: 0ma
Width : 4 HP
Depth : 12mm ( 22mm at power input )
Front Panel: 2mm aluminum, textured black paint with pseudo-holographic effect.
MEDIA :
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Reviews
Absolutely fantastic module. It’s perfect on the mix bus signal chain, or for leveling individual tracks. I absolutely love this module.
I love this module, it adds a lot of character and new frequencies to my percussion.