Kilpatrick Audio’s Redox is the first product of the Canadian company’s new line of desktop music machines designed to offer studio-grade effects in rugged, portable units. Designed to complement synths, drum machines, DJ tools and computer-based audio interfaces, REDOX is designed from the ground up to be a companion for electronic musicians and producers looking for a universal reverb solution for both studio and stage.
Kilpatrick Audio was founded by Andrew Kilpatrick to pursue the design of unique and high quality music and audio electronics. Kilpatrick is a skilled and dedicated electronics designer with years of professional experience in both hardware electronics and software design. His passion for both music and electronics design gives him unique insight in the design process which combines art and technology.
Designed from scratch, the Redox reverb algorithms offer both classic and modern sounds that use a number of proven reverb structures to create subtle and rich reverb sounds to suit a variety of uses including synths, drums, vocals and more. All effects allow their filter and size controls to be adjusted in real-time from the front panel, as well as an additional parameter based on the algorithm chosen.
Redox gets even better when you add MOD effects. These additional effects are like having a separate effects processor strapped around the reverb unit. Signals can be processed before and/or after the reverb in the signal path. Effects such as phasing, flanging, vibrato and panning and various distortions can be used to create special sounds. And special built-in looper lets you create textures that can continue feeding the reverb input while you perform new material. The MOD and reverb effects can be separately set up, but saved together in a single preset. This lets you create complex setups that you can call up quickly.
Kilpatrick Audio’s Redox Specs and Features:
» Stereo algorithmic reverb with high dynamic range processing
» Reverb algorithms:
— Kilpatrick Audio’s signature Lush Puppy algorithms great for fast synths, drums and guitar
— Classic old-school reverbs perfect for old-school synth sounds
— Multi-tap delay effects with a selectable number of taps
— Smooth hall and room types perfect for vocals and instruments
— Super long and smooth reverbs perfect for creating ambient textures
» MOD effects work along with reverbs for creative results
» Adjustable pre-delay on all reverbs up to 200ms
» Analog audio front-end with 24 bit converters and >100dB dynamic range (ADC to DAC)
» High dynamic-range floating point signal processing prevents internal clipping
» Low-latency signal processing of around 1ms
» LCD screen shows settings and metering
» Quick-access parameter controls for MOD control, reverb filter and size
» 1/4″ line audio jacks using Neutrik connectors
» MIDI control of all functions via USB or DIN MIDI
» MIDI hardware THRU jack for daisy-chaining
» Internal memory for storage of up to 99 presets plus live settings – Factory presets designed by Patrick McMaster
» Free web-based KAPatchLoader upload/download tool for managing presets
» 5V USB powered, draws less than 250mA – great for portable use
» Integrated 100x100mm VESA mounting holes permits secure mounting using standard hardware
» USB cable and power supply included
» Dimensions: 7.0″ x 6.0″ x 2.5″ (with knobs)
» Weight: 2lbs (0.9kg)
By using the latest technology Redox has been created to run off USB power with just over 1W of power usage. Take you studio on the road or to a park without worrying about bringing the correct power adapter. You can even plug multiple units into a multi-output USB power supply. Or connect Redox to your computer and control over MIDI. But despite its tiny power consumption REDOX still has a proper audio section with high quality TI op amps designed to interface with most electronic music gear flawlessly.
Built-in DIN MIDI ports allow Redox to fit into your sequencer and MIDI setup with all parameters being controllable in real-time via MIDI. You can change presets and adjust parameters via CC messages. The built-in hardware THRU port offers a low-latency copy of the MIDI IN signal to pass to other units.
We use the best technology that we can fit into our products, and in the case of REDOX that means something completely new! Our Core1 hardware technology uses the latest Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chips, efficient power management and high-end analog audio components. In addition, our companion software platform helps us develop better algorithms and make the most of the powerful DSP hardware.
Kilpatrick Audio’s Redox costs $489 and is available now.
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