The inspiration for cassiopeia & lyra came from the fact that vacuum tubes tend to create a variety of pleasing overtones, especially when the tube is driven into saturation.

This has been done by guitarists ever since the introduction of electric amplifiers in the 1950s, operating their amplifiers with a ton of gain. Especially these days, more than half a century later, a majority of productions run strictly “in the box” and are described as “cold” or without the analogue feel that we all have come to enjoy.

Cassiopeia & Lyra will add that missing link, adding overtones and harmonic distortion in a subtle yet pleasing way, which in the mix will make these tracks shine more or give them the analog character they deserve.