Analog saturation from actual vacuum tubes — as a 500 series module or as a standalone unit.
Modules for your 500 series rack. Single, stereo, or as a matched pair.
Available autumn 2026.
Single, stereo, or a matched pair — all in the 500 series format.
„Cassiopeia really pushes things forward in the mix in a subtle but effective way.“
Music Producer / Mix & Mastering
Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, Hammerfall
The overtones a vacuum tube produces are the whole point.
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.
„I fell in love with the unit and plugins right away. It does everything from being a smooth glue to an aggressive drive.“
Music Producer / Mix & Mastering
Opeth, Whitechapel, Katatonia, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity
Hardware and plugin, side by side.
Built with precision, tested with care, made to last — so it keeps its place in your room for years.
