Erica Synths Unveils Xenodrive Desktop Distortion Processor
Erica Synths partners with 112dB on Xenodrive, a desktop distortion unit combining analog overdrive, waveshaping, and Germanium diode emulation.
Industry Brief
The Riga-based hardware manufacturer has expanded its effects lineup with a new saturation tool developed alongside plugin specialists 112dB. Xenodrive marks the third collaboration between the two companies, bringing multi-stage distortion processing to the…
The unit features a hybrid approach to signal coloration, incorporating three distinct saturation stages within its sound engine. Users can blend between analogue-style overdrive circuitry, digital waveshaping algorithms, and processing modeled after vintage Germanium diode characteristics for tonal versatility.
Why It Matters
Hardware distortion units provide producers with CPU-free signal processing and hands-on parameter control during live performances or studio sessions. The three-stage architecture offers sound design flexibility beyond single-circuit saturation, potentially becoming a go-to tool for artists seeking character in their signal chains without plugin latency or computer crashes during critical moments.
