elysia / xpressor | neo

This new version has improved sound quality and performance from the previous Xpressor through various updates, including a 41-step potentiometer and a new front panel design! This Class A stereo VCA compressor can also be used in mastering.

*Sales are scheduled to begin on January 01, 2023.

■Features
Class A stereo VCA compressor for recording, mixing, and mastering
∙ Clear, open sound and punchy, high-speed transients
All-new front panel design and high-quality haptics
Smooth control response with RMS detector and soft knee curve.
Wide range of applications for various music genres.
Ideal for single signal, group, master bus, and all other applications

■Functions
Auto-Fast Inspired by higher-end models, this model has. Switchable, semi-automatic, and based on user-set values, it always sets the perfect attack.

Negative Ratio The compression curve bends downward and changes. It is ideal for very cool compression effects - heavy pumping, backward tones, etc.

Gain Reduction Limiter This unique limiter is not placed in the audio path as usual but instead limits the compressor's control voltage.

Warm Mode xpressor|neo provides a second switchable sound flavor by altering the frequency spectrum, harmonics, and timbre.

Onboard Parallel Compression Turn the mix controller to blend the direct and compressor signals in any relationship.

Step-type controller All potentiometers on the xpressor|neo have 41 steps. The previous session can be recalled quickly and accurately.

■Specifications
Noise floor: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (A-weighted) -91.0 dBu
Dynamic Range: 20 Hz - 22 kHz 112 dB
Maximum input level: +21 dBu
Maximum Output Level: +21 dBu
Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 mm x 44.45 mm x 214 mm
Weight: 1,76 kg

Differences from the previous model
A 41-step potentiometer allows for use in mastering applications.
The distortion rate, especially Mix100%, is 0.02%, less than half that of xpressor.
New front panel design for more straightforward operation.
New circuit configuration significantly improves sound quality.