Cosmotronic Aphelion
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Cosmotronic
Aphelion
Product Info
Article Number:
604293
Brand:
Cosmotronic
Model:
Aphelion
Category:
Waveshaper, Distortion Modules
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Aphelion is a seriously fun little module for adding grit and movement to your sound. It’s fantastic for experimental sound design or injecting some attitude into synth basslines – anyone looking for a flexible, affordable distortion and filter combo should definitely check this out. The build quality feels solid for the price point.
Product Description
- Cosmotronic Aphelion
- Eurorack Module
- Stereo distortion and filter
- Controls for level
- mix and drive
- Character control switches between three different distortion circuits: Overdrive
- Wavefolder
- Distortion
- Switchable +12 dB boost and high-pass filter
- Stereo filter with stepless crossfading between low-pass and high-pass and bypass switch
- CV inputs for the parameters Character
- Lowpass
- Highpass
- Drive
- Stereo input and output
- Current requirement: 90 mA (+12 V) / 80 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 27 mm
PROS
- • Three distinct distortion circuits offer a surprising range of tonal colors.
- • +12dB boost provides significant headroom and aggressive sound shaping potential.
- • Stepless filter crossfading creates evolving textures and dynamic soundscapes.
- • Compact 8HP footprint maximizes space in dense modular setups.
CONS
- • 90mA draw can be restrictive for power-constrained Eurorack cases.
- • Character control’s three circuits, while varied, lack nuanced individual shaping.
- • Stereo filtering, while cool, isn't the most precise or surgical filtering option.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Eurorack Distortion and Filter Module
Controls
Level, Mix, Drive, Character (switch), Lowpass, Highpass
HP Width
8
Depth
27 mm
Power Draw
90 mA (+12 V) / 80 mA (-12 V)
CV Inputs
Character, Lowpass, Highpass, Drive, Stereo Input
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a good starting point, but lacks the detailed parameter control of a specialist module; think of it as a palette of three distinct flavors.
It leans towards the more extreme side – think swirling, textural effects rather than precise stereo imaging, but it's highly creative.
Absolutely, you can use it as a mono overdrive; the mix control allows you to blend the distorted signal with the dry input.
