Erica Synths Plasma Drive
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Erica Synths
Plasma Drive
Product Info
Article Number:
458422
Brand:
Erica Synths
Model:
Plasma Drive
Category:
Waveshaper, Distortion Modules
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Plasma Drive is a seriously cool distortion module that’s bringing a new level of complexity to Eurorack. It's perfect for sound designers and experimental musicians who want to add some unpredictable, evolving character to their sounds, and the EQ section makes it surprisingly versatile for more conventional applications too.
Product Description
- Erica Synths Plasma Drive
- Eurorack module
- Distortion Module with Plasma Technology by Gamechanger Audio
- Input Level
- Wet / Dry Mix
- Voltage and Voltage CV controls
- Treble / bass equalizer
- EQ bypass switch
- Additional overtones via octave up / down switch
- CV Inputs for Voltage and Wet / Dry Mix (3.5 mm)
- Octave and sub-trigger inputs (3.5mm)
- Current consumption: 135 mA (+12 V) / 87 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 16 HP
PROS
- • Plasma tech delivers uniquely complex, evolving harmonic distortion
- • EQ section allows for tonal shaping beyond simple saturation
- • Compact 16HP footprint maximizes modular space efficiency
- • CV control over Wet/Dry provides dynamic, expressive manipulation
CONS
- • Limited input headroom can clip easily with strong signals
- • Subtle nuances of Plasma technology require experimentation to master
- • The 3.5mm CV jacks are a bit fiddly for some patching styles
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Distortion Module
Controls
Input Level, Wet / Dry Mix, Treble / Bass EQ, Octave/Sub-trigger Switches, Voltage CV controls
HP Width
16
Depth
1.75 in
Power Draw
135 mA (+12 V) / 87 mA (-12 V)
CV Inputs
Voltage, Wet / Dry Mix (3.5 mm), Octave, Sub-trigger (3.5 mm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It uses Gamechanger Audio’s Plasma technology, which creates a more dynamic and evolving distortion profile with subtle harmonic shifts and unpredictable textures, unlike static clipping.
It's a two-band EQ with adjustable frequencies, providing a surprising amount of tonal shaping to complement the Plasma distortion, preventing muddiness.
Absolutely – the Wet/Dry mix control allows for very subtle saturation and warmth, blending the distorted signal with the original for a less aggressive sound.
