Intellijel Designs Cascadia White
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Intellijel Designs
Cascadia White
Product Info
Article Number:
604821
Brand:
Intellijel Designs
Model:
Cascadia White
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$2,033.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cascadia White is a seriously powerful little synth, offering a surprising amount of sonic flexibility for a semi-modular design. It’s perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone wanting to dive deep into analogue synthesis without a huge modular setup. Just be prepared to spend some time learning its ins and outs – it’s a rewarding journey.
Product Description
- Intellijel Designs Cascadia White
- Semi-Modular Desktop Synthesiser
- 2 analogue oscillators
- each with controls for coarse and fine tuning
- sync input and 4 waveforms (sine
- triangle
- sawtooth and square)
- VCO A with selectable Through-Zero FM
- modulation index VCA
- PWM and sub-oscillator
- VCO B with switchable LFO mode and selectable pitch CV source
- Noise generator (white noise
- pink noise
- 4 digital variants)
- 6-Channel mixer with switchable soft clipping
- channels normalised to VCO A and ring modulator
- Line input with gain control for external signals
- Multimode filter with 4 CV inputs and 8 selectable modes (6 dB / 12 dB / 24 dB low-pass
- 12 dB / 24 dB band-pass
- 24 dB high-pass
- notch and phaser)
- Wavefolder
- VCA A with 2 inputs (normalised to wavefolder and VCF)
- VCA B with switchable lowpass gate mode
- Ring modulator
- Sample & Hold circuit
- ADSR envelope with 3 switchable time constants
- hold phase and retrigger input
- Function generator with gate button
- adjustable characteristic curve and 3 operating modes (envelope
- burst generator)
- 3-Channel triangle LFO
- Slew Limiter and Envelope Follower
- Mixuverter for mixing
- attenuating and inverting signals
- Utility section with multiple
- summing
- inverter and unipolar/bipolar converter
- Programmable MIDI-CV interface with 8 outputs
- Pitch
- gate and trigger input for external control
- Effect loop-in path with controls for send
- return and mix
- Main output with drive control and switchable soft clipping
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- Line input: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Expression output: 6.3 mm jack
- Effect send and return: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out / Thru: 5-pin DIN
- USB-C port for USB-MIDI
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 348 x 246 x 66 mm
- Weight: 1.94 kg
- Colour: White fog
- Includes 14 patch cables
- USB cable and external power supply unit
- Matching Rack Ears Kit: Art. #564752# (not included in the scope of delivery)
- Matching aluminium side panels: Art.#564753# (not included in the scope of delivery)
PROS
- • Exceptional oscillator flexibility with Through-Zero FM capabilities.
- • The multimode filter offers a wide palette of sonic textures.
- • Solid build quality with a premium feel and robust panel design.
- • The normalized routing provides creative patching possibilities out of the box.
CONS
- • The semi-modular nature demands a learning curve for beginners.
- • Limited polyphony restricts complex chord progressions and layering.
- • The footprint is substantial, requiring dedicated space on a desktop.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Rich, analogue tones with a distinctive warmth and character; capable of both subtle and aggressive sounds.
Polyphony
Two voices – monophonic with a selectable unison mode.
Effects
Wavefolder provides harmonic richness; soft clipping on the mixer adds subtle saturation.
MIDI
Supports MIDI input for note and modulation control, but lacks comprehensive MIDI sequencing.
Connections
Multiple CV inputs, audio inputs, and patch points for extensive external integration.
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs – a significant desktop presence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a more subtle and nuanced FM experience than a full-blown FM synth, providing interesting timbral shifts rather than harsh metallic tones.
Normalization is genuinely helpful for quick sound creation and experimentation, especially when learning the Cascadia's signal flow, but can be bypassed for more complex patching.
The Cascadia offers a more refined and versatile filter section, with a broader range of sonic possibilities compared to the more aggressive, focused character of the Polivoks.
