Fascina

At its core Fascina is a dual linear VCA suited for audio and CV.

CV attenuverters allow precise level control and make it easy to turn levels up or dynamically duck pads and drones using CV.

The audio control input lets another audio signal modulate the VCA. With its dedicated attenuverter, this signal can be used for either ducking or expansion, opening the door to complex dynamics and side-chaining effects.

The anti-click circuit preserves clean VCA behaviour even with ultra-snappy envelopes, making Fascina especially well-suited for tight basslines and percussive sounds.

In true Ritual Electronics fashion, Fascina offers generous gain, allowing it to double as a powerful voltage-controlled saturator and hard limiter.

The different blocs making up Fascina make it a very patch programmable VCA. You can turn Fascina into an envelope follower, a sample & hold, a preamp, a stereo compressor, a dual distortion and more!

Controls

• Level knob (initial volume)
• Drive knob
• CV attenuverter
• Audio Ctrl attenuverter
• Anti-click switch

Technical characteristics

• Linear VCA
• Hard limiting at 12Vpp
• SSI 2164 based

Power requirements (max)

• 117 mA on +12V
• 71 mA on -12V
• 0 mA on +5V

Dimensions

• 25mm deep
• 8HP wide
• 3U eurorack format