Description
The Elysia Karacter 500 is a discrete Class A distortion unit that gives you a staggering range of sonic options, from mastering-grade saturation to tube-style distortion and merciless waveform annihilation. The karacter sports two channels you can use in dual mono, linked stereo, or even a mid/side configuration, making it a supremely versatile tool for any studio or live situation.
The karacter is designed and built Germany, using only top-shelf components, gold-plated PCBs, a robust 4mm aluminum front panel, and solid aluminum knobs.
Elysia Karacter 500 Features:
- 2U 500 Series Version
- Discrete Class A Topology running in constant Class A mode
- Mastering-grade Saturation generates soft-curve THD for musical symmetrical clipping
- FET Shred mode, for a broad range of tube-like asymmetrical distortion
- Turbo Boost shifts the operating point of the distortion circuit in FET shred mode
- Color Filter changes the harmonics-frequency relation for even more tonal-color variation
- Integrated M/s matrix lets you process the mid and side signals
- Dual Mono/Stereo Link gives you true dual-mono and linked-stereo operation
- Stepped potentiometers let you recall your settings precisely
- No-compromise components and build quality
- Need Lunchbox 500 Series
- Designed and built in elysia’s factory in Nettetal, Germany
- Also available in rack 19″ & Qube
- Manual here





