Today Cre8audio introduced Assembler, a synth-focused analog audio mixer designed to deliver vintage console sound with intuitive hands-on control. Developed in collaboration with Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, Assembler combines the warmth of classic analog mixers with a more modern workflow tailored for contemporary electronic artists, plus a few other fantastic sound sculpting tools.
Vintage Sound, Modern Control. Inspired by the iconic consoles that defined decades of music production, Assembler brings the same warmth, character, and tonal shaping to today’s producers and performers. Featuring custom-designed Pittsburgh Modular analog circuitry, the mixer utilizes signal contouring and soft compression to unify the overall mix. This process emulates the beloved sonic characteristics of vintage recordings, offering a rich and cohesive sound.
Comprehensive Mixing Power. With ten audio inputs split into three distinct channel types, Assembler integrates into any live or studio setup.
Key features include:
- Powerful preamps with up to 20x gain boost for line-level signals, clarity enhancement, or saturation.
- Vintage tape saturation style contouring and soft compression on all channels and auxes
- Three assignable aux sends for external effects and sub-mixing.
- Detailed monitoring and performance flexibility with Three-segment LED meters, independent headphone Cue, and channel Mutes
- Vintage-inspired high and low EQ with ±15 dB boost or cut on channels 1 and 2.
- Six mono inputs with dedicated pan controls.
- Two stereo inputs
- Universal compatibility with Eurorack and line-level instruments.
Unmatched Auxiliary Flexibility. Assembler’s three Aux sends provide extensive creative routing options. Two stereo returns and one mono return, each with independent gain adjustments up to 2.7x, enable professional-grade signal blending and effect integration, an essential tool for sound sculpting and performance.
Designed for Seamless Integration. Prioritizing ease of use, Assembler features a one-knob-per-function layout for frustration-free mixing. Whether adjusting EQ, Aux routing, panning, or levels, every function is easily accessible. The mixer is equally suited for line-level instruments and Eurorack signals, making it a versatile choice for any setup. A dedicated headphone output with a separate cue mix ensures precise monitoring, crucial for live performances.
Professional Analog Sound at an Accessible Price. Unlike many other Eurorack mixers, Assembler eliminates unnecessary complexity to focus on superior audio quality, reliability, and user-friendly design. Offering professional-grade sound at a highly competitive price, it stands out as a must-have tool for electronic musicians, live performers, and studio producers alike.
For those who push sonic boundaries, Assembler even self-oscillates, making it a powerful tool for noise artists and experimental musicians.
Pricing and Availability. Cre8audio’s Assembler is available for preorder now, and is expected to ship to customers mid–May 2025. Street pricing is projected to be $399.99 USD and €319.99 EUR. For more information, visit the Cre8Audio website.
pretty cool. appreciate the 1/8 inch jacks, except when i get to send returns – my ‘effects’ are all rack mount or eventide pedals.
1/8″ to 1/4″ cables are a thing.
Oh look at that
“rich and cohesive sound” (and “soft compression” which is what, exactly? but why not, because the loudness war is far from over.) The goal of everything today, to make everything sound like everything else. Because everyone wants to be different, just like everyone else. Also, does an analog mixer actually change the sound appreciably when used with digital synthesizers? I have an old Kawai MX-16 but I don’t expect it to make a rompler sound like an Oberheim, nor should it. A place for everything and everything in its place.
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I always look for even a couple of dc coupled outputs when a new mixer is announced, especially an ‘analog mixer’.
Nope.
So you don’t approve?
Oh no!
Portable 8 track analogue mixer, 3 sends @ this price whats not to like!
I am attempting to parse the given description that this is a “vintage analog audio mixer”.
Is it not just a “mixer”? And yet a mixer with no faders, and hardly any EQ.
If it helps with parsing – it’s just marketing.
But thanks for pointing that out weird wording. I’ve become blind to such BS. As if a brand new product is _vintage_.
This looks awesome. I would have paid 100 bucks more for it to have full sized outs, but for the price, I am fine buying the adapater cables. I have been looking for something like this that was affordable.
and apparently, there should be plenty of noise to flow your boat!
I would love a little desktop-format SM-10. Exact same features, 1-to-1, just not a rack, make it small, give it an external power supply. This is so very very close, but the sends are mono, which nukes my use case.
Mono sends… why is this always the case?
Who wants their sounds panned left/right but the effects all dead center or summed then stereo?
Most synth players I know (including myself) use stereo effects like H90, Strymon, source audio etc…, and want to preserve the sound stage and space.
But, year after year a new mixer comes along and uses this dated format.
Hardpass for me.