Kush Audio Tweaker
Sidechain-shaping VCA compressor
Compressor / Limiter$1,499Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- Sidechain-shaping VCA compressor
- Topology
- Discrete VCA compressor built around LM394 supermatch-pair transistors in a Blackmer Gain Cell-style configuration, with a custom detector circuit; RC4558/LM301/TL072 op-amps; switchable single-stage or vintage opto-style dual-stage release; 'Sidechain Shaper' EQ in the detector path
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- Mono, stereo-linkable
- Form factor
- 19-inch rack, 1U
- Rack units
- 1
- Introduced
- 2018
Details
Controls: 8x 21-detent pots (Drive, Output, Mix, Threshold, Attack, Release, Curve, Edge Contour), 6-position Sidechain Shaper rotary switch, 3 pushbuttons (power, bypass, dual-release mode), Tri-Meter display (Input/Output/Gain-Reduction LED meters)
I/O: XLR balanced input/output, 1/4in TRS output, balanced XLR insert send/return for external sidechain processing, 1/4in TRS jack for stereo linking, rear IEC mains inlet
Notes: HARDWARE 19in rack compressor (mono), distinct from the software 'Model TWK' plugin sold inside the excluded Omega 4-Pack bundle, which is modeled on this hardware - flagged, plugin excluded. Detail (VCA topology, controls, I/O, universal 110-260V AC IEC power) sourced from Sound on Sound review, not Kush's own product page which lacks a spec table. Note: Full Compass Systems lists this model as '(Discontinued)' in a third-party retail listing, but it remains listed as an active, current product on Kush's own thehouseofkush.com store as of this research - flagged discrepancy, treated as current per manufacturer's own site. year_intro 2018 based on Sound on Sound's 'Kush Audio announce Tweaker VCA compressor' news article publish date - flagged as approximate/announcement date, not confirmed shipping date. price_usd is current MSRP on thehouseofkush.com.