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The droids at Rogue Planet Command are currently building this awesome new product. We are accepting orders for new units now. Please read the pre-order terms and FAQ tab for more info before ordering.
CHROMA+ is a highly customizable stereo / dual mono tracking and mixing channel designed for modern hybrid studios that want more results in less space. Its Twin Tone-Amp architecture and Tone Shaping EQ is derived from the very circuits used in the acclaimed Silver Bullet. Answering the call for flexibility and customization, CHROMA+ delivers with its twin topology (A or N) line processor and mic/instrument amp, and adds an exciting twist - an analog plugin slot accepting Colour Modules. This feature allows integrated processing like tube saturation, compression, or EQ to be inserted into the signal path and mixed with CHROMA+’s classic 'A' or 'N' inspired MOJO Amps for the ultimate in front and back end versatility that is unmatched by any other product in its class. There’s even a Mega Mono Mode for cascading the full arsenal of CHROMA+ into a 4-stage channel strip!
Made by tone geeks for tone geeks. Designed and assembled in Silicon Valley, California.
User Manual (PDF) - Coming Soon
Chroma Sound Clips - Listen to Chroma compared to other API and Neve style preamps Also check out the Silver Bullet sound clips since Chroma+ is derived from the same architecture.
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Gearspace - Louder Than Liftoff Announces CHROMA+
Gearspace - Silver Bullet vs. Chroma
I want to pre-order. What is the process?
Here's how it works: If you see an "Add to Cart" button then that means we are taking orders with normal lead times, and you can disregard the pre-order process below.
1. Click the "Pre-order" button on the product page.
2. Enter your name and email in the form that pops up and click "Pre-order" at the bottom. Only click the button once!
3. We will send you a confirmation email.
4. When we have confirmed that units will be available to build and ship we will notify customers at the top of the pre-order list in groups of 5 to 10, and request payment via an email. Shipping and tax will be added at this time to the most current price of the product.
5. When you receive the payment link email you have 72 hours to complete payment. Making payment creates an official order.
6. If we don’t receive payment within 72 hours then your pre-order expires (we cancel it).
7. Paid orders will ship within 1-3 weeks in the order in which payments were completed.
Please read the complete pre-order terms before ordering.
When will I be charged for my order?
A payment link email will be sent to you when you are next in the queue for a confirmed available unit. You will only be charged when you enter your credit card information and submit your order at checkout. We do not collect any money when you click the Pre-order button above. If there is an Add to Cart button then you will pay in full at checkout. An order will be created immediately and will ship with normal lead times.
When will you be ship my order?
Paid orders received on/after 4/11/23 will start shipping by 4/25/23, subject to availability and demand. Depending on the number of orders received it may take some time for the droids to work through the queue, but in general you can expect your paid order to ship within 1-2 weeks. We appreciate your patience in advance. You will receive a shipping confirmation email once your order ships. We will update this FAQ with new information as necessary.
How much progress have the droids made building this awesome new product so far?
Major components like PCB assemblies, enclosures, transformers, and faceplates are presently on-hand. Additional parts like potentiometers, knobs, switch caps, meter windows, and shipping cartons are also in stock. All PCB assemblies are complete and ready for the droids to start mechanical integration, calibration, and testing of new units. Once they complete assembly they will then box up the product for safe shipping to your studio.
How long does it take to manufacture a product like Chroma?
In the age of Covid manufacturing supply chains can be very unpredictable and often experience delays due to material and part shortages. We are finding that it generally takes 8-10 weeks to have PCBs made and assembled (depending on part availability), 6-8 weeks to have the metal enclosures fabricated and finished, and about 3-4 weeks for faceplates. Final assembly and calibration generally occurs at a rate of 5-10 units per week. Once everything is complete, we box up the units and ship them out to customers that have been patiently waiting in the order queue.
CHROMA+ is designed for ultimate versatility with hybrid workflows in mind just like its big brother, the Silver Bullet. These days gear needs to deliver results on both the front end and the back end. Featuring LINE, DI, and MIC modes, CHROMA+ is both a line level processor for groups or mix bus, and a preamp for instrument and mic level sources.
At the heart of CHROMA are two Mojo Amps inspired by classic large format consoles – American (A), and British (N). These Mojo Amps lend their characteristic sonic footprints to any signal passing through the circuit. Like the Silver Bullet, CHROMA+ is the only processor of its kind that allows you to enable A or N sonics at the push of a button. Auditioning these two signature sounds during a session no longer requires re-patching or swapping preamps.
A world class FET-input DI was developed for the front end of CHROMA+ offering superior definition, punch, and low end girth for the capture of instrument level sources. This DI probably should have been its own product. It is capable of both stereo and dual mono operation. Synths, samplers, guitars, and basses can be plugged directly into the auto-switching front panel jacks for the full amplification, saturation, and tone-shaping that CHROMA+ offers. A switchable RETRO Mode provides two distinct tonal personalities to the DI. In the out position the sound is modern – detailed in the mids and highs, and extended through the lower octaves. When engaged the tone becomes more rounded and vintage, with a tighter bottom end and mellower high end. RETRO Mode is perfect for vintage bass tones and sweeping 80’s synth sounds.
In addition to offering both stereo and dual mono operation, CHROMA+ is capable of becoming a Mega Mono channel to facilitate more creative processing chains. When the CH 1>2 switch is engaged, the output of channel 1 will feed into the input of channel 2 and put the power of two CHROMAs in series. The channel 1 output will also still be available on its respective XLR connector. Have you ever wanted to record your guitar through an N-style preamp, compress it with an 1176, give it a presence boost, then drive it into a second N-style Amp with a tape-like low frequency head bump? Mega Mono Mode makes this and more possible.
Having the ability to shape tone with broad strokes can be just what the doctor ordered to get your tracks to pop in a mix. To round out the feature set, Chroma features switchable Baxandall High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) EQ boosts derived from drBill’s favorite Silver Bullet settings for sweetening and enhancing individual tracks or mixes. The user can select PRESENCE or AIR, and SUB or BASS frequencies via onboard jumpers. The HF switch can be programmed to add the Silver Bullet’s VINTAGE filter as well.
Select your input source - Mic, Mix, or Instrument (DI). Choose A or N MOJO. Apply some sweet sounding saturation, compression, filtering or tone shaping.
CHROMA+ is available in four pre-configured flavors to best suit your workflow. The behavior of the C-DRV and C-MIX knobs is a function of the analog plugins we pre-install. We also configure the EQ frequences for the HF and LF buttons via internal jumpers.
Tube: valve mojo and 2-band Baxandall boost/cut
Comp: classic 1176-style FET compression
EQ: midrange boost (or cut), HPF, and saturation
Standard: customizable with Colour modules shown below
Choose from our growing list of Colour module options to customize CHROMA+. There is one analog plugin slot per channel you can fill to build your dream channel. You can also install any of the Colour modules from DIY Recording Equipment. This is a platform that adapts to the needs of your studio.
This is our first product that features our brand new Hypermatter PSU. We spent the last year developing a state-of-the-art power supply truly fit for the demands of high-resolution audio. The goal was simple: to create a superior power delivery system whose noise, voltage regulation, and transient response performance is unparalleled. It renders dynamic sound with revealing detail, dimension, and gut-punching authority. The Hypermatter PSU architecture uses a 4-layer PCB, cutting edge LDO regulators, and nothing but the best components to bring CHROMA+ to life in ways that must be heard. Your music has never felt more alive.
We chose every component in CHROMA+ by ear for maximum mojo and its sonic synergy with the rest of the circuit. Our meticulous development process involved both empirical measurement and real-world studio use to validate the design. We also leveraged what we learned designing and building the Silver Bullet and Chroma 500 Series. In this design you will find high end parts from Nichicon, Panasonic, Vishay, Susumu, Wima, TI, and Analog Devices. All audio path resistors are 0.5% or 0.1% thin film types for low distortion and noise. CHROMA+ also features custom American wound transformers and our very own ROGUE FIVE discrete op amps. Our PCBs use high temperature Tg 170 material for long-term reliability. The entire assembly is RoHS compliant (lead free). All final assembly and testing is performed by fellow music makers.
Try out our gear in your studio and, if within 14 days you're not satisfied, let us know and we'll issue a refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be "like new" and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging with all original materials (power supply, power cord, product card, etc.). Please refrain from racking 19 inch rackmount gear during this trial period so that the faceplate and enclosure don't get scratched.
To complete your return, just give us a call or shoot us an email, and we'll send you instructions for packing up your unit and shipping it back. Please note that you will be responsible for return shipping costs and we ask that you insure the unit for its full retail value to protect against loss or damage. You are responsible for ensuring the products arrive safely at our shop. Once we receive and inspect the unit we will issue a refund for the purchase price less the cost of shipping. Units received in any condition other than "like new" may be subject to a restocking fee.
We ship to (just about) any address in the world via USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL Express. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping delivery times for you based on your location and the shipping option you choose. Delivery time estimates are given on the checkout page. Once payment is approved, in stock products, other than Silver Bullets will ship out from Rogue Planet Command within 2-3 business days. We ship Silver Bullets within 7-10 business days. Once an order ships you will be sent tracking information via email and/or Facebook Messenger (if selected at checkout). Please coordinate with the shipping company to have your package held for pickup if you know you will not be home when the package is expected to arrive.
Please note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are dimensional weight-based. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, weights may be rounded up to the next full pound. We may substitute UPS for FedEx ground service and vice versa. We also may upgrade UPS and FedEx ground service to USPS Priority Mail if we are feeling extra nice.
Also note that international customers are required to pay all import duties and taxes required by their respective countries. When filling out customs forms we declare the actual purchase price. Please do not ask us to declare lower values.
If you reside outside of North America, we highly recommend DHL Express when ordering a Silver Bullet for the quickest delivery and with zero customs headaches. If you are in Canada we recommend selecting USPS instead of FedEx or UPS since the customs process is easier and less money.
We require a signature for all Silver Bullet orders to help ensure you safely receive the package.
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When can I expect to receive a response to my email or phone call?
Most emails or phone calls will receive a friendly reply within 24 hours, and often within just a few hours. However, sometimes we get sucked into the glorious nebula of designing and building products. Or need to do laundry, shop for groceries, or sleep. We appreciate your patience as we balance the demands of our intergalactic commitments, and try to enjoy time off on the weekends. Please don't be upset if an email you sent on Friday evening doesn't get returned until Monday or Tuesday morning.
Do you have Silver Bullets in stock?
Please check the FAQ tab on the Silver Bullet product pages for up-to-date information about stock, production status, and shipping dates.
How much will it cost to ship my order overseas?
Our shopping cart has a shipping calculator that is configured to estimate shipping to anywhere in the world. All you have to do is add a product to the cart and then click the cart icon in the upper right corner of your browser. At that point you can select your country, province, and enter your postal code. A list of available shipping options will be displayed after you click Calculate Shipping. As mentioned above, international customers are responsible for paying all import duties and taxes for their respective countries.
What shipping option do you recommend for European customers?
If you are ordering a Silver Bullet or 500 series module, we highly recommend that you select DHL Express shipping. DHL acts as the customs broker and offers exceptionally quick door-to-door service. We've been seeing packages arrive in the UK in 4-5 days. There is no hand off with local postal services like there is with USPS so you will know where your package is every minute of the day by accessing the tracking information. They will require you to pay all customs and import taxes before delivering the package to your door.
My country charges high import taxes. Can you adjust the customs value to help me out?
Sorry, but no. As a rule, we declare the actual purchase price on all customs forms. Defrauding a foreign government is not a wise business move.
Do you accept wire transfers, ACH payments, or Paypal as forms of payment?
We only accept payment through our online store using major credit and debit cards at this time.
How are you guys able to sell products of this quality level at these impossibly affordable prices?
We simply reject the notion that a middleman like a dealer or distributor needs to come between the guy that designs and builds the gear and the artist that uses it. By adopting a direct sales model we have been able to pass that savings onto our customers. Do you really want to pay 30% more for your gear? All we ask in return is that you make lots of great music and help spread the word about our company and products.
Can I have my favorite pro audio dealer get me a Silver Bullet?
Sure, if you want to pay more money for our products. See the question above. Our pricing model does not allow for typical dealer margins. Really. If you'd like to order 10 Silver Bullets we'd be happy to give you a sweet discount though.
I just bought a used unit from some dude online. Can I have the seller send it to you first to check out?
As a policy, we decline to get in the middle of third party transactions on used gear. If you receive the unit and it requires repair please contact us and we can go over service options.
What in the bloody galaxy is Void Corp?
Void Corp is a character in the Louder Than Liftoff universe. Some of our products are made as limited edition Void Corp versions with a black aesthetic. Click the link for more info.
It would be really cool if you guys had t-shirts. Can you make me one?
I have a question that you didn't answer here. Where can I get more info?
Try our Support page and knowledgebase.
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