{"product_id":"tegeler-audio-magnetismus-2-transient-shaper-vca-compressor","title":"Tegeler Audio Magnetismus 2 Transient Shaper \u0026 VCA Compressor","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePrecision Punch Meets Analogue Tape Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTegeler Audio Magnetismus 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted stereo dynamics processor that fuses a fast, ultra-clean VCA compressor with a downstream transformer-based transient shaper and tape-style saturator. Designed in Berlin specifically for transient-heavy programme material like drum buses, synthesisers, and acoustic instruments, it replaces harsh digital peaks with rich, musical density and cohesive analogue warmth. Whether you are a mixing engineer seeking glue for stereo sub-groups, a producer smashing drum loops into punchy perfection, or a mastering professional adding final weight to a mix, the Magnetismus 2 delivers effortless authority and unmistakable vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1581\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xC53vbre4ao\" title=\"Magnetismus 2 synthesizer Moog Minitaur (no talking)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Transient Bending Without Level Artefacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional transient designers adjust attack and sustain by boosting or cutting gain levels, which often introduces brittle digital artefacts or unnatural pumping. The Magnetismus 2 takes a revolutionary approach by physically rounding and bending transient peaks using custom analogue circuitry. By selecting between three distinct Flux Modes—Eisen (iron), Kobalt (cobalt), and Nickel (nickel)—engineers can adjust the time window in which transients are shaped, from heavy, rounded tape warmth to sharp initial attack control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated VCA Compression \u0026amp; Dual-Stage Gain Staging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the front of the signal path sits a clean, high-headroom VCA compressor engineered specifically to work in tandem with the transient section. Featuring an intuitive 10-position stepped Timing dial combining calibrated attack and release pairs, the compressor allows rapid auditioning of dynamics. The Makeup Gain dial restores lost signal level after compression and acts as an input drive into the Flux stage, letting you control precisely how hard the transient circuit and output transformers are driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer-Balancing \u0026amp; Uncompromised Analogue Headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind the transient shaping stage sits a pair of custom output transformers capable of pushing harmonic density from subtle mix glue to overt, characterful saturation. Guided by a vintage-style illuminated analogue VU meter and a precise LED gain reduction chain, users can fine-tune operating levels with absolute precision. Built with heavy-duty stepped potentiometers for instant session recall, transformer-balanced XLR I\/O, and an internal multi-voltage power supply, it provides rock-solid reliability for modern hybrid studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-channel stereo architecture combining a clean VCA compressor and an analogue transient shaper in a 2U rackmount unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree switchable Flux Modes (Eisen, Kobalt, Nickel) offering distinct transformer saturation characters and transient timing windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped 10-position Timing control with fixed attack and release constants ranging from 7 ms to 1.3 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable compression Ratio control stepping from 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 up to Limit, plus an Off position for standalone saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-function Makeup Gain control that compensates compression output while driving the downstream transient and saturation circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level control with transformer drive characteristics for adding density, weight, and mix bus glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated LED gain reduction meter for compression monitoring alongside a large illuminated analogue VU meter for transient stage working level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwire bypass switch for instant A\/B signal comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-headroom transformer-balanced XLR inputs and outputs engineered for professional studio signal levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision stepped potentiometers across all parameters to ensure exact channel matching and effortless session recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust 2U 19-inch steel rackmount chassis handcrafted in Berlin, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal internal power supply supporting global voltage requirements from 110V to 240V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stereo VCA Compressor \u0026amp; 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