{"product_id":"nano-modules-alt-quad-vca-cascaded-mixer","title":"Nano Modules ALT - Quad VCA \u0026 Cascaded Mixer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9a1cbbac-9fca-41e1-9775-5c4149891e64\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNano Modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ALT\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eA compact 8HP quad VCA and flexible signal mixer designed for amplitude control, dynamic routing, and modulation-heavy patching in Eurorack systems. ALT combines traditional VCA functionality with mixer and routing capabilities, making it a versatile utility module for both audio and CV applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThree of the four channels feature full control over gain, bias, and CV response, including attenuversion for precise modulation shaping. This allows ALT to function not only as a standard amplitude controller, but also as a powerful tool for dynamic effects such as sidechaining, auto-panning, and complex modulation scaling. The fourth channel provides a simplified VCA stage that expands patching flexibility and mixing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sboupi\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jdjfsk\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eQuad VCA architecture: four independent amplitude control channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhollr\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCV control with attenuversion: precise shaping of modulation depth and polarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4hyzqx\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eManual gain \/ bias controls: hands-on level adjustment for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15yo7vf\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eCascaded mixing capability: supports multi-stage signal summing and routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ko6ah9\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eNormalized signal flow on channel 4: enables internal mixing until patched externally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wd91i0\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eAudio and CV compatible design: suitable for amplitude control and modulation processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gye1oo\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eCompact 8HP format: high functionality in minimal rack space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yrnf56\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eFunctional Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eALT is designed as both a utility VCA bank and a flexible signal router. Beyond simple volume control, its architecture supports complex modulation behaviors, including amplitude modulation, rhythmic gating, and dynamic mixing structures. The attenuverting CV inputs allow for precise control over modulation polarity, enabling more expressive and evolving patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eThe normalization scheme on the fourth channel allows ALT to behave as a small internal mixer, reducing the need for external summing in compact systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1546x5d\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2244\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for controlling levels across multiple voices, shaping modulation depth, or building dynamic mixing systems inside a patch. ALT can function as a core utility module in both performance and studio environments, especially where space-efficient VCAs and flexible routing are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nano Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46937451167933,"sku":"1063021","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/ALT.jpg?v=1782844328","url":"https:\/\/moogaudio.com\/products\/nano-modules-alt-quad-vca-cascaded-mixer","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}