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Guitar-inspired Horsepower Meets Eurorack Accessibility





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For all the possibilities afforded by Eurorack synthesis, it’s difficult to capture the paradoxical blend of elegance and aggression that comes with slamming on the distortion pedal for a guitar, illuminating your tone with the grit and edge that makes any part that much more robust. This thought certainly resonated with Noise Engineering, who crafted Kith Ruina to mimic the drive-into-EQ structures of guitar amps, inspired by distortion pedals. Synthesists at Sweetwater share this same enthusiasm and agree: this 4HP module is brimming with character. From its versatile tone stack controls to the 2-band EQ, Kith Ruina has the power to move from subtle saturation to maximum overdrive, sending your sonics straight into sixth gear.





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It’s about drive, it’s about power





The two halves of the Kith Ruina name come from Greek and Latin, respectively, translated as “destroyer of guitars.” As cheeky as ever, given the points of inspiration that preceded the module’s design. Kith Ruina’s a tone-crafting tool that bolsters any Eurorack arrangement, benefited by the sleek interface’s straightforward design. Like the guitar amps and distortion pedal setups that inspired it, your signal passes through the one-knob-controlled distortion circuit before you sculpt and shape via 2-band EQ.





High- and low-frequency settings are attenuated by dedicated knobs that can both boost and cut their respective signal ranges. Mids are managed with a simple 2-way switch, setting the shelf at 200 or 800 Hertz. Kith Ruina has another trick up its sleeve, maximizing versatility with its I/O. Drive and tone can be independently patched for distinctive tone-honing opportunities, letting you use each section independently and from two different sources.





Pictured: EQ frequency response curves with Kith Ruina


Noise Engineering: unbridled passion for modulation magic





From the beginnings of humble happenstance to transcending the physical-digital divide to produce compelling, innovative hardware and software instruments, one crucial element has consistently remained as Noise Engineering’s cornerstone: integrity. The company wholeheartedly understands how infinitely personal your relationship to sound can be, so each instrument ? physical or virtual ? brims with a distinctive character. Additionally, every module provides maximum room for personalized control while retaining its defining attributes that give Noise Engineering’s designs their unmistakable sonic identity. Whether you’re new to Eurorack or a dyed-in-the-wool synthesist, you can rest assured knowing that the creative team at Noise Engineering crafts each aural opportunity with care, one waveform at a time.





Noise Engineering Kith Ruina Features:


4HP module provides heaps of horsepower without compromising real estate


1-knob overdrive control means simple, straightforward distortion from subtle to scorching


Tone stack section includes flexible 2-band EQ for precision tone-crafting


High- and low-frequency values can both cut and boost for added control


Mid-frequency shelf is managed with a 2-way toggle for uncomplicated sonic switch-ups


Flexible I/O includes separate ins and outs for the drive circuit and the tone control, allowing for versatile interoperative use with multiple sources