
Arcadia U7
Based on
Described as the Class-A direct box in Geddy Lee's rig with the original's six tone curves; KVR calls Arcadia U7 'Avalon inspired' (kvraudio.com (opens in new tab)).
- Type
- Studio hardware
- Era
- 1990s
- Desktop equivalent
- Arcadia U7vendor site (opens in new tab)
About this block
The ubiquitous clean preamp and studio direct box found in Geddy Lee’s rig and studios around the world, now on a pedal.
Arcadia U7 recreates the direct box that’s earned a lasting place in professional studios. Clear, extended response and an unmistakably polished direct sound, adding weight without cloudiness, presence without harshness, with Class-A Amplification that adds a subtle coloration, making the source feel larger, smoother, and more complete.
Boost — adds gain in +3 dB increments. Raise it until the blue Signal LED just starts to stay lit across the dynamic range of your playing.
Tone — seven broad, musical EQ curves. The first six are mapped from the original unit, while the seventh is Joe’s own voicing, adding a little extra cut-through for modern electric bass.
Arcadia U7 is also available for desktop.
Details
- Vendor
- Joe Calderone Audio
- Category
- Amp & Cabs
- Type
- Amp / Preamp
- Price
- €29
- Trial
- 35 s on, 5 s silent; mutes the whole preset, even when bypassed
- Tags
- amp & cabs
- Listed
- Updated

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