DESCRIPTION

The expandable CLASP 16 brings the legendary sound of real analog tape to the modern Pro Tools DAW workflow by seamlessly integrating real analog tape into Pro Tools with sample accuracy without SMPTE timecode. CLASP 16 also gives real-time analog monitoring with absolute zero-latency through a Mastering-grade audio signal path and maintains the speed and flexibility of Pro Tools.

CLICK FOR HI-RESOLUTION COLOR IMAGE

CLICK FOR HI-RESOLUTION COLOR IMAGE

FUNCTIONALITY 

• Expandable card slot allows future expansion up to 24 channels
• Mastering-grade audio signal path
• Pro Tools quick punch on tape with no latency
• Record up to 3 different tape speeds within same session sample accurately using same reel of tape
• Overdub and punch for up to an hour without rewinding
• Latency free analog monitoring with Pro Tools through mastering-grade signal path
• Plug-in controlled a/b tape vs. DAW for getting sounds dialed in
• Provides Vintage decks with auto locate via an optical sensor
• Compensates and corrects Pro Tools A/D latency insuring sample accurate tracks
• Tape is worn evenly so the tape lasts longer vs. tape shuttling back and forth
• Completely eliminates tape print through
• Record an albums’ worth, or several albums worth of material using 1 reel of tape
• Daisy chain up 3 CLASP 16 systems for up to 72 tracks of tape 10X faster and easier than using any synchronizer while maintaing sample accurate tracks

VIDEO OVERVIEW

 FEATURES

• 16 channels (expandable to 24) of mastering-grade hardware with analog auto-router and zero loss signal path
• CLASP Bridge software-plug-in allows for complete control of tape machine from inside the DAW including:
• Coordinating delay compensation
• Tape track arming status
• Tape transport status including play, record, rewind, and stop
• Sample accurate tape-synchronization using SST, Sample Synchronization Technology
• A/D latency conversion
• Tape time counter
• Auto input-monitor switching
• Repro-only monitoring option
• Direct record mode
• Machine online/offline hotkey
• Arm/disarm all tracks hotkey
• Multiple tape machine sync memory
• Wow and Flutter compensation
• Large size tape reel support
• Auto standby power saving mode
• CLASP Machine Matrix-ready
• Daisy chain up to 3 CLASP systems for 72 channels of tape
• Saves Tape
• Tape Machine remote emulator-works with any professional tape machine having a remote connection

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Pro Tools version 7.3 or higher, including PT 10
• Pro Tools LE, HD or HD Native.
• Nuendo Mac and PC
• Cubase Mac and PC
• See product options selector above for a full list of tape machines
• Analog console or analog summing mixer with level and pan control is recommended
• A/D, D/A converters- CLASP uses your existing converters

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• CLASP 16
• Power cable
• M-Audio MIDI Sport 4X4 or 2X2, non-anniversary addition-included with purchase
• USB Cable
• Tape Machine Control Cable(s)
• Custom Registration code to access software package and online manual
• Optical Sensor Kit (optional)

CONNECTIONS

RECOMMENDED PATCHBAY CONFIGURATION