The Endless Analog CLASP 16 brings the legendary sound of real analog tape to the modern DAW workflow by seamlessly integrating your tape machine into your DAW setup. Now you can record to tape and get the sound you love without waiting for transfers, lynx boxes, or SMPTE. CLASP gives your tape machine computer-control, all the while maintaining the speed and flexibility of a DAW. Best of all, CLASP delivers what is technically impossible using a DAW alone; real-time analog monitoring with zero-latency through a mastering grade audio signal path.

CLASP consists of mastering-grade hardware and rock-solid control software

Analog auto-router with zero-loss and zero latency
Tape machine remote emulator - works with virtually any professional analog tape machine that has a remote connection
Master control plug-in to coordinate delay compensation, tape track arming and tape transport
Supports Mac and PC, Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Cubase

How do I use it
CLASP hardware installs between your mic pres, DAW, and tape machine, typically accessible through your patch bay. CLASP is compatible with Pro Tools HD, Logic and Nuendo, providing 24 tracks of recording. The CLASP software suite includes versions for RTAS, AU, & VST. Once installed, simply set up a recording session inside your DAW, initialize synchronization of your analog recorder to your DAW with CLASP, and you are ready to record. Daisy chain up to three CLASP hardware interfaces and synchronize three analog recorders for a total of 72 channels of recording. Use with a 16 or 8 track for tracking sessions or even a 2 track for overdubs. Combine different machines and tape speeds for different tones. With the CLASP the possibilities are endless. Record, listen, and enjoy.

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

Functionaity:

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

Supported Tape Machines:

3M M79

Ampex ATR 102

Ampex ATR 124

Ampex MM1200

MCI JH Series

Otari MTR Series

Otari MX 5050

Otari MX 55

Otari MX 80

Scully 280

Sony APR-24

Studer 800

Studer A80

Studer A807

Studer A820

Studer A827

Studer C37

Studer J37

Tascam

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

INCLUDES

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)