CLASP 8 brings the legendary sound of real analog tape to the modern DAW workflow by seamlessly integrating your tape machine into Pro Tools. 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 it's Mastering-grade audio signal path.

FUNCTIONALITY

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 to three CLASP 8 systems for up to 24 tracks of tape 10X faster and easier than using any synchronizer while maintaing sample accurate tracks

8 channels 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

Saves Tape

Tape Machine remote emulator-works with any professional tape machine having a remote connection

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Pro Tools HD version 7.3 or higher, including PT 10

Pro Tools 9 or 10 Native 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 8

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)