Endless Analog CLASP

What is it?

• record on analog tape with digital speed

Finally, Pro Tools ® sounds like your analog tape machine. Endless Analog introduces a revolutionary device that ties your existing tape machine to your DAW system invisibly.

We can boldly say that no other product comes close to approximating what CLASP effectively accomplishes. Leading celebrity artists, engineers and producers who use CLASP rave about it.

CLASP is a hardware and software system that integrates Analog Tape Recorders with Digital Audio Workstations using CLASP hardware, software and proprietary SST (sample synchronization technology).

To be perfectly clear, CLASP is nothing like a Lynx synchronizer. CLASP does not use any SMPTE time code, CLASP performs sample accurate audio synchronization between analog tape and your DAW, CLASP provides true zero latency audio monitoring, and CLASP delivers a true analog front end recording solution with the genuine sonic character of your analog tape machine combined with the powerful editing and mixing features of your digital audio workstation.

CLASP ® works invisibly in the background allowing you to capture all the vintage tone off the tape without impeding the workflow. Since you’re not saving endless out takes of tape, CLASP ® is easy on the budget as well.

• the full, vintage, warm, classic sound real analog tape

Imagine experiencing analog tape recording as fast, effortless and timesaving as Pro Tools ®. With the CLASP ® system you can record using tape while simultaneously maintaining all the speed, flexibility, and editing capabilities that you depend on from your workstation. CLASP ® allows for a seamless analog recording experience where all recording and overdubs are done in real time, and all audio is stored in your Pro Tools session. Record one or several albums using a single reel of tape.

• how do I use it?

CLASP ™ installs between your mic pre’s, 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. Supported tape machines include Studer, MCI, Otari, 3M, Ampex, Sony, and Tascam. 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 &trade hardware interfaces and synchronize three analog recorders for a total of 72 channels of recording. Use with a 24, 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 &trade the possibilities are endless. Record, listen, and enjoy.

EA-C24 FEATURES

• Zero-loss signal path
• Sample accurate synchronization
• Auto input monitor switching
• Full latency compensation
• Zero latency analog monitoring
• Auto tape transport control
• Post-roll record
• Return to zero rewind from DAW
• Audible rewind function
• Auto rewind
• End of tape sensor
• Large tape reel support
• CLASP Machine Matrix Ready
• MMC and HUI support
• Remaining tape time counter
• Auto channel cascading
• Repro only monitor option
• Daisy chaining
• Auto standby mode
• Machine online / offline hotkey
• Arm / Disarm all tracks hotkey
• Machine sync memory
• Direct record mode
• MIDI Programmer mode

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