AnaMod : ATS-1 Tape Simulator

[84K]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: * Amels And Gualtieri Team Up To Form AnaMod *

*
(Gillette, New Jersey, USA – January 10, 2007) - AnaMod will debut the first in a line of new analog audio products, the ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator, at the 2007 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim.* The ATS-1 is entirely analog, and is the first to be designed by a new technique called the AnaMod Process™.* Mathematical analysis similar to the type used to create DSP plugins is used to design analog audio processing hardware, eliminating the need to digitize the audio.* This represents an entirely new way to design analog products using techniques that were previously only available to DSP designers.

AnaMod LLC is a new company founded by two well-known audio industry veterans, Dave Amels (Bomb Factory Digital and Voce), and Greg Gualtieri (Pendulum Audio).

“Dave and I were talking over dinner at AES a couple of years ago about mathematical models we use to analyze audio equipment” says Greg. “We found that we were both pulling on the same rope; Dave on the digital end and me on the analog end.”*

Dave says, “My background is the analog world, so when I was creating digital plugins for Bomb Factory, I came to see how the two worlds were really the same.”

The ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator has all the important features of a two-track analog tape machine, including speed selection, bias, low frequency and high frequency EQ, and the option of adding tape hiss, if desired. It precisely models the behavior of specific tape machines and tape formulations, and allows the user to select from up to four machine and tape types.* Optional machine and tape types will be available on easy-to-install SIMM cards. Unlike digital plug-ins or processor-based outboard gear, there is no latency, and no A/D or D/A conversions to compromise the sound.

The ATS-1’s list price is $2,995.00.* Orders will be taken at NAMM with shipments beginning in the second half of Q1 of 2007.

Greg and Dave will demo the ATS-1 in booth #6254.

Contact Greg Gualtieri or Dave Amels*at (201-728-8490), info@anamod.com or visit http://www.anamodaudio.com for photos and more information

[pramrod]

This is HOT!!! me wanty- is it time to sell my ATR-102? if greg AND amels sign off on this, i'm in. should be gggrrreat!!!

[Wiggum, Ralph]

I'll just have to wait and see(hear). But if it actually does what it claims, I would definitely purchase...

[Durv]

compare to EL FATSO???
Durv

[t_d]

or compare to Portico?

[84K]

I have not heard it yet, but with those two as a team I cannot imagine it being less than amazing.

[kyle barton]

Any more word on when the ATS-1 starts shipping? This thread originally said Q1 of 2007. I really want to hear a demo of this thing.

[Dirty Halo]

Originally Posted by kyle barton

Any more word on when the ATS-1 starts shipping? This thread originally said Q1 of 2007. I really want to hear a demo of this thing.

I second that emotion

-a

DIRTY HALO www.dirtyhalo.com

[matt thomas]

ha, analog modelling of digital plugins, who would've thought?

sounds interesting tho
narco

[skygod]

Originally Posted by narco

ha, analog modelling of digital plugins, who would've thought?

sounds interesting tho
narco

Can you say: R E A M P I N G?
Good.
Now say it again.
And again ...
Now again.
Ok, lets work on the diction ....
Very good.
Now again.
Again.
Verrygoood! Good.

Can you say: Liquid Channel?
Can you say: Liquid Channel and R E A M P I N G in the same sentence?
Now say it again.
And again ...
Now again.
Ok, lets work on that diction again.
Very good.!
Now again.
Again.
Excellent!

Now can we add the word sidechain and Pultec to R E A M P I N G plus ATS-1?
Yes? Oh goody ...
Now we're cooking ...
Now say it again.
And again ...
And again ...
And again ...
And again ...

Review anyone?
Nagh!
I'm exhausted!
Class dismissed!

GI Joe you too "" you too beaucoup!

~skygod~

[woomanmoomin]

Just like the real world, only YET MORE GODDAMN PLASTIC FOR THE HARD-OF-SOUL!!

[Dirty Halo]

Do you guys even know what you're talking about or are you just blurting out words that seem cool to say on Gearslutz?

Have you heard this thing?
Do you know what or how it does what it does?

Didn't think so

-a

[George Necola]

I've heard it at the aes vienna. it was hooked up to an ipod.

my comment:
not impressed, but impressed by the added noise. how much should this thing cost?

[kyle barton]

Originally Posted by 84K

The ATS-1’s list price is $2,995.00.* Orders will be taken at NAMM with shipments beginning in the second half of Q1 of 2007.

When? When? When?

[supaheef]

Any plans for the "cassette" model. Some days I just can't be bothered pulling the old 4-track out of the cupboard. There's just something about 3.5ips that makes everything sound great...

heath.

[Sirocco]

DEMOMP3PLZ

[84K]

Originally Posted by kyle barton

When? When? When?

end of June is what I am hearing.

[toolskid]

Originally Posted by Sirocco

DEMOMP3PLZ

not to bait..

but....

as a general rule, does anyone else find requests for demo mp3s disturbing.....???

[Bob Yordan]

A friend of mine has bought one.

Will check it out, when possible.

Best wishes

[noiseflaw]

Originally Posted by toolskid

not to bait..

but....

as a general rule, does anyone else find requests for demo mp3s disturbing.....???

I do for this particular piece of hardware...er software.

I think before / after .wav or .aif may be of some use though....

[Mind-Over-Midi]

Originally Posted by noiseflaw

I do for this particular piece of hardware...er software.

I think before / after .wav or .aif may be of some use though....

Er.......what software would you be speaking of?

[Sirocco]

Originally Posted by toolskid

not to bait..

but....

as a general rule, does anyone else find requests for demo mp3s disturbing.....???

it is a hassle for a lot of us to rent or loan out gear just to try it - especially those low on reputation and/or income and audio demos always help on making a important buying decision.

sorry.

-sirocco

[toolskid]

Originally Posted by Sirocco

it is a hassle for a lot of us to rent or loan out gear just to try it - especially those low on reputation and/or income and audio demos always help on making a important buying decision.

sorry.

-sirocco

sorry man... I meant:

demo MP3s...

not demo audio files per se

[noiseflaw]

Originally Posted by Mind-Over-Midi

Er.......what software would you be speaking of?

"The ATS-1 accurately models the behavior of specific tape machines and tape formulations, and allows the user to select from up to four machine and tape types. Optional machine and tape types will be available on easy-to-install SIMM cards."

Yes perhaps 'software' is innacurate - I mean digital domain, voodoo - software coding.

[µ¿ z3®ø™]

Originally Posted by noiseflaw

[Yes perhaps 'software' is innacurate - I mean digital domain, voodoo - software coding.

to the best of my knowledge, there's no digital jiggery pokery going on in the ATS-1.
that is, unless they're being disingenuous about the product.

[Dirty Halo]

Is there ANY new news on this piece? I've tried calling a few times only to leave un-returned VM. Too bad, I'm really interested to buy one!

-andrews

[µ¿ z3®ø™]

Originally Posted by Dirty Halo

Is there ANY new news on this piece?

i've heard that units will ship towards the end of june.

[Dirty Halo]

Originally Posted by µ¿ z3®ø™

i've heard that units will ship towards the end of june.

That's good news Where did you hear that from, I've been trying to find out... and do you know if they will be selling direct or through whom?

Thanks

-a

[Mind-Over-Midi]

Originally Posted by µ¿ z3®ø™

to the best of my knowledge, there's no digital jiggery pokery going on in the ATS-1.
that is, unless they're being disingenuous about the product.

My point exactly.

[µ¿ z3®ø™]

Originally Posted by Dirty Halo

Where did you hear that from, I've been trying to find out... and do you know if they will be selling direct or through whom?

press release that somebody posted at the gear page.
no idea about direct sales or a dealer network at all...

Originally Posted by Mind-Over-Midi

My point exactly.

if they are being disingenuous about the 'all analog' signal path, it's gonna bite them in the ass when it eventually comes out.