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Sound Skulptor - Stereo Tape Simulator SSL - Neve - API Tape Machine

Estimated price for orientation: 449 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Sound Skulptor
Country/Region of Manufacture: France


Hi I'm selling this awesome stereo tape simulator which works very similar to tape machine to put analog distortion. You can put from very subtle silky tape sound to extreme punchy distortion by changing input level and choosing 7.5ips or 15ips or 30ips. Simple to use but works great.Fully assembled price €899 ( £801 ) my buying it now price is £650. It comes with power cable, no box.I'm selling this because I'm leaving this country and can't take with me. Also selling Allen & Heath Mixing Desk MixWizard WZ3 12:2 and TL Audio Valve Compressor c5021. Please check my page.DisctiptionThe Stereo Tape Simulator is an analog processor that recreates the sonic imprint of vintage tape recorders. The effect provides the roundness, the punch, the compression and the saturation of magnetic tape.  DescriptionThe STS includes the electronics of a classical tape recorder with variable gain input stage, pre-emphasis stage, recording amplifier, constant current driven tape head, playback amplifier with 6dB per octave attenuation, NAB de-emphasis stage, filter emulating the effect of head gap and differential output stage.The heads and magnetic tape behavior is simulated by the magnetic core of several coupled coils. The STS can simulate the tape recorder rolling at 3 different speeds: 7.5 ips15 ips and 30 ips. The tape speed modifies the bandwidth and the saturation of the magnetic core Highlights100% analogFaithful and natural simulation, thanks to the close parallelism with the tape recorder modelsZero latencyFor studio and live soundNo moving parts, no hiss, no tape wear, no maintenance2 independent channelsDifferential input and outputClass A biased op-amps2 high resolution peak-metersNeutrik connectorsHigh grade componentsFull hardware bypass switchEasy to use: The IN potentiometer adjust the effect intensity, the OUT potentiometer sets the output level.

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istenYou can get a feel of the STS effect by listening to the following audio clips. The two clips have the same peak level, no EQ, no compressor, no reverb. The effect has been pushed generously in order to be easily perceptible.Drum kit recorded dry with 4 mics: 2 OH (C451B), 1 Kick (D112), 1 room (M149) : Same recording where each track has been processed by the STS: OH at 30 ips, Kick at 15 ips, room at 7.5 ips :