Deco

Specs.

• Detailed recreation of the mechanics and technology of two vintage studio reel-to-reel tape decks and their interactions
• Nuanced sonic delivery of the classic saturation effects of the tape record/playback process
• Simple and intuitive Lag Time knob allows for slapback delays, tape echoes, tape flanging, tape chorusing
• Two Tape Saturation adjustment and tone shaping knobs: Saturation, Level
• Three Doubletracker adjustment and tone shaping knobs: Lag Time, Blend, Wobble
• Three Doubletracker blend types to tailor doubletracked sound: Sum, Invert, Bounce
• Five “hidden” knobs for deep tone tweaking: High Trim, Low Trim, Auto-Flange Time, Wide Stereo Mode, +/- 3dB Boost/Cut
• Press and hold studio-inspired Auto-Flange effect

• High impedance mono input (internal jumper enables selectable TRS stereo input)
• Stereo output
• Two signal routing modes: Standard, Wide Stereo Mode
• Individual Tape Saturation Bypass and Doubletracker Bypass footswitches
• Expression pedal input allows the connection of either an expression pedal (for selectable control over any knob parameter), external tap pedal (for remote time control of Doubletracker), or Favorite switch (to save a Favorite preset)

• Super low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
• 110db signal to noise
• +8dBu maximum input level easily handles instrument and line signals
• Premium analog front end and output section
• Super high performance SHARC DSP in a compact form factor
• 32-bit floating point processing

• True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
• High quality, transparent Analog Buffered Bypass mode
• 9V center negative DC power supply included, 250mA current draw
• Strong and lightweight electroless nickel plated aluminum chassis
• Designed and built in the USA

Reviews.

Deco isn’t just a nice emulation—it sounds like a frickin’ tape machine!

Joe Gore Premier Guitar Magazine

…provides a journey through classic studio sounds of yesteryear, with Sun Studio-style slapback echo straight from rockabilly heaven and warm flange effects that channel the spirit of Abbey Road in 1967 real highlights for retro pop fans.

Chris Vinnecombe Total Guitar Magazine

…easy to dial in the classic Sun Studio slapback, longer tape delays, warm saturated flange, and artificial doubletracking chorus-style effects… the creative potential doesn’t stop there. If you’re the type of musician that likes to experiment in the studio, there’s nothing to stop you using the Deco to process drums, bass, vocals, and, of course, guitars.

Guitarist Magazine

Although it takes the emulation of old sounds as its starting point, the Deco offers a huge amount of range for the creatively minded player seeking inspiration – we’ve barely scratched the surface.

Chris Vinnecombe Total Guitar

…provides the most convincing tape sounds I’ve encountered in a stompbox.

Joe Gore Premier Guitar

…pure tape goodness, like being transported back in time.

SonicState.com

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