OTO Machines BAM 1970's inspired digital reverb processor

 OTO Machines BAM Space Generator Stereo Reverb Processor

OTO Machines BAM Space Generator Stereo Reverb Processor

RETRO STEREO REVERB PROCESSOR
 
BAM is a stereo reverb processor inspired by the late 70s / early 80s digital reverberator units.These units are sought after by sound engineers, producers and musicians for their grainy, warm and musical reverberations.
 
Here at OTO, we are passionated by the technology of the digital reverberators, especially the old models!
 
We have carefully listened to all digital reverberators built from 1976 to 1986, studied their architecture and read all the available papers (from 1961 to nowadays) on digital reverb design. It seemed obvious to us that the musicality of the early digital reverb processors was partly due to the algorithms (the way the processor synthesized a natural reverberation), but also to their hardware limitations.
 
The audio signal was severely high-cut filtered (10 kHz was standard at that time) because of the limited sample clock. Some units uséd 12 bit gain stepping converters to achieve a 15 bit resolution and others uséd the first 16 bit converters. Then the samples were digitally processed through a 16 to 20 bit fixed-point CPU with limited memory. The algorithms had to be simple but efficient to create the most musical and versatile reverberation from these limitations. And the hardware itself added grain and warmness to the sound.
 
The technology uséd in BAM is very close to the one uséd in these early digital reverberator units : 16 bit converters, 20 bit fixed-point processing, analog filtering and even an input transformer transient simulator. Some of the 7 reverb algorithms are influenced by the early structures, and some are brand new.
 
BAM is a very musical and unique reverb processor. It combines the sound quality of a vintage reverb processor with the playability of a desktop effect in a compact format with MIDI control and 36 user presets.

Features

  • 7 algorithms
  • 36 user presets
  • Continuous control of the reverb Size parameter for fine tuning
  • Low-Cut Filter
  • Hi-Cut Filter
  • Chorus parameter can add modulation to the reverberator signal
  • Tap Tempo assignable to Pre Delay or Reverb Time
  • Freeze switch
  • MIDI input: BAM responds to CCs and Pgm Change
  • 3 bypass modes: Relay, Spillover and Aux
  • Nice and simple user interface via 16 white LEDs
  • Rugged steel enclosure

Specifications

  • Algorithms: Room, Hall, Plate, Ambient, Chorus, Non-Linear and Primitive
  • Low-Cut Filter Frequencies: 20 Hz, 80 Hz, 150 Hz, 250 Hz, 450 Hz
  • Hi-Cut Filter Frequencies: 1,8 kHz, 4,5 kHz, 7 kHz, 9 kHz, 15 kHz
  • Input gain up to +15 dB with analog clipping
  • Pre Delay up to 500 ms (with the PRE DELAY pot) or 1500 ms (with the TAP switch)
  • Neutrik® jack connectors
  • Power supply included
  • Weight: 165 g
  • Dimensions: 74 x 43 x 35 mm


RETURNS

The majority of items that we sell are covered by the Distance Selling Regulations in the UK which gives you 30 working days from receipt of the goods to cancel the contract and return them. There are some items which are not covered by the DSR's including Software and Hardware that includes Software needed for it's operation and Music items (Records, CD's DVD's and so on), (mainly in ear headphones and microphones).

If you do wish to return an item then please contact us and we'll give you the relevant information - buyers are responsible for the cost of shipping items back to us and also for ensuring they arrive back to us in good condition. If the returned items arrive back to us in a damaged state, or the product's original box/packaging is damaged, we reserve the right to deduct an amount from the refund in order to compensate for the damage. This amount will be decided by our staff after inspection of the items.

If you have received an item and it is faulty then please get in touch straight away. We will do our utmost to sort out any problem quickly and to your satisfaction.

Where items are faulty within 7 days from date of purchase, they will be classed as an out of box failure. These items will be collected, and replaced with an identical product (subject to availability of stock).

We may ask you to post small, low cost items, such as headphones, back to us.

Any items over 30 days old will need to be returned to either our service department, the manufacturer or their appointed agent for warranty repair. We will always advise you of the return address details that you should send the goods to where this is not our normal returns address.

SHIPPING

We use different couriers depending on the size, weight and value of your equipment: Royal Mail van for smaller stuff or UPS for larger boxes. If we're using a trackable service (Courier, Tracked, Special Delivery) then we send you a tracking number by email when we ship your order so you know what to expect.

Shipping services to Mexican and Russian addresses are currently unavailable.

For courier deliveries we use a next day service (Mon - Fri only) and they get there over 99% of the time but if you need a timed service for a before 12 or before 10AM delivery then just let us know and we'll get you a reasonable quote. We can also do Saturday deliveries (on items under 2kg only) if you need something for the weekend and you've left it to the last minute (as we all do sometimes)! Northern Ireland and other non-mainland locations might be a two day service and of course the Scottish Islands may be a bit longer again.

If you've any questions before you order, please call 0141 882 9900 (Option 2) between 10AM and 5PM (Mon-Fri)

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