1-Track

We expect to begin shipping this product on 2/17/25.  Please read the FAQ tab for more info before ordering.

Overview

1-TRACK is a 500 series module that combines analog tape emulation and discrete transformer-coupled mojo for a sonic experience that harkens back to a time when behemoth tape decks and recording consoles ruled.  Unlike like other hardware or software tape emulations, this one avoids tweaky controls in pursuit of achieving useful results quickly.  Record level controls the amount of tape saturation.  The output knob sets the level hitting the following MOJO stage. The single-knob EMPHASIS EQ can be placed before or after the tape emulation for effortless tone shaping pre or post-tape. The signal lastly passes through an American console MOJO stage, powered by our Mass Drivr module.  Each of the three processors can be individually bypassed.  In the spirit of all Louder Than Liftoff gear, 1-TRACK gives you intuitive results especially when used in your tracking chain prior to the first pass of A/D conversion.  

Features

• Tape machine emulation powered by TAPE•C module
  • 100% analog hardware circuits
  • Modeled on 15 IPS operation
  • LF Head Bump – selectable by dipswitch
    
    • default = ON
  • HF Response – selectable by dipswitch
    • default = OFF
• Tape Record Level: -6 to +18 dB input gain
• Tape Output Level: -18 to +6 dB output gain
• CAL markings for unity gain
• Analog console mojo powered by Mass Drivr module.
• Emphasis EQ
• Texture switch
• All circuit components chosen by ear for maximum MOJO
• Nichicon HE and Panasonic FR electrolytic capacitors
• Wima polypropylene film capacitors
• Thin film 0.5% resistors
• Audiophile grade op amps (OPA1602), class A biased
• Alps pushbutton switches

• Analog plugin slots are Colour compatible

• Made by tone geeks for tone geeks. Designed and assembled in the USA.

Documentation 

• Quick Start Guide - coming soon

Audio Samples

• coming soon

FAQ

What is Colour?

Colour is an exciting modular platform for creating your own custom analog signal chains. The ever-growing family of modules allows you to bring multiple stages of high end analog processing to your setup a la carte.

The Colour platform consists of Colours and hosts like Mister Focus or Chroma. Colours are ultra-compact, swappable analog circuit blocks that snap into the host, and impart various types of analog color such as distortion, saturation, compression, EQ, and even echo. The host device provides input and output controls, power, and support circuitry for the Colour modules. On both Mister Focus and Chroma there is also control of wet/dry mix via its C-MIX knob.

Check out our Colour-compatible analog plugin modules here.

When is this product shipping?

We expect units to be in stock after 2/17/25 and shipping with a standard 3-5 day lead time.

How long does it take to manufacture a product like 1-TRACK?

It generally takes 4-6 weeks to have PCBs made and assembled, 4 weeks to have the faceplates fabricated and finished, and about 2 weeks for final assembly and calibration. Once all that is complete (about 6-8 weeks total), we box up the units and ship them out to customers all over the planet.