Free The Tone AS-1R Ambi Space Digital Reverb Pedal

£365.00

This is the Free The Tone AS-1R Ambi Space Digital Reverb Pedal from Free The Tone, listed in Reverb Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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By using FTT’s original algorithm, the AMBI SPACE combines various elements to achieve a mechanism for producing complex reverberation, through the use of a 32-bit dual core chip and a 32-bit high precision DSP. While the high quality, natural and musical sounding reverberation realized in this compact device can of course be used for electric guitars and basses, as well as for acoustic guitars and vocals, it is equally at home in other situations, such as recording and mixing.

In FTT’s newly developed and original reverb sounds “CAVE” and “SERENE”, the early reflections and late reverberation are added in multiple steps to realize a complex harmonic structure comprising enhanced frequency components, all of which creates an almost magical, transparent and spatial sounding reverb like you’ve never heard before. These new reverb sounds will stimulate your imagination.

By combining all of the analog and digital know-how accumulated so far by Free The Tone, the reverb effects unit AMBI SPACE was finally born after a long development period. Try it out and feel its sound.

Key features

  • The AMBI SPACE uses a dual core chip with a 32-bit main CPU and 32-bit co-processor and performs high speed calculations using the 32-bit high precision DSP to generate sounds comparable to those from rack mount effects units, although it is actually a compact effects unit.
  • Up to four settings of all knobs can be memorized as presets.
  • These four presets can be recalled by MIDI program-change numbers.
  • Six reverb modes are provided: SPRING, PLATE, ROOM, HALL, CAVE, and SERENE.
  • In Free The Tone’s unique reverb modes “CAVE” and “SERENE”, sounds with a rich harmonic structure are created by complex reverberation patterns being added to the reverb sound in multiple stages to realize unprecedented, transparent and spatial reverb sounds.
  • Original (dry) sounds pass through the unit from input to output as analog signals and are mixed with reverb sounds by the internal analog mixer, so the unit can output signals without spoiling the original sound quality.
  • The unit contains one of the major features of the Free The Tone products, the HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) circuit. It manages signals comprehensively from input to output so that there is no change in sound character when the effect is turned on or off.

Specifications

  • Number of presets: 4
  • Input impedance: INST = min. 1MΩ / LINE = min. 300 kΩ
  • Output load impedance: min. 10 kΩ
  • Maximum input level: INST = +3 dBu / LINE = +11 dBu
  • Controls: PRE DELAY, DECAY, TONE, MIX, MODE, INST (-10 dB) / LINE (+4 dB) level select switch, KILL DRY switch
  • Terminals: 4 x 1/4″ phone jacks = L (mono) / R INPUT, L (mono) / R OUTPUT, 1 x DIN 5-pin connector = MIDI IN, 1 x DC 9V input jack (for AC adapter connection)
  • Power supply: 9V DC center negative polarity
  • Current consumption: approx.280 mA
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 102.3 x 58.5 mm, 4.72 x 4.03 x 2.3 inches (incl. protrusions such as footswitches, jacks)
  • Weight: approx. 385 g, 0.85 lbs (excl. accessories)
  • Accessories: Warranty card, Owner’s manual, 4 x Rubber feet

Brand

Free The Tone

Free The Tone is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in high-end guitar effects pedals, cables, and other audio accessories. Founded by Yuki Hayashi, a renowned engineer and musician, Free The Tone has earned a reputation for its commitment to premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional sound quality.

Free The Tone pedals are revered for their transparent, studio-grade tones and advanced features, making them a favorite among professional musicians, recording engineers, and tone purists worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of effects pedals, including overdrive, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and more, each meticulously designed and handcrafted to deliver unparalleled sonic performance.

One of Free The Tone’s flagship products is the ARC System, a revolutionary line of effects pedals that feature advanced Analog Routing Circuitry (ARC) technology. The ARC System allows guitarists to switch between multiple effects loops seamlessly, enabling complex signal routing and parallel processing without sacrificing tone or signal integrity.

In addition to effects pedals, Free The Tone also produces high-quality cables and accessories designed to optimize signal transfer and minimize noise in professional audio setups. These cables feature premium materials and construction techniques, ensuring reliable performance and pristine sound quality in any application.

With its dedication to innovation, quality, and sonic excellence, Free The Tone continues to be a respected name in the guitar effects industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tone shaping and signal processing. Whether in the studio, on stage, or in the rehearsal room, Free The Tone products empower musicians to unlock their full creative potential and achieve their desired sound.

Category

Reverb Pedals

Reverb creates the dense pattern of reflections heard after sound enters a physical or imagined space. Room, hall, plate and spring models differ in reflection density, frequency decay and modulation, while ambient algorithms extend or transform the tail beyond natural acoustics. Decay, pre-delay, damping, diffusion and wet/dry balance define the apparent size, surface and distance of that space.

Tags

Acoustic

Voiced for the wider dynamics, strong transient detail and pickup characteristics of acoustic instruments. High input impedance, phase reversal, notch filtering and restrained processing help preserve body resonance while controlling piezo harshness and feedback. Balanced outputs may also carry the corrected signal directly to a mixer or interface.

Analogue

The signal is shaped by continuously varying electronic circuitry rather than being converted into a digital effect algorithm. Component choice, operating voltage and circuit tolerances influence headroom, noise, clipping texture and the small variations in response between designs.

Digital

Converts the signal or control process into numerical data for algorithmic processing. Digital designs can provide precise timing, long memory, complex routing and repeatable presets; sample rate, conversion, internal resolution and latency influence fidelity and response.