Octave Technologies LTD
Octave Technologies LTD offers the HS-1, a portable all-in-one device that combines a studio-quality audio interface, multi-track DAW, live guitar effects processor, and VST instrument host. The HS-1 natively plays NAM A2 captures and integrates directly with TONE3000's Windows plugin, letting musicians browse and load the entire amp capture and IR library without external downloads. It features a 10-inch HD touchscreen, Bluetooth footswitch support, and a replaceable lithium-ion battery for off-grid operation.
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Product
Problem
Musicians and recording artists often need to assemble a complex chain of separate devices—audio interfaces, multi-effects units, amplifiers, and computers running DAWs and plugin hosts—to record and perform. This setup is expensive, bulky, and difficult to manage, especially in live settings where switching between tones or accessing software requires additional hardware and cabling. The lack of an integrated solution forces users to compromise on portability, workflow efficiency, or audio quality.
Solution
Octave Technologies addresses this fragmentation with the HS-1, a single, portable unit that combines a studio-quality audio recording interface, a digital audio workstation for multi-track recording, a switchable live guitar multi-effects processor, and a VST instrument host with MIDI support. The device natively plays NAM A2 captures and integrates directly with TONE3000's Windows plugin, allowing users to browse and load the entire TONE3000 library of amp captures and impulse responses without external downloads or file dragging. Musicians can use the HS-1 in standalone mode or as a VST3 plugin within other software, and they can switch between mono and stereo operation. The integrated HD color touchscreen provides full control, while an HDMI output allows connection to an external monitor for use with a mouse, supporting both stage and studio environments.
Target Audience
The primary audience is gigging guitarists, home-studio producers, and professional musicians who need a portable, integrated solution for recording, tone modeling, and live performance without relying on a computer setup.
Features
- Native NAM A2 FULL and NAM A2 LITE capture playback with direct TONE3000 plugin integration for browsing the full IR and amp capture library
- Multi-track DAW recording capability at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
- Studio-quality recording interface with XLR, line, and Hi-Z inputs, plus 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Built-in multi-effects processor modeling iconic amps, cabinets, and pedals, switchable for live performance
- VST instrument host with MIDI controller support for drums, keyboards, and virtual instruments
- Large integrated HD color touchscreen with HDMI output for external monitor and mouse control
- Replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery for off-grid operation