Quantec

Quantec is a German audio company that is best known for its high-end digital reverberation processors. The company was founded in the 1980s by Peter Böhm, who had previously worked for Siemens as an engineer. In 1982, Quantec released its first product, the QRS, which was a digital reverb unit that quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality sound. The QRS used an early form of digital signal processing, which allowed for greater precision and control over the reverb effect. In the years that followed, Quantec continued to develop and refine its digital reverb technology, releasing several other popular products such as the QRS-XL and the Yardstick 2496.

Made In Germany

Released in 1982 /

Quantec Room Simulator Digital Reverb

The Quantec Room Simulator was a new technical concept that enabled emulating the acoustical behaviour common to spaces of any volume or size, so that acoustical impressions ranging from a tin can to a columned cathedral could be synthesised and created at fingertip command.

Made In Germany

Released in 1997 /

Quantec Yardstick 2402 Digital Reverb

The Quantec Yardstick 2402 Digital Reverb brought the natural room simulation character of the original 1982 Quantec QRS algorithm into a more commercially practical digital processor. By streamlining the algorithm and using a Motorola DSP 56009-80MHz processor, it delivered genuine Quantec ambience at a lower cost, with front-panel, Commander 1220 and MIDI control options.

Made In Germany

Released in 2008 /

Quantec 2492 Yardstick Digital Reverb

The Quantec 2492 Yardstick room simulators are high-quality, digital sound processing devices based on the original 1982 QRS Room Simulation algorithm. The Quantec 2492 Yardstick is a stereo device equipped with2 digital AES3 input channels and 2 digital AES3 output channels.

Classic Tracks Using Quantec Gear

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Sledgehammer

Peter Gabriel

Jump

Van Halen

I/O

Peter Gabriel