{"product_id":"htj-works-hws-100as","title":"HTJ-WORKS HWS-100AS Sustainor Preamp Inspired by Rockman Sustainor Model 100A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1183\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jqMYz6VP_1Y\" title=\"HTJ-WORKS: HWS 100AS Sustainor Preamp\" __gchrome_childframeremotetoken=\"8ff7320ef72829d423e33151ae4ef5fb\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBorn from a guitarist in a major ’70s band seeking a unique, more “engineered” tone, the original hardware became a cult classic across the late ’80s and ’90s – shaping countless programmed, studio-driven guitar sounds on hit records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe HWS-100AS faithfully recreates that rare tone architecture in a compact, simplified single-channel pedal designed for modern rigs, while retaining the feel, dynamics and musical compression that made the original so iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact re-creation of a legendary multi-stage preamp\/drive unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFive classic tonal modes inspired by the original hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCLN2 mode offers direct, unfiltered tone (no cab sim)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt-in compressor with adjustable sustain and boost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSelectable buffered or true bypass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdjustable output gain and high-frequency boost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for modern studio and pedalboard environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowered by standard 9VDC centre-negative (no batteries)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture: Multi-Stage Signal Path\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuffer ⇒ Compressor ⇒ Pre-Gain ⇒ Phase ⇒ Cab Sim ⇒ Output Stage (Treble Boost)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe incoming signal is buffered, dynamically compressed, split into clean\/drive paths, filtered, then finalised with output gain and a high-frequency boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe output stage is designed to accommodate a wide range of amps, interfaces and pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eModes \u0026amp; Channel Behaviour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike the original multi-channel rack unit, the HWS-100AS condenses its core functionality into a single pedal with a simple channel switching layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean Channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLN2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Direct tone from compressor (no cab sim)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Clean tone with amp-like gain and cab sim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEMI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Slightly pushed clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive Channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Lower perceived gain, filtered drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Higher gain, saturated drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSwitching is handled via dedicated footswitches, allowing quick transitions between clean and driven textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA subtle and musical phase-shift effect available in all modes, designed to introduce tonal depth and movement rather than extreme modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEasily toggled via footswitch with visual LED confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCabinet Simulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntegrated, active low-pass filter based on the original hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBypassed only in CLN2 mode for a raw, open sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Stage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Adjusts unity gain of the output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTreble-Boost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – High-frequency boost to enhance presence and clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoth controls work together, allowing fine tuning for different amps, interfaces or backline environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for Modern Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe original hardware was often used in studio environments and computer-based music production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe HWS-100AS continues this legacy with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLower noise floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimpler operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePedalboard form factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for players seeking nostalgic character, studio-style compression, and programmable-friendly articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBYPASS footswitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCLN \/ LEAD footswitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompressor (Sustain, Boost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePRE GAIN mode selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTREB tone control (drive modes only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePHASE switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLEVEL and T-BOOST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuffered \/ True Bypass selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowered by 9VDC centre-negative (300mA or higher recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo batteries supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInternal voltage architecture runs at ±8V for optimal headroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTrue bypass or buffered bypass selectable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpecs and components may change without notice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: 62 x 118 x 39 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight: Compact and pedalboard-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOperating Modes: True bypass \/ buffered 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