Cute 32 – CBM Universal Tape Emulator by Manosoft

Has been passed a while since Manosoft (known for the C64SD, Princess and Princess Ultra) announced the arrival of the CUTE 32,
but now this jewel Made in Italy is finally available.

The group Manosoft consists of two people; Hawui1 (Andrea) takes care of the software part and Manosoft (Damiano) takes care of the hardware part.

The CUTE 32 is a CBM Universal Tape Emulator which means that it works with most Commodore machines.

• Commodore 64
• Commodore VIC-20
• Commodore Plus4
• Commodore C16/C116
• Commodore PET

The heart of CUTE 32 is enclosed in a FABULOUS small-scale reproduction of a Commodore Datassette 1530 (C2N).

The finishing and the quality of the material used for the external box is something of spectacular both to the touch and aesthetically.

The ease of use is Manosoft style, which is all very intuitive; WIFI connection, File Management and options on the CUTE 32 Display and finally with the Windows application.

The main features are many and i try to summarize them very briefly, at the bottom of the page i leave you the official Link of the WEB page
where you can find the complete list of technical characteristics.

Main Technical Features:

• Remote Control Console program that allows you to use all the functions of the CUTE32 from a PC via Wi-Fi.
• CUTE32 has a display and a keyboard and can be used in all its functions even without a PC.
• Ability to control multiple cards simultaneously from a remote device via the console.
• Firmware update directly from CUTE 32 if connected via WIFI or via a file downloadable from the website www.manosoft.it.
• Real Time clock with automatic update.
• Fully digital, logarithmic volume adjustment of the buzzer.
• Player compatible with TAP V0, V1 and V2 – DMP V0 and V1 – HTAP V0. All positioning functions are active on any file format.
• Progress bar that allows you to understand where you are in the virtual tape.
• PCB designed to reduce noise and RF interference, optimized impedance to minimize signal deformations.
• Very high quality case printed with the latest 3D technologies (even better quality than a printed container) and designed with CAD / CAM
• Visual Azimuth check functionality directly on the display with two levels of precision that allows accurate adjustment of the Azimuth of the recorder before grabbing.
• .. and much more.

What is supplied with the CUTE 32:

• 1 8-pole miniDin cable for connection to the Commodore 16/116/ Plus4.
• 1 Tape adapter for connection to the Commodore 64 / VIC20 / PET.
• 1 Micro USB cable for external power supply.
• 1 A care leaflet for the precautions for use in Italian / English.
• 1 User manual in Italian / English.
• 1 Metal pin for Factory Reset.
• 1 Sticker to replace the graphics of the CUTE 32 with one similar to the original of the Commodore Datassette 1530 (C2N).

I thanks Manosoft, it was really a pleasure and an honor to try the CUTE 32.

I tried the CUTE 32 with a U64 (Ultimate 64) and a Commodore PET and everything works perfectly.

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source: manosoft.it