The cassette tape may be gone, but it is certainly not forgotten as proved by all of these creative cassette creations. Today's culture has created a perfect storm of sorts that makes a cassette tape comeback, or at least a short revival. Hipsters are growing in numbers and love everything that is old -- cassettes included -- and people are becoming more environmentally conscious and are thinking twice before trashing their old electronics.
All of this equals a glut of new art and tech directly created with or inspired by the cassette tape. Everything from paintings of Jimi Hendrix to iPod cases has been created using a cassette and its tape as inspiration. If you really, really miss making mixed tapes, then I highly recommend clicking through all of these creative cassette creations.
52 Creative Cassette Creations
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Cassette Tape Constructs
This Amazing Structure by Emmett McNamara Features 7,200 Tapes
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Trashy Fashion
Wearable Recycled Art From WalterWorks
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Tape Covers
The Mix Tape iPad Case Brings Some 80s Nostalgia to Modern Technology
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Cassette Tape Doormats
Evoke the Spirit of the 80s With These Retro Doormats
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Obsolete Cassette Tape Lighting
Modern Light Designs by Transparent House
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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Cassette iPhone Case Makes Everything Old School
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Retro Musical Clothes Racks
Cassette Tape Coat Hooks Create a Hip Way to Hang
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Cassette Skulls
Brian Dettmer Recycles Old Tapes into Spooky Art
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Retro Stereo Tablet Apps
The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Cassette Tape Ties
Alyce Santoro Gives Old Cassettes a New Groove as Neck Ties
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pliable Money Pouches
The 'Hanitape' Silicone Wallet is Timeless and Time-Proof
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The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Musical Measuring
Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy
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Musical Pencil Cases
The Cassette Tape Pouch Makes Great Back-To-School Gift
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Magnetic Ribbon Portraits
Erika Iris Simmons' Cassette Tape Art is Upcycled Music at its Finest
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Retro Audio Furniture
The Silla Cassette Tape Chair is Retro Upcycling at its Best
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Silver Singer Microcassettes
Michael Stipe Creates Jewelry for Maison Martin Margiela
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Cassette Tape Comics
Peter S. Conrad Creates Uniquely-Shaped Comic Books
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Creepy Cassette Meals
Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption'
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Cubic Cassette Lighting
The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated
Related Ideas
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Sleek Retro Console Remakes
Retro Games Ltd. Announced 'THEC64 Mini' Commodore 64 Remake
Coffee-Filled Vinyls
Blood Records Created a Special Version of Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso
Translucent Pocket Cameras
The ClearCam Brings Y2K Style into Modern Photography with Clear Design
Portable Cd Music Players
Fiio DM15 R2R Portable CD Player Revives Physical Media with Modern Tech
Revived Compact CD Players
The Fiio DM15 R2R Blends Classic Discs with Modern Flexibility
Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players
We Are Rewind Introduces the Retro WE-001 EDITH Device
Ultra-Portable Music Samplers
The Casio SXC-1 Portable Standalone Sampler is Extra-Compact
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Visceral Record Turntables
Orbit Kinetic Turntable Revels in Music Through Flipping Wooden Tiles
Modern Digital Art Displays
The Tuneshine Device Restores Album Art to Center Stage
Wireless Cassette Players
Gadhouse’s Miko Cassette Player Has Bluetooth-Enabled Analog Playback
Rock Band Tech Accessories
CASETiFY x Oasis Pays Homage to the Band's Dark 90s Aesthetic
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Retro Music Players
ClassiPod Delivers Offline Music Playback With iPod Classic Feel
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Ai-Assisted Music Sampler
T.M-4 Sampler Uses Ai to Simplify Layered Composition & Sound Separation
Film-Style Digital Cameras
The Rewindpix From Xiao Liu Returns to Disposable Camera Rituals
Multi-Format Boomboxes
The 'Bumpboxx BB-777' Combines Cassette, Cd, Radio and Bluetooth Playback
Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
Burberry Presents a Special Vinyl Record with an Optical Illusion
Cassette Player Colorway Expansions
Pink Player ‘Edith’ Adds Flair to We Are Rewind’s Retro Lineup
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Has Film Looks in an Instant Camera
Hybrid Hi-Fi Systems
Analog Plus Combines Vinyl and CD Playback in One Concentric Design
Hi-Fi Streetwear Capsule
The Kompakt Record Bar x Carhartt WIP Set Honors Seoul’s Audio Culture
Playful Tech Capsules
The CASETiFY x Miffy Series Brings Nostalgic Charm to Tech Accessories
Compact Nostalgia-Inducing Cameras
Yashica's Tank Is a New Pocketable Retro Digicam
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Vintage-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Reebok x Kodak Capture Nostalgia With a Fresh Capsule Collection
Modern Physical Digital Players
The Conceptual A Cartridge-Based Audio Player Ensa
Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players
FiiO's Snowsky Launched the Snowsky Retro Nano
AI-Powered Poetry Cameras
The Poetry Camera Shares New Ways to See the World
Taping Sneaker Concepts
Miyake Design Studio and Asics Introduce Hyper Taping Footwear Concept
Opulent Retro-Style Turntables
The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c Revives a Classic 80s Model
Throwback Audio Experiences
The Stranger Things Recap Cassette Delivers a Cinematic Retro Recap
Wireless Cassette Players
Maxell MXCP-P100 Introduces Bluetooth Playback for Analog Tapes
Mini Camera Collectibles
Kodak's Charmera Blind Boxes Reveal Tiny Devices That Actually Take Shots
Audio Adventure Backpacks
The Tonies Backpack Holds a Screen-Free Device, Headphones & More
Modernized Mobile Cassette Players
The Maxell MXCP-P100 Has Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C and More
Photography-Inspired Vintage Capsules
The Reebok x Kodak Capsule Collection Reimagines 90s Culture
Retro OLED Concepts
Samsung’s AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable Highlight Nostalgia
AI-Powered Memory Care Devices
TBWA\HAKUHODO's Radio Time Machine Supports Elderly Well-Being
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Minimalist CD Player Peripherals
The TINYL 'COVER' Gives the Humble CD Player a Modern Overhaul
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Retro AI Radio Stations
The Fizz FM is the First Branded Radio Station Made Entirely with AI
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Emotion-Driven AI Devices
The Memoreel System Turns Recorded Feelings into Music & Art Through AI
Revived Analog Cameras
The Lomo MC-A Film Camera Unveils Analogue Shooting with USB-C Recharge
Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps
Johannes Vermeer-Inspired Wrap Turns Headphones into Art
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
Retro Audio Systems
TRETTITRE Retro Back to the Future Blends Analog Formats with Streaming
Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes
The Retrospekt CP-81 Reintroduces Tape Culture with Modern Style
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
Pop Band Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind WE-001 Duran Duran Special Edition Offers Hi-Fi Sound
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Deteriorating Vinyl Records
The Cure Pressed Clips from Mixes of a Lost World to Vinyl Acetate
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
Hybrid Camera Headphones
The MusicCam Concept Blends Bone-Conduction Audio with Built-In 2k Video
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Vintage Photo Makers
Retrova Transforms Digital Photos Into Custom Vintage-Style Polaroids
Analog Media Fragrances
D.S. & Durga Debaser In Bloom Explores a Cassette Tape Note
Underground Culture-Inspired Collabs
Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Debut a Capsule Collection
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Intuitive Magnetic Music Makers
The Musical Beings 'Tembo' Encourages Music Play
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Portable Music Samplers
Akai Professional Launches MPC Sample Standalone Beat-Making Device
90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees
FREAK’S STORE Releases a Collection of Retro Nirvana Tees
Revived Retro Headphones
The Wesley Headphones Deliver 1980s Charm with Modern Audio Performance
Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads
Apple and Spike Jonze Reimagine Heartbreak with the AirPods 4 Ad
Next-Gen Record Players
Crosley Unveils the 'C65 Record Player'
Retro Cartridge Jukebox
Pokémon Red & Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox Revives 8-Bits
Collaborative Bold Pocket Cameras
HUF and TOMBOGO Debut a Neon-Green Creative Camera Collaboration
Emotionally-Driven Tech Protectors
The PITAKA Sunset Collection Has a Naturally Romantic Appeal
Instant Music Sketchbooks
Everglow Ai Music Sketchbook Captures Ideas Before They Disappear
Illustrated Streetwear Capsules
Wasted Youth x TAPPEI Introduces New Artwork Across Apparel
Transparent Audio CD Players
Clearframe CD Player Makes Album Art the Main Focus of the Experience
Portable Music Controllers
The MIDI Controller Concept Introduces a Compact All-In-One Setup
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Futuristic Vintage Headphones
The Ricoh Space Age Headphone Has Retro Design and Modern Audio Tech
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Stylish Music-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Alphatheta Debuts the One Through Music Collection
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Digital Film-Roll Conversion Kits
Yanko Design Features I’m Back Roll by Samuel Mello Medeiros
Heritage-Infused Streetwear
AAPE by A Bathing Ape Revisits Youth Culture’s Golden Eras
Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Airpack Backpack Mimics Airpods Case but Stores Much More
80s Retro-Inspired Headphones
Gadhouse Introduces the 'Wesley' Headphones
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Retro Audio Collections
Philips Moving Sound Lineup Includes Speakers, Earbuds, & Headphones
Vintage Rap Tees
FREAK’S STORE x 2pac Collection Revives Archive-Style Graphic Prints
Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players
The Mixx Revival 55 by Mixx Audio is a Portable Record Player
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Minimalist Transparent CD Players
Yanko Design Spotlights Analog by Arindam Kalita
Modern Vintage-Inspired Turntables
Gadhouse Introduces its 'Henry Turntable'
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Retro Music Platforms
Retro Play Streams Pre-2011 Music Videos With Curated Playback
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Handheld Voice Recorder Toys
Smith Brands Introduced talkBAK at the Toy Fair New York
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Musician-Honoring Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind WE-001 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is Chic
Story Preservation Tools
Remento Transforms Shared Memories Into A Keepsake Hardcover Storybook
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Tape Measurable Time Devices
The Setime Clock Concept Makes Time Tangible and Interactive
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Nostalgic Digital Cameras
The Cs-8 Digital Video Camera Brings Back the Art of Filmmaking
Portable Album Players
The ENSA P1 Portable Audio Player Uses Physical Music Cartridges
Graffiti Collective-Informed Cannabis Packaging
Timeless Taps Graffiti Collective WET PAINT
Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras
The Camp Snap CS-8 Video Camera Records onto SD Cards
Urban Exploration Clogs
The Aries x Crocs Classic Clog Collab Has Charms in Found Object Shapes
Digital Memory Keepers
Love Notes Time Capsule Preserves Text, Audio, Photo, And Video Messages
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Retro Messaging Devices
The PIPPO Pager Reimagines Digital Communication with Nostalgic Design
Collector Tote Tributes
The Ryuichi Sakamoto POTR Tote Bags Honor Composer with an Exclusive Lp
Modern Sideways Audio Turntables
Waiting For Ideas Launches the PP-1 Turntable
Luxe Compact Speakers
The Kiko Kostadinov Beats Pill Revives a Speaker a Portable Audio Icon
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Mixtape Merch Capsules
Nicholas Daley Designs New Merchandise for Echo45 Sound System
Ultra-Thin Silicone Boob Tapes
CAKES Body is Revolutionizing Boob Tape with CAKES Tape
Web-Based Music Sequencers
MiniTAP Lets You Sequence Music in Real Time From Your Browser
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Disc Preservation Systems
CD Box RS2 Tube is a Standalone CD Recovery and Playback System
Music-Driven Coming-Of-Age Games
Beethoven and Dinosaur’s Mixtape Releases This Upcoming May
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Music-Driven Pleasure Toys
The 'Groove Thing' Internal Music Player Provides Auditory Pleasure
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Digital Time Capsules
FromPast Lets Users Send Messages And Media To The Future
Retro Bluetooth Boomboxes
Bumpboxx BB-777 Brings Oversized Speakers and Cassettes to Modern Audio
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Tape Deck Instruments
Magnetic Folklore Transforms Obsolete Tape Decks into Live Instruments
Creator Edition Consoles
The Larrabee Creator Edition M1 record console celebrates studio legacy