Released in 1988

Akai PEQ6 Programmable Equaliser

Akai Professional Products released their Akai AR900 Digital Reverb alongside the PEQ6 Programmable Equaliser with similar commercial acceptance. The Akai PEQ6 was targeted more towards the keyboard player rather than studios, and with its MIDI implementation it was perfect for that purpose too.

Released in 1988

Ensoniq EPS-M Performance Sampler Module

The Ensoniq EPS-M is a MIDI system offering 13 built-in sounds, 20-note polyphony, and advanced looping and editing. With up to 16 tracks and MIDI auto-mix, it’s ideal for creating and editing music. It features ten line outputs and supports external storage up to 5 GB, making it a powerful, flexible tool for musicians seeking high-quality sounds and sequencing capabilities.

Released in 1988

Sony DAL-1000 Digital Audio Limiter

The Sony DAL-1000 Digital Audio Limiter is a professional digital limiter designed for mastering applications, offering precise level control and preserving audio fidelity entirely in the digital domain.

Released in 1988

Korg A3 Performance Signal Processor

The Korg A3 Performance Signal Processor offers 41 dynamic effects and 200 effect chains, allowing for instant recall and seamless integration of complex sound combinations, making it ideal for both studio and live performance settings.

Released in 1988

AMS S-DMX Digital Delay Pitch Shifter Sampler

The AMS S-DMX is a dual-channel, microprocessor-controlled digital audio processor. It offers adjustable delay times with an 18kHz bandwidth, memory backup, and de-glitched pitch shifting. Key features include regeneration controls, silent ‘Nudge Buttons’ for precise adjustments, and modular design for easy updates and maintenance.

Released in 1988

Yamaha SPX1000 Multi-Effect Processor

By 1988 when the Yamaha SPX1000 was released, Yamaha had pretty much established their place in recording studios the world over. Look at any modern studio effects rack and you will find Yamaha SPX1000s and it’s siblings, in studios the world over, such was the quality of these multi-effects processors.

Released in 1988

Yamaha GEP50 Guitar Effect Processor

The Yamaha GEP50 Guitar Effects Processor is a versatile device offering 50 pre-programmed effects, including distortion, reverb, echo, and more. It also features 50 user memory locations for custom effect storage, an INSERT loop for adding a second signal processor, and MIDI compatibility for remote control. To fully utilise its capabilities, it’s recommended to read the manual thoroughly.