Released in 1999

SPL Tube Vitalizer

The SPL Tube Vitalizer is a completely different type of EQ, with which almost virtuoso interventions in the sound image become possible. When mixing, mastering and restoring, the Tube Vitalizer goes beyond traditional equalisation.

Released in 1999

TL Audio C-1 2-Channel Tube Compressor

The TL Audio C-1 features military-spec valves, gold-plated bases, and backlit VU meters, offering rich sound and durability. With variable controls, direct-to-tape preamps, and a VCA-free gain stage, it delivers transparency, low distortion, and a 5Hz to 70kHz range.

Released in 1999

TASCAM DA-40 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Tascam DA-40 is a feature rich DAT recorder, bringing together deep recording and playback capabilities, plus a wealth of control functions. Controlling the DA-40 is easy through the clearly marked buttons on the front panel.

Released in 1999

Langevin Dual Vocal Combo

The Langevin Dual Vocal Combo is a 2-channel microphone preamplifier with 2 shelf equalisers plus 2 channels of electro-optical limiters.

Released in 1999

Maselec MLA-2 Compressor

The Maselec MLA-2 is a stereo or 2-channel compressor with stepped drive (input gain), ratio, attack and release time and output gain controls. For optimum transparency and freedom from noise the MLA-2 employs a non-VCA design.

Released in 1999

Roland VSR-880 Digital Studio Recorder

The Roland VSR-880 is an 8-track rackmount hard disk recorder with 24-bit sound quality, 128 Virtual Tracks, and all the powerful editing and optional effects V-Studios are known for.

Released in 1999

Yamaha D24 Digital Multitrack Recorder

The Yamaha D24 Digital Multitrack Recorder delivered uncompressed 16-, 20-, or 24-bit audio to removable 640MB MO disks, with support for up to 64 tracks per project and 8-track simultaneous recording. It featured non-destructive editing with sub-frame accuracy, auto punch-in/out with up to 99 takes, and full timecode support.

Released in 1999

Zoom RFX-2000 Digital Reverb & Multi Effects

The Zoom RFX-2000 is a flagship 24-bit multi-effects processor featuring high-quality reverb, mastering tools, MIDI control, and 100 editable presets. With real-time tap tempo, digital output, and software support for Windows and Mac, it offers powerful, flexible sound shaping for studio and live use.

Released in 1999

Apogee AD-8000 8-Channel Digital Audio Converter

The Apogee AD-8000 is an eight-channel 24-bit A/D converter with extensive I/O and processing features and an extensive, accessible user interface.

Released in 1999

TASCAM DA-45HR High Resolution Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Tascam DA-45HR is a professional-grade digital audio recorder that improves upon the feature set of its predecessor, the DA-40. With the DA-45HR, Tascam has elevated the recording quality to 24-bit resolution, allowing for a greater dynamic range and a more accurate representation of the original audio source.

Released in 1999

Akai Z4 Performance Sampler

The Akai Z4 Sampler is a 24-bit/96kHz hardware sampler combining high-end audio quality with powerful real-time control, advanced filtering, and deep synthesis capabilities. Featuring four assignable Q-Link knobs, over 40 onboard effects, and seamless integration with Akai’s ak.Sys software, it offered studio-grade performance and live flexibility without taxing your computer. Built on Akai’s sampling legacy, the Z4 delivered a new standard for professional hardware samplers.

Released in 1999

Sony DRE-S777 Sampling Digital Reverb

After the lacklustre DPS-V55, Sony had one last shot at the studio effects market, and they went out on a high with the spectacular DRE-S777 Sampling Reverb. The Sony DRE-S777 was a new type of reverb, one that used real impulse responses to capture real space, rather than the traditional method from the past of trying to emulate a real space.