2010s Studio Gear Timeline
The 2010s were defined by the complete integration of digital technology into music production, with DAWs and plug-ins dominating professional and home studios alike. Software effects became more powerful and realistic than ever, often emulating classic analogue hardware with remarkable accuracy. At the same time, there was a strong revival of interest in analogue gear, with boutique manufacturers and reissues of vintage processors thriving alongside digital tools. This decade became one of balance, where engineers freely combined the convenience and flexibility of digital with the character and heritage of analogue, shaping a hybrid workflow that remains central to modern production.
2014
Made In China
The TASCAM CG-2000 is a high-end master clock generator designed for broadcast and post-production, featuring redundant power and clock inputs, ultra-stable OCXO oscillator, advanced jitter management, and glitch-free relocking. With 12 word clock, 4 video, and multiple digital outputs, plus support for GPS calibration and detailed logging, it delivers precision and reliability in mission-critical sync systems.
2014
Made In U.S.A.
The Locomotive Audio 86B-2 Vacuum Tube Preamp provides Two Huge Channels of Sweet and Harmonic Tube Preamp Gain that can sound Warm and Clean to Aggressive and Grungy.
2014
Made In Poland
"The IGS Tubecore is the finest mastering compressor ever created and it adds density and dimension to your mix in a magical way."
2014
Made In China
Audient ASP880 is a versatile 8-channel mic pre and A-D converter with console-grade sound, advanced routing, JFET DIs, and flexible connectivity in a rugged 1U rack format.
2014
Made In China
The MOTU 8M is a professional audio interface featuring eight pristine mic preamps, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It offers ultra-low latency, ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters for exceptional audio quality, and versatile connectivity via Thunderbolt, USB, and Ethernet.
2014
Made In China
The MOTU 16A is a professional audio interface with 16 analogue inputs and outputs, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It features ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, ultra-low latency via Thunderbolt and USB, and a powerful 48-channel mixer with modelled analogue EQ and compression.
2014
Made In U.S.A.
The Black Box HG-2 is a stereo line-level unit that enhances audio with tube-driven saturation, harmonics, and natural compression. It features parallel and main tube paths, frequency-selectable saturation, and tone-shaping options like an air boost and alternate tube voicing, making it ideal for mixing and mastering.
2014
Made In Poland
The IGS V8 Compressor is a fully discrete path with transformers and transistors only offering smooth and gentle compression.
2014
Made In U.K.
The award winning Drawmer 1973 is a multi-band compressor with the versatility, control and ability to shape sound that no full band compressor could ever provide and at an affordable price.
2014
Made In China
The MOTU 24Ai is a professional audio interface with 24 balanced analogue inputs, 48 digital channels via ADAT, and a total of 72 audio channels. It features USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible control via a web app, ideal for studio and live environments.
2014
Made In China
The MOTU 24Ao is a professional audio interface offering 24 balanced analogue outputs with exceptional 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD+N. It features 48 digital channels via ADAT, advanced AVB Ethernet networking, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible routing. Ideal for studio and live use, it supports universal connectivity and web-based control.
2014
Made In U.S.A.
dbx Professional Products are proud to introduce the all new dbx 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip. The 676 represents all of the best of dbx’s more than 40 years of dynamics processing.
2014
Made In Poland
The element responsible for the gain reduction in the WesAudio Beta76 FET Compressor/Limiter is an FET transistor, giving the effect of rapid and pure compression.
2014
Made In Poland
The IGS Rubber Bands Equaliser offers an all tube Pultec style equaliser.
2014
Made In Germany
The Elysia Xfilter is a four-band analogue equaliser offering true stereo operation by linking dual channels with precision-matched components. Its flexible outer bands switch between shelving and resonant cut filters, the mid bands feature selectable wide or narrow Q factors, and an additional passive LC high-band filter adds polish, all while minimising noise with dedicated ground shielding.
2014
Made In China
The MOTU Monitor 8 is a combined monitor mixer, headphone amplifier, and audio interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, and a 48-channel digital mixer. It offers high-quality audio, flexible routing, and wireless control, perfect for studio and live use.
2014
Made In Denmark
The TUBE-TECH SMC 2B Stereo Multiband Compressor features three independent optical stereo compressors. It offers wide 3-band level control combined with individual compression for each band, delivering exceptional results on the main mix bus, drum buses, instrument groups, and individual tracks.
2014
Made In Denmark
The TUBE-TECH MP 2A is a mic preamp/DI unit built on a classic TUBE-TECH design, now enhanced with higher fidelity and additional features. These include an impedance switch for optimal input matching with various microphones, an overload indicator, and 2 dB gain steps for precise control.
2014
Made In China
The SCL2 is a highly sophisticated and flexible dynamics processor designed for easy operation and great tone.
2014
Made In Poland
The IGS Zolfram Limiter is a dual mono version of the legendary 1176 limiter, used on thousands of recordings around the world.
2014
Made In Poland
The IGS iQ Inductor Equaliser offers the sweetest parametric EQ sound, with inductors offering similar saturation to transformers.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
Just like its popular vintage inspirations, the Gates Sta-Level, UA 175B, RCA BA-6A and Collins 26U, the results are a sound that cannot be replicated with any other method of gain reduction. The Locomotive Audio 14B delivers!
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Dangerous the Convert-2 tops an elite class of dedicated stereo digital-to-analogue converters in both sound and ease of use. The Convert-2 goes beyond transparency - you won’t just hear everything; you’ll hear it beautifully.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Burl Audio B2 Bomber DAC is a high quality 2-channel 192kHz digital to analogue converter.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC is a high quality 2-channel 192kHz analogue to digital converter.
2015
Made In Poland
The IGS Double Triode Limiter is more than classic tube triode microphone preamp. The old-fashioned design was upgraded with a musical opto-limiter. The limiter is based on circuit used in 60’s and 70’s.
2015
Made In Poland
The IGS Spring Time is a 4-channel analogue studio reverb built using pairs of springs. One short and one long pair. Every channel has separate wet and dry volume knobs. Also, each channel has a 3 band EQ for the wet signal.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722 is a fluid integrated mixing signal chain in a single rack space.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Limiter/Compressor is an evolution of our passion for FET compressors and classic analogue recording chains.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
The Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier is based on a Bill Putnam classic, the UA 176.
2015
Made In New Zealand
The Buzz Audio DBC-20 is a Class A stereo diode bridge compressor delivering bold, vintage-style compression with modern flexibility, including parallel mix control, sidechain options, and discrete circuitry.
2015
Made In China
The MOTU 112D is a digital audio interface with 112 channels, offering Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB 2.0 connectivity. It features 24 AES/EBU, 24 ADAT optical, and 64 MADI I/O channels with ultra-low latency and advanced routing. The built-in 48-channel digital mixer and flexible format conversion make it ideal for professional studio and live use.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
From America's premier high-end studio gear manufacturer, the Manley Force contains four channels of real High Voltage vacuum tube microphone preamplifiers extracted from the hugely popular and award-winning Manley CORE®, housed in an exquisitely gorgeous chassis, and meticulously hand-crafted in California.
2015
Made In U.S.A.
Since the early 1990’s, the Manley ELOP® stereo electro-optical limiter has been a tracking hero - effortlessly controlling dynamics on countless records around the globe and delivering the coveted classic, all-tube sound for which Manley Labs is known.