2020s Studio Gear Timeline
The 2020s have so far continued the trend of hybrid production, where digital and analogue coexist seamlessly. Plug-ins now deliver near-perfect emulations of classic hardware, while advances in AI and machine learning are beginning to shape new approaches to effects and mixing. Hardware remains highly valued, with boutique analogue processors and modular systems finding a dedicated market, but the flexibility of digital tools within DAWs is unrivalled. The decade is defined by choice, giving engineers and musicians the freedom to blend analogue warmth with digital precision, and to explore entirely new creative possibilities through emerging technologies.
2020
Made In U.S.A.
The Avedis Audio KeyPre® was designed for professional keyboard, synthesiser, and drum machine users who want to use something better than a mixer input channel or a DI (direct injection).
2020
Made In Spain
The Tierra Audio Gravity VCA Bus Compressor is a stereo bus compressor offering versatile ratios, fast attack and release times, transformer-driven precision and eco-conscious handmade construction.
2020
Made In Canada
The Flock Audio Patch LT offers powerful analogue routing via standard DB-25 connectors and front-panel XLR I/O, all powered by the same Matrix Technology as the flagship model, delivering full Patch performance in a compact format.
2020
The Kemper Profiler Rack is a 3U, 19-inch unit offering amp profiling, FX technology, seamless switching, and morphing control. It supports MIDI, wireless control via tablet, and easy rig management through Rig Manager.
2020
Made In Spain
The Kahayan Epsilon 32-500 is a 32-channel 500 series summing mixer with dual mix buses, integrated 500 series slots, and advanced routing options designed for modern hybrid studios.
2020
Made In Spain
The Kahayan 12K72 is a dual-channel mic preamp based on the classic Neve 1272, featuring Carnhill transformers and stepped gain for rich, vintage-style analogue tone.
2020
Made In Europe
The Antelope Galaxy 64 Synergy Core is a 2U interface with 64 analogue channels, built-in DSP effects, and simultaneous Dante, HDX and Thunderbolt connectivity. It supports immersive formats like Dolby Atmos 9.1.6, delivers mastering-grade conversion and clocking, and includes intuitive software and tactile control for seamless studio integration.
2020
Made In U.S.A.
The Locomotive Audio Copperline is a two-channel utility unit designed to sit between microphones and preamps or line-level devices, offering precision control over signal flow. It features a 5-position attenuator, high-pass filter, mute, polarity switch, Vintage Ω load, and patent-pending Variable Voltage Phantom Power.
2020
Made In Spain
The Kahayan Epsilon Limited is a 16-channel analogue summing mixer with a Class A output stage and stereo insert, offering a transparent yet harmonically rich sound for hybrid mixing.
2020
Made In U.S.A.
The Black Lion Audio Eighteen is a solid state preamp and inductor EQ with Cinemag transformers and a custom op-amp, delivering vintage-inspired tone, precision filtering, and flexible mic/line input handling in a premium 2U format.
2020
Made In U.K.
The Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 is a modular 2U conversion system offering up to 128 channels of pristine audio with unmatched flexibility. Featuring independent clock domains, modular analogue/digital/host I/O, and Dolby Atmos capability, it combines state-of-the-art sound with future-proof expandability.
2020
Made In Spain
The Kahayan Solid 4000 Mix Buss is a stereo mix buss module that recreates the iconic SSL 4000 sound, offering punchy, open analogue summing for modern hybrid studios.
2020
Made In U.K.
The Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 combines a transparent preamp, Mojo analogue saturation, and a reference-quality headphone amplifier with zero-latency mixing in a half-rack format, making it one of the most versatile recording front ends for musicians, engineers, podcasters, and voice-over artists.
2020
Made In U.S.A.
The Benchmark DAC3 HGC is a high-resolution 2-channel D/A converter designed for professional and audiophile use. Featuring the ESS ES9028PRO chip, quad 32-bit conversion, Hybrid Gain Control, UltraLock3 jitter suppression, native DSD support, and the HPA2 headphone amplifier, it delivers transparent, low-noise performance with direct connectivity to power amps and headphones.
2020
Made In Germany
The SPL Control One is a high-end monitor controller with dual stereo inputs, dual speaker outputs, headphone amp with crossfeed, and 120V VOLTAiR technology for ultra-clean, high-headroom desktop monitoring.
2020
Made In Germany
The SPL Marc One is a high-end monitor and recording controller with integrated 768 kHz/DSD256 USB DAC, dual speaker outputs, powerful headphone amp, and SPL’s 120V VOLTAiR technology for uncompromised desktop studio monitoring.
2020
Made In Canada
The Flock Audio PATCH VT combines fully transparent analogue routing with the option of tube colouration, offering 64-point I/O, front-panel connectivity, and seamless control via the PATCH APP, all with zero digital conversion.
2020
Made In U.S.A.
Since rereleasing the Pultec EQP-1A & Pultec EQP-1S, customers have asked when we planned to do mastering versions of these iconic 3U products.
2020
Made In China
Warm Audio BUS-COMP Compressor provides true reproduction of console-grade bus compression and delivers the sound of modern, final mixes.
2020
Made In Poland
IGS Multicore Multi-Band Compressor offers three bands of classic analogue VCA compression and an infinite field of possibilities to shape the sound.
2020
Made In China
Adding a dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound.
2020
Made In U.K.
Focusrite’s Red 8Line is a flagship 58-in/64-out Thunderbolt 3 interface combining pristine 24-bit/192kHz conversion, dual Red Evolution mic preamps, Pro Tools | HD and Dante connectivity, and immersive monitoring up to 7.1.2, making it the ideal centrepiece for modern professional studios.
2021
Made In Canada
Unveiling the Sonic Farm Creamer Dual Pentode Preamplifier, a pioneering hybrid microphone and instrument preamplifier that fuses pentode tube technology, making it the flagship offering from Sonic Farm!
2021
Made In China
The SSL Fusion Outboard Processor introduces six completely new analogue colouration tools designed to bring the perfect combination of added tonal character, weight and space to your mix bus or stereo stems, with the detail, warmth and finesse that only real analogue circuits can provide.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Crane Song Titan 2 Dynamics Processor is a Hardware stereo compressor with plug-in control by ethernet.
2021
Made In Sweden
The Golden Age Audio COMP-54 MkIII is a vintage style diode bridge compressor based on the 2254 design, featuring transformer balanced stages, stepped controls, and versatile attack, release, and ratio settings for classic analogue compression at an affordable cost.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Rupert Neve MBC is the ultimate tool for creating digital signals with the tone, transparency, and power expected from Rupert Neve Designs.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Rupert Neve 5057 Orbit is a 16 x 2 summing mixer that delivers the classic tone, depth, and clarity of a Rupert Neve console in a compact 1U format. Featuring custom transformers, Silk Red & Blue modes with Texture control, and precise channel matching, it enhances in-the-box mixes with analog warmth and dimension.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet Mk2 is a popular analog hardware processor designed to add warmth and character to audio recordings with new features and improved internal circuitry.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Louder Than Liftoff Chroma+ is a high-end preamp and tone-shaping tool designed to add warmth, color, and character to audio recordings.
2021
Made In China
The MOTU Ultralite Mk5 is a compact, high-performance audio interface featuring ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, 40-channel I/O, ultra-low latency, on-board DSP mixing, loopback, and iOS compatibility, delivering professional-grade sound and versatility for studio and live applications.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The AudioScape 76D is a faithful, USA-built recreation of the iconic blackface UREI 1176 Rev. D 76 compressor, celebrated for its punchy, thick, and harmonically rich sound. Now completing AudioScape’s line-up of 76 revisions, including the 76A and 76F, it offers the full spectrum of classic FET compressor tones for modern studios.
2021
Made In U.S.A.
The Benchmark DAC3 L is a high-resolution 2-channel D/A converter designed for studio-grade transparency and direct connection to power amplifiers. Featuring the ESS ES9028PRO chip, native PCM and DSD64 support, and Benchmark’s UltraLock3™ jitter isolation, it delivers pristine audio without colouration. The DAC3 L omits the headphone amplifier found in the HGC model, offering the same reference-class performance for users focused solely on speaker-based systems.
2021
Made In Canada
The Sonic Farm Beamer Pentode Preamplifier is a harmonious fusion of the Sonic Farm Creamer and Sonic Farm Berliner, amalgamating one channel from each.