Analogue Effects

Vintage Analogue Effects from 1957 through to 2019, by AMS, Avalon Design, Boss, dbx, EMT, Klark Teknik, MXR, Roland and Urie in chronological order from oldest to newest.

1957

EMT 140 Plate Reverb

The use of simulated reverberation for recording, broadcasting and TV dates back many years. It has found many applications both for creating special effects and for optimizing the room acoustical impression in musical recordings.

1957

1967

Urie 1176 Limiting Amplifier

There are not a lot of limiters designed in the 1960s that are still in production today, but the legendary Urie 1176 is one such beast.

1967

1974

Roland RE-201 Space Echo

The Roland RE-201 was an engineering masterpiece. It featured a sophisticated tape-echo effect and a built-in spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes.

1974

1976

AMS DM2-20 Tape Phase Simulator

The AMS DM2-20 tape phase simulator is the result of long and extensive research into the requirements and needs of the recording industry.

1976

1976

MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler

The MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler was released by MXR in the late 1970s and appeared in many studios of the time.

1976

dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 160 and 161 are single-channel compressor/limiters combining sophisticated technology and user-oriented features in a compact package.

1976

Klark Teknik DN50 Spring Reverb

The Klark Teknik DN50 Spring Reverb was introduced around the late seventies, just prior to the launch of digital reverbs.

1976

1978

dbx 162 Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 162 compressor/limiter is a stereo device using true rms level detection circuitry tor signal sensing and sophisticated voltage controlled amplifiers as the gain control elements.

1978

1979

AMS DMX Series Keyboard Interface & Chorus Controller

1986 This Image was created by and is the Copyright of Vintage Digital Main Description Main Description The AMS DMX Series Keyboard Interface and Chorus Controller was a device to add on to the AMS DMX 15-80S Digital Delay. The chorus controller can be used to add functionality and effects to the DMX 15-80S, with […]

1979

1980

dbx 165 Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 165 is a professional single channel compressor/limiter that features the new dbx Over Easy compression curve.

1980

1981

Roland SDD-320 Dimension D Chorus

The Roland SDD-320 Dimension D is a specially designed chorus effect unit for adding spatial effects to stereo and monaural sound sources.

1981

1982

dbx 165A Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 165A is a professional single channel compressor/limiter that features the new dbx Over Easy compression curve.

1982

1984

Boss CE-300 Super Chorus

The Boss CE-300 offers two independent chorus circuits to produce full pitch-deviation effects for a wider, fuller sounding effect in the stereo mode, as well as specific deep chorus effects like a multiplex chorus.

1984

1997

Avalon Design AD2055

1986 Main Description Features Main Description The Avalon AD2055 Pure Class A music equalizer is the most powerful, low noise parametric equalizer available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the AD2055 combines the best of active and passive filter topologies with sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The AD2055 is the […]

1997

2000

Avalon Design VT-747sp

The Avalon VT-747sp combines a creative STEREO tube-discrete Class A spectral-opto-compressor with a musical six band program equalizer, L-R output level and gain reduction metering and internal regulated power supplies.

2000

2019

Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension BBD-320

1986 Main Description Main Description The chorus effect has been a studio mainstay since the ‘80s. With greats such as Brian Eno, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Peter Gabriel and so many more incorporating this effect into their recordings, the chorus has become legendary effect in the music industry. Now, that legend continues with the Klark Teknik […]

2019

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Yamaha Rev7 Digital Reverberator

The Yamaha REV7 Professional Digital Reverberator, is a state-of-the-art sound processing device that is both extremely versatile and easy to operate.

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