Released in 1974

Eventide Model H910 Harmonizer®

The Eventide Model H910 Harmonizer was developed by Eventide in 1974. It was the world’s very first digital effects processor. It combined ‘de-glitched’ pitch change with delay and feedback. It could be controlled by a keyboard remote control to instantly shift pitch in half steps.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1976

MXR Model 129 Pitch Transposer

The MXR Model 129 Pitch Transposer is a classic piece of audio equipment that was released in the late 1970s. The unit was designed to allow musicians and audio engineers to transpose the pitch of audio signals up or down by a fixed amount, ranging from one octave below to one octave above the original pitch.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1977

Eventide Model H949 Harmonizer®

The Eventide Model H949 Harmonizer is a combination digital delay line, pitch changer, and all-round special effects unit. The TIME REVERSAL feature is entirely new. When used with a variable-speed tape recorder, the Harmonizer is capable of shortening or lengthening a piece of program material to fit a given time slot, without altering the pitch.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1978

Roland DC-50 Digital Chorus

The Roland DC-50 Digital Chorus, released in 1978, is a desktop chorus and hall echo unit combining warm analogue BBD chorus with early digital echo. Designed for vocals and instruments, it offers simple controls, flexible inputs, and a rich, spacious sound that remains sought after for its classic late-70s Roland character.

Made In Japan

Released in 1980

Publison DHM B2 Stereo Digital Audio Computer

The Publison DHM B2 out of France is a stereo audio computer, which allows dual digital delays and dual pitch shifting effects, it preceded the Publison Infernal Machine.

Made In France

Released in 1984

Publison Infernal Machine 90 Stereo Audio Computer

France’s contribution to recording studio effects, the Publison Infernal Machine 90, Stereo Audio Computer. The Publison Infernal Machine 90 is a computer-based audio processor released around 1984, from a company based in France.

Made In France

Released in 1984

Eventide Model H969 Harmonizer®

Eventide’s newest Harmonizer in 1985 was the Eventide Model H969, which expanded on Eventide’s already capable Eventide Model H949 Harmonizer. The Eventide Model H969’s new ProPitch digital electronic-splicing algorithm gives you the cleanest, most glitch-free pitch change ever. Deglitching is active over a wider bandwidth, too – a full octave wider.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1985

Yamaha SPX90 Multi-Effects Processor

The Yamaha SPX90 was released in 1985 as an affordable multi-effects processor for the masses. It remains today a true classic digital effects processor. It is also the most looked at effects processor on the Vintage Digital website.

Made In Japan

Released in 1985

Lexicon PCM 70 Digital Effects Processor

The Lexicon PCM 70 has become something of a legend of late, with good examples selling for the same money or more, than what they sold for when new. It is ironic really…when the Lexicon PCM 70 was released everyone said it was not a ‘real’ Lexicon. While it may not be a 224X, released the same year, it does offer a taste of the Lexicon sound.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1986

Eventide H3000 D/SE Ultra-Harmonizer®

There is perhaps no more revered effects box in history, as the Eventide H3000. To many it has never been bettered, and never will. More than thirty years since it was first introduced, the Eventide H3000 is still used in studios around the globe and on stage by musicians everywhere.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1986

Yamaha SPX90II Multi-Effects Processor

The Yamaha SPX 90 II was essentially the original SPX 90 with more memory added to improve delay times, and they gave it a new look with green button surrounds. Regardless of the fact that the SPX 90 II is the exact same effect processor as the SPX 90 only with increased memory for longer delay times, it sells for much less. Bargain hunters rejoice!

Made In Japan

Released in 1986

Roland DEP-5 Digital Effects Processor

Roland proudly introduced a new standard in signal processors the Roland DEP-5 Digital Effects Processor. The Roland DEP-5 incorporates Roland’s most advanced digital technology for great sound and easy programming. Roland digital effects devices are the choice of musicians and engineers the world over. Onstage and in studios, the remarkable SRV series digital reverb units and SDE series digital delays play a vital role in today’s music.

Made In Japan

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