Effects Timeline
Our Vintage Digital and Analogue Effects timeline now includes Audio Recorders and Classic Music Tracks to help place these effects and devices within the history of recorded music. Any errors, please notify us using our contact form.
2008
The Tegeler Magnetismus 2 is designed for processing drums and other transient-rich signals such as acoustic guitars.
Made In Germany
2008
Made In U.S.A.
The Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest is ultra‑flexible, a four‑section analogue channel strip featuring TouchPatch routing, tube and solid‑state paths, and independent module I/O for transparent signal shaping.
2008
The Tonelux Equalux, released in 2008, is a 4-band discrete parametric equaliser with Proportional Q, shelving options, and hardwire bypass, delivering the musical tone of vintage EQs with modern refinements.
Made In U.S.A.
2009
Made In U.S.A.
Crane Song Ibis is an analogue equaliser that boldly takes equalisation to a new level of musicality.
2009
The SPL Frontliner has everything to record voices and instruments in perfect quality: Positioned even above the already legendary Channel One, the Frontliner combines preamp, de-esser, EQ and compressor, tube saturation, which can be used individually or in combination.
Made In Germany
2009
Made In U.K.
The Klark Teknik DN 9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder offers 96 Tracks of high-resolution recording at 24-bit/96kHz for up to 9 hours and can be integrated with a Midas digital console making it the ideal recorder for live recording rigs the world over.
2009
The Anamod ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator uses the revolutionary AnaMod Process™ for modeling complex analog circuitry entirely in the analog domain. Specially developed analog building blocks are coded to replicate the behavior of analog tape.
Made In U.S.A.
2009
Made In Europe
The Antelope Isochrone Trinity is a premium master clock with triple independent generators, ultra-low jitter, and extensive audio and video sync outputs, ideal for mastering and broadcast applications.
2009
The Lexicon PCM 92 is quite likely the last high-end reverb/effects processor we are ever likely to see come out of Lexicon sadly...Whether you require perfection on stage or the gold standard in the recording studio, the Lexicon PCM92 delivers the versatility and smooth, rich sound that is unmistakably Lexicon.
Made In U.S.A.
2009
Made In U.S.A.
The A-Designs Pacifica is a high-end dual-channel mic preamp inspired by the classic Quad Eight console, delivering a rich, detailed sound with custom Cinemag transformers, wide frequency response, and a sonic character praised for combining the best of Neve, API, and Massenburg designs.
2009
The TUBE-TECH MEC 1A is a single-channel recording unit featuring a tube-based mic preamp, equaliser, and compressor. It uses a tube operational amplifier for its filters and includes fully floating transformers for input and output. Most DC voltages are stabilised, ensuring high-quality performance.
Made In Denmark
2009
Made In Australia
The Sebatron Switchblade is a stereo Class A EQ and diode compressor with four EQ bands, flexible compression controls, sidechain filtering, parallel compression, and LED metering, released in 2009.
2009
The TC Electronic G-Major 2 is a rack unit for guitarists, featuring high-quality TC Electronic effects, easy integration, and new additions like Tri-chorus and Univibe. It offers simple control and can be edited on the fly or via a PC/Mac editor.
Made In Thailand
2009
Made In Denmark
The TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor featuring two independent, linkable channels. Renowned for its versatility, the CL 2A delivers exceptional results on all audio sources and is highly regarded as a reliable "problem solver" for precise and delicate gain control applications.
2009
Designed in 1969, the original Neve® 2254 mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Forty years on, the 2254’s successor, the Neve 2254/R mono limiter/compressor represents another milestone.
Made In U.K.
2010
Made In U.S.A.
The Empirical Labs Mike-E is a digitally controlled, transformer-coupled mic preamp with ultra-low noise and a unique CompSat™ section that combines saturation, compression, and high-frequency emphasis. It delivers clean yet musical signals with vintage-style tonal shaping, all in an easy-to-use layout.
2010
The TASCAM HS-2000 Broadcast Recorder is a 2-channel recorder/player purpose-built for broadcasting operations.
Made In Japan
2010
Made In Japan
The TASCAM HS-4000 4-Track Broadcast Recorder is a 4-channel recorder/player purpose built for broadcasting operations.
2010
The TASCAM HS-2 Solid-State Recorder is the perfect replacement for timecode DAT and MD recorders. It provides up to 192kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file stereo recording. Its feature-rich flexibility and reliability is perfect for broadcast, postproduction and professional audio applications.
Made In Japan
2010
Made In Japan
The TASCAM HS-8 is an 8-channel audio recorder that employs CF cards as its recording media. It exhibits high performance capabilities in surround sound recording, as well as when used as a master recorder for surround sounds and as a backup recorder for computer recording.
2010
The Drawmer S3 Stereo Three Band Tube Compressor incorporates the very latest in Ivor Drawmer designs and the aim from the very beginning was to create a ‘no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
Made In U.K.
2010
Made In U.K.
The Thermionic Culture The Earlybird 4 is a four-channel valve preamplifier in a nineteen-inch rack, offering 3 dB to 62 dB of clean class A gain, switchable input impedance and handwired point-to-point construction. Its custom Sowter transformers deliver minimal phase shift and high headroom, and a pair of VU metres and peak LEDs provide clear level monitoring.
2010
Focusrite ISA Two brings together a totally independent pair of classic ISA microphone preamps from the original ISA 110 module, combining the best of traditional solid-state electronics with the original input transformer specified by Rupert Neve – the Lundahl LL1538.
Made In China
2010
Made In U.S.A.
Avid’s Eleven Rack was a pioneering guitar processor combining dual-DSP hardware with Pro Tools integration, offering ultra-realistic amp tones, zero-latency recording, and built-in re-amping. With its True-Z input and versatile I/O, it delivered authentic feel and tone both in the studio and on stage, bridging the gap between digital precision and analogue experience.
2010
A-Designs EM-EQ2 recreates the classic Pultec EQP-1 tone with modern reliability, offering two channels of smooth, musical EQ in a durable 2U unit for professional tracking, mixing, and mastering.
Made In U.S.A.
2010
Made In U.S.A.
The Manley Voxbox combines the Manley Mono Mic Preamp, the ELOP reborn as a lower ratio compressor, the MID EQ blown out as a full range PEAK-DIP-PEAK EQ, and a DeEsser with a second ELOP limiter at the end.
2010
The Tonelux Tilt is a 1U, 8-channel rackmount EQ that adapts the famous MP1a Tilt control, offering simple one-knob tonal balance per channel with IN/OUT and polarity switches, plus balanced XLR and D-SUB connectivity.
Made In U.S.A.
2010
Made In France
The Al.So Hellax is a mono optical compressor/limiter offering a very low distortion rate with side-chain filters and blend feature, and is 100% made in France.
2010
The Drawmer S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor is the latest product to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high end designs and offers an ‘all tube - no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
Made In U.K.
2010
Made In U.S.A.
Retro 2A3 delivers classic Pultec-style passive EQ with modern enhancements, dual-channel tube tone, and a powerful subsonic filter for musical and flexible equalisation across tracking, mixing, and mastering.
2010
The Acme Opticom XLA-3 is an all-tube optical limiter inspired by the Teletronix LA2A, featuring a unique triple optoelectronic circuit. It offers versatile compression tones, from clean to harmonically rich to dirty, with improved speed and flexibility.
Made In U.S.A.
2011
Made In U.S.A.
Retro Powerstrip is an all-tube recording channel with vintage mic preamp, passive EQ, and variable-mu compression, delivering classic analogue tone in a single compact 2U rack unit.
2011
The Speck Electronics X.Sum is a 32 x 4 line mixer with 16 stereo inputs, flexible routing, high headroom, and external expansion capabilities, designed for professional DAW summing or use as a synth and effects return mixer.
Made In U.S.A.
2011
Made In Denmark
The Gyraf Audio G9 is a dual true tube microphone preamp – made like our mother did it. It’s a simple, yet powerful unit, based on a variable-gain input tube stage driving a tube SRPP output stage. No silicon or other crap in signal path.
2011
The Roland R-1000 is an intuitive stand alone, dedicated recorder/player designed to work with the V-Mixing System in any live event or production. You can also connect and use the R-1000 with any digital console that has MADI output capabilities by using the Roland S-MADI REAC MADI Bridge.
Made In Japan