Digital Delays

Digital delay processors expanded time-based effects through precision timing, programmability and extended delay times. Emerging in the late 1970s and developing rapidly through the 1980s and 1990s, digital hardware delays became central to studio production, live sound and post production environments.

This archive includes classic and modern digital delay hardware used in professional recording. From early rack mounted processors to advanced programmable systems, digital delays provided clean repeats, modulation options and complex rhythmic processing capabilities.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1983 /

AMS DMX 16E Digital Audio Editing Processor

The AMS DMX 16E is a rare digital audio capture and preview editing system renowned for its precision and advanced capabilities.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1983 /

Lexicon Model 97 Super Prime Time Digital Delay

The Lexicon Model 97 “Super Prime Time” is a major advancement in digital audio equipment. With it you can create, store and recall an unlimited variety of effects which you have programmed, in any sequence you like. The standard unit offers a maximum delay time of 480 milliseconds, and memory extension options let you increase that to either 960 milliseconds or 1.92 seconds – all at full 20kHz bandwidth.

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Roland SDE-3000 Digital Delay

The Roland SDE-3000 was a natural progression from the earlier SDE-2000 and offered better sound quality through increased bandwidth among other improvements. The Roland SDE-3000 is a high-quality Delay Machine featuring various delay effects and also the Memory function that retains up to eight different panel settings, therefore, it is extremely helpful for both studio and live performance.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1983 /

Deltalab Effectron II Digital Delay

The Deltalab Effectron II boasted top-notch digital effects that delivered a natural sound, all at incredibly affordable prices. It was a technological breakthrough that stood unmatched by any other at the time. Finally, you could own a high-performance digital delay without breaking the bank!

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Yamaha YDD-2600 Digital Delay

The Yamaha YDD-2600 is a digital time delay system for use in a variety of applications from sound reinforcement to film/video production, recording and disc mastering. The system uses advanced LSI technology to maintain wide bandwidth, Iow distortion and low noise for completely natural sound; there is virtually no difference between the input and output, other than an offset in time.

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Roland SDE-1000 Digital Delay

The Roland SDE-1000 represented Roland’s entry into the affordable Digital Delay market, and it brought quality effects for all of us. The Roland SDE-1000 Digital Delay is a high quality 12-bit digital delay machine with various attractive features including chorusing.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Boss DE-200 Digital Delay

The Boss DE-200 offered users a very affordable entry into digital delays, even more affordable than the Roland product of that time which was already well priced. The Boss DE-200 and its siblings were an exercise in simplicity, with a front panel that was as clean as it was practical, making it very easy for newcomers to get around.

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Ibanez DM500 Digital Delay

The Ibanez DM500 is a versatile digital delay unit with 0.5ms to 256ms delay times and a full 16KHz bandwidth. It offers modulation for swept effects, feedback control, and stereo outputs, delivering professional-quality delay at an affordable price.

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics Delay

The Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics Delay combines high-quality pitch shifting up to 13 semitones with digital delay up to 504 ms, perfect for creating harmonies, flanging, and echo effects. It offers precise control over pitch, delay, and mix, with external control options and an easy-to-read LCD display, all in a compact, user-friendly design aimed at professional audio applications.

Made In Japan

Released in 1983 /

Ibanez DM2000 Digital Delay

The Ibanez DM2000 is a high-performance digital delay with a 12-bit data converter and 16KHz bandwidth for clear effects. It features versatile inputs, easy controls, and is ideal for time delay effects like flanging and reverb.

Made In Japan

Released in 1984 /

Yamaha D1500 Digital Delay

The Yamaha D1500 Digital Delay was a pioneering MIDI controlled delay processor introduced in 1984, offering up to 1023 milliseconds of delay, programmable memory banks, modulation capabilities, and comprehensive MIDI integration for studio and live performance systems.

Made In Germany

Released in 1984 /

Dynacord PDD 14 Digital Delay

The Dynacord PDD 14 released in 1984, is a studio-grade, programmable Digital Delay designed and manufactured in Germany. Up to eight different sounds can be programmed into the non-volatile memory and accessed directly. There is also the possibility to alter the stored programs without altering the memory contents.