Released in 1982

Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

The Korg SDD-3000 is one of those effects that has retained it’s appeal even after decades of newer product coming after it. The Korg SDD-3000 digital delay has remained so popular that Korg themselves have re-introduced it in a guitar pedal form, as it was guitarists that fell in love with this very capable delay.

Made In Japan

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 1986

Boss ROD-10 Over Drive Distortion

The Boss ROD-10 featuring three different overdrive effects and a distortion fuzz and it can create wide variety of distortions.

Made In Japan

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

TC Electronic TC 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

When the TC Electronic TC 2290 arrived in 1986, it changes the landscape for digital delays forever and it is still in use around the world today because of its unique abilities. The TC Electronic TC 2290 was so iconic during the mid to late eighties, and it continued to show up everywhere in both studios and on stage with some of the biggest guitarists in history.

Made In Denmark

Released in 1987

Yamaha SPX-50D Digital Sound Processor

Yamaha was on a roll with the great success of their SPX90 and SPX90 II multi-effects processors, and expanded the line up with the SPX50D. The Yamaha SPX50D added distortion to the list of effects, clearly aiming the processor towards guitarists and perhaps trying to compete with the success Eventide were enjoying with their processors.

Made In Japan

Released in 1987

Roland GP-8 Guitar Effects Processor

The Roland GP-8 Guitar Effects Processor offers eight programmable effects, customisable patches, and easy control via the optional FC-100 Foot Controller. With user-friendly features like the Alpha-Dial and back-lit LCD, it’s ideal for live and studio use.

Made In Japan

Released in 1988

Korg A3 Performance Signal Processor

The Korg A3 Performance Signal Processor offers 41 dynamic effects and 200 effect chains, allowing for instant recall and seamless integration of complex sound combinations, making it ideal for both studio and live performance settings.

Made In Japan

Released in 1988

Yamaha GEP50 Guitar Effect Processor

The Yamaha GEP50 Guitar Effects Processor is a versatile device offering 50 pre-programmed effects, including distortion, reverb, echo, and more. It also features 50 user memory locations for custom effect storage, an INSERT loop for adding a second signal processor, and MIDI compatibility for remote control. To fully utilise its capabilities, it’s recommended to read the manual thoroughly.

Made In Japan

Released in 1990

Korg A2 Performance Signal Processor

The Korg A2 Signal Processor provides 102 Separate Effects and 97 Effect Chains that work very well with guitars: all with Professional Quality, Studio Sophistication built in.

Made In Japan

Released in 1990

Yamaha FX900 Simul-Effect Processor

The Yamaha FX900 Simul-Effect Processor offers flexible control of up to seven effects with 100 presets and real-time control options. It delivers high-quality sound with advanced A/D and D/A conversion for various applications like guitar, bass, and vocals.

Made In Japan

Released in 1990

Digitech IPS-33B Super Harmony Machine

The Digitech IPS-33B is a rackmount harmony/pitch-shifting multi-effect unit from Digitech (in collaboration with IVL Technologies) introduced around 1990-1991. It offers “intelligent” harmony, arpeggiator, detune, delay, chorus/vibrato/flange, pitch correction and expression-control, among other features.

Made In U.S.A.

Guitar Effects Processors