Released in 1982

dbx 128 Dynamic Range Enhancer & Noise Reduction System

The marketing material for the dbx 128 said: ‘Records deliver only half of the dynamics of live music. What happened to the other half?’ And that is the solution the dbx 128 tried to provide.

Released in 1983

Aphex Aural Exciter Type B

Aphex Systems Limited introduced the Aphex Aural Exciter Type B in 1983 as a low-cost version (US$495) of the original Exciter which was offered on a $30 per minute hire basis.

Released in 1984

Boss CE-300 Super Chorus

In the early 1980s, the Chorus effect first introduced by Roland on their JC Series guitar amplifiers, was the effect to have, and the Boss CE-300 was affordable. 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.

Released in 1984

dbx 120X Subharmonic Synthesiser

The original dbx 120x, released in the 1980s, was a pioneering piece of audio equipment that made significant contributions to the world of professional audio and music production.

Released in 1985

Boss RBF-10 Flanger

The Boss RBF-10 Flanger from 1985 provided superior signal to noise ratio achieved with Built-In Noise Reduction.

Released in 1985

Boss RPH-10 Phaser

The Boss RPH-10 Phaser from 1985 provides 3 different Phasing Modes that let this Phaser create a multitude of effects.

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.

Released in 1989

Aphex Model 250 Aural Exciter Type III

The slimmer and more powerful Aphex Model 250 Aural Exciter is the latest successor to the premium product in the field of Aural Excitement.

Released in 1991

dbx 263x De-Esser

The dbx 263x De-Esser is a highly effective and versatile tool for any audio engineer or producer looking to improve the quality of their vocal recordings.

Released in 1991

RSP Technologies Saturator

The RSP Technologies Saturator is a dual channel, two rack space unit finished in anodised blue.

Released in 1991

Orban 290RX Adaptive Enhancement Processor

By the 1990s Orban was owned by AKG Acoustics, and during this time they released a number of interesting products, such as the Orban 290RX. The Orban 290RX Adaptive Enhancement Processor was an interesting product that was on one hand a sound restoration device, and on the other a noise reduction system.

Released in 1997

Drawmer DS404 Quad Noise Gate

Crafted to the most exacting standards, the Drawmer DS404 Quad Noise Gate is a perfect counterpart to the globally renowned DS201 Dual Noise Gate, acclaimed as the definitive ‘industry standard’ gate across the globe.

Other Analogue Effects

dbx 128 Dynamic Range Enhancer & Noise Reduction System

Aphex Aural Exciter Type B

Boss CE-300 Super Chorus

dbx 120X Subharmonic Synthesiser

Boss RBF-10 Flanger

Boss RPH-10 Phaser

Boss ROD-10 Over Drive Distortion

Aphex Model 250 Aural Exciter Type III

dbx 263x De-Esser

RSP Technologies Saturator

Orban 290RX Adaptive Enhancement Processor

Drawmer DS404 Quad Noise Gate