Other Digital Effects

Other digital effects encompass specialised hardware processors that fall outside standard categories such as reverb, delay and dynamics. As digital signal processing expanded throughout the 1980s and 1990s, manufacturers introduced a wide range of dedicated effects units designed for pitch shifting, harmonisation, filtering and experimental processing.

This archive includes studio digital effects hardware used in professional recording environments. From early pitch processors and harmonisers to specialised multi-function units, these systems reflect the continued evolution of dedicated digital signal processing technology.

Made In Japan

Released in 1987 /

Boss RCE-10 Chorus Ensemble

The Boss RCE-10 Digital Chorus Ensemble, was a cutting-edge pedal that takes your musical experience to new heights.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1987 /

Korg DRV-3000 Dual Digital Effect Processor

The Korg DRV-3000 is designed and constructed to professional specifications and incorporates sophisticated state-of-the-art LSI technology to create a wide variety of superb effects. The Korg DRV-3000 can be used in virtually any music situation where high-performance sound processing is required and is particularly suited to MIDI applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1987 /

Alesis Midiverb II Digital Effects Processor

The Alesis Midiverb II is a stereo digital effects processor with 16-bit linear PCM processing, 99 preset programs, MIDI control, 15kHz bandwidth, and a 1RU rackmount format. It improved on the original Midiverb with better bandwidth, an improved noise floor, and easier rack integration.

Made In Japan

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.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1988 /

Roland E-660 Digital Parametric Equaliser

The Roland E-660 is a versatile two-channel digital equaliser with eight filters for precise sound adjustments, offering flexible configurations and intuitive controls, along with delay capabilities and extensive connectivity options.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1988 /

Lexicon 480L Digital Effects System

For many engineers, the Lexicon 480L is the pinnacle of digital reverbs and has never been bettered, not by Lexicon or anyone else. The Lexicon 480L came along in 1988 and has remained in place at most studio around the world as it simply cannot be replaced by a plugin according to those who own them and love them.

Made In Japan

Released in 1988 /

Yamaha SPX900 Professional Multi-Effect Processor

The Yamaha SPX900 is a professional multi-effects processor offering 50 high-quality effects, real-time editing, MIDI control and user memory storage, making it a versatile and reliable solution for both studio and live sound applications.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1988 /

Alesis QuadraVerb Digital Effects Processor

By 1988 Alesis were on a roll, and with the release of the Alesis Quadraverb, they took things to the next level and continued to dominate the market for home recording. The Alesis Qudraverb’s party trick of course, was that it could use up to four different effects, reverb, delay, pitch and equaliser, simultaneously. And it did so with 20k bandwidth!

Made In Japan

Released in 1988 /

Akai PEQ6 Programmable Equaliser

Akai Professional Products released their Akai AR900 Digital Reverb alongside the PEQ6 Programmable Equaliser with similar commercial acceptance. The Akai PEQ6 was targeted more towards the keyboard player rather than studios, and with its MIDI implementation it was perfect for that purpose too.

Made In Japan

Released in 1988 /

Sony DAL-1000 Digital Audio Limiter

The Sony DAL-1000 Digital Audio Limiter is a professional digital limiter designed for mastering applications, offering precise level control and preserving audio fidelity entirely in the digital domain.

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 SPX1000 Multi-Effect Processor

By 1988 when the Yamaha SPX1000 was released, Yamaha had pretty much established their place in recording studios the world over. Look at any modern studio effects rack and you will find Yamaha SPX1000s and it’s siblings, in studios the world over, such was the quality of these multi-effects processors.

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