Released in 1983

TASCAM 234 Syncaset Recorder

The TASCAM 234 Syncaset 4-channel cassette deck was a groundbreaking audio recorder based on the Portastudio transport, that was introduced in 1983. It failed to achieve the wide acceptance of the all mighty Portastudio however.

Released in 1983

Lexicon 224X Digital Reverberator

The Lexicon 224X Digital Reverberator provides high-quality simulation of the acoustics of a variety of architectural spaces and a wide variety of special effects. The Lexicon 224X is an advanced two-in, four-out, all-electronic digital reverberation system. Its clean, natural-sounding reverberation is the result of blending digital audio hardware and software disciplines.

Released in 1983

Yamaha REV1 Digital Reverberator

The Yamaha Rev1 is a professional digital reverberator with 1 in and 2 outs. Various reverberation effects can be added to original sounds by allowing early reflections and subsequent reverberation to be independently controlled and mixed.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Released in 1983

Ursa Major StarGate 323 Digital Reverb

With the coming of the Space Age, sound engineers will finally acquire power over acoustic space and time with the Ursa Major Stargate 323. They will create reverberant spaces of almost limitless variety, from tiny chambers to vast echoing canyons. They tune their effects to achieve a richness and realism that once seemed beyond the reach of any technology.

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.

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 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.

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.