Classic Recording Studio Gear
Vintage Digital
Effects Timeline
Our Vintage Digital and Analogue Effects timeline now includes Audio Recorders and Classic Music Tracks to help place these effects and devices within the history of recorded music. Any errors, please notify us using our contact form.
1996
Sony PCM-7010 Digital Audio Recorder
The Sony PCM-7010, an affordable recorder in the PCM-7000 Series, is ideally suited to simple program transmission applications. As a playback machine, the PCM-7010 is designed to provide compatibility with both professional and consumer audio equipment.
1996
Sony PCM-7030 Digital Audio Recorder
As flexible, cost-effective recorders for professional audio applications, the Sony PCM-7030 provide the superb quality of DAT digital recording on compact and easy to handle cassettes.
1996
Sony PCM-7040 Digital Audio Recorder
The Sony PCM-7040 was set to enhance the long-standing reputation earned by Sony PCM-7000 Series recorders for their cost effectiveness and functionality in broadcast studios and in post-production houses.
1996
Sony PCM-7050 Digital Audio Recorder
As flexible, cost-effective recorders for professional audio applications, the Sony PCM-7050 provide the superb quality of DAT digital recording on compact and easy to handle cassettes.
1996
Studer D424 MO Digital Recorder
The Studer D424 is a Magneto-Optical, 2 channel digital recorder with amazingly easy editing functions, suitable for all broadcasting, recording studio and theatre applications.
1996
dbx 266XL Compressor Gate
The dbx 266XL’s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, program-dependent timing algorithm to produce ultra-smooth release characteristics - even with complex signals, such as voice or reverb decays.
1996
Maselec MEA-2 Precision Stereo Equaliser
The Maselec MEA-2 is a stereo or 2-channel, four-band precision analogue equaliser with stepped Q/shelf, frequency and cut/boost controls on each band. It is designed for recording and mastering applications where ultimate sonic performance, musicality and precision are required.
1996
Studer D741 Professional CD Recorder
Studer dedicated over twelve years to CD research and development and the Studer D741 CD Recorder, enhances and finalises their range alongside existing models like the D730, D731, D731 QC, and D732 CD Players. CD technology held a firm footing in broadcast and studio domains, with none rivalling its widespread use across both consumer and professional spheres.
1996
Panasonic SV-3800 Professional DAT Recorder
Based on the popular SV-3700, the Panasonic SV-3800 incorporates technological refinements for enhanced sound quality and functionality.
1996
dbx 1066 Compressor Limiter Gate
At the heart of the dbx 1066 is our new dbx V2 VCA. Developed especially for the 1066, 1046 and other 10 series products to come, this revolutionary VCA boasts superb dynamic range characteristics while maintaining very low distortion and almost immeasurable noise characteristics.
1996
TC Electronic M2000 Multi Effects
The TC Electronic M2000 provides you with a broad palette of high-quality effects enabling you to create magical effects. The true dual engine configuration on the TC Electronic M2000 allows you to run two full-blown effects simultaneously, i.e. on two individual effects sends.
1996
Yamaha REV500 Digital Reverberator
Digitally reproducing the complex reflection patterns of natural reverberation is a daunting task that can only be effectively handled by custom LSI circuitry. Yamaha was a pioneer in the field of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) LSI production, and continues to lead the way in products such as the Yamaha REV500.
1996
Lexicon MPX1 Multi-Effect Processor
The Lexicon MPX1 was aimed at guitarists/home recording musicians, and while there are programs for guitar, it also makes an excellent all round effects processor. The Lexicon MPX1 multi processor technology gives you multi-effects the way you expect them to work with instant access to individual effects, and the ability to run uncompromised stereo reverb at all times.
1996
dbx 166XL Compressor Limiter Gate
Professionals and newcomers alike will find that the 166XL sets up rapidly and musically the first time it is used, especially with the Auto attack and release function.
1996
Alesis Microverb4 Signal Processor
The Alesis Microverb 4 brought full bandwidth 18 bit effects processing to the masses at an incredibly low price, with limited editing and a mass of presets. While not as flexible as Alesis's other models, such as the Quadraverb, the Alesis Microverb 4 offered good value for money a range of effects for the home recording musician.
1996
Blue
LeAnn Rimes
Back in 1996, the country music world was in for a treat as a young LeAnn Rimes burst onto the scene with her debut single Blue. Originally written for Patsy Cline in the early 1960s, Rimes gave the song her own unique spin with her classic “yodel” that set her apart from other contemporary country […]
Engineered by: Greg Hunt
Mixed by: Greg Hunt
1996
Empirical Labs Distressor
The Empirical Labs Distressor is the product that started it all for Empirical Labs and has become a studio standard the world over. Born of founder Dave Derr’s love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain, the Empirical Labs Distressor incorporates his favourite sonic characteristics of these, along with other and interesting features.
1996
Zoom Studio 1204 Effects Processor
The Zoom Studio 1204 is a multi-effect processor offering 512 presets with space for 100 custom effects. It features real-time editing, memory mode for quick access to stored effects, and MIDI control. With 18-bit A/D and D/A converters and 44.1 kHz sampling, it delivers professional sound at a budget-friendly price.
1997
Alesis ADAT XT Digital Recorder
The Alesis ADAT XT keeps the ease of use and great sound that made the ADAT the most popular digital multitrack of our time, and adds a few new tricks of its own.
1997
Avalon Design AD2055 Music Equaliser
The Avalon AD2055 Pure Class A music equaliser is the most powerful, low noise parametric equaliser available today, or at least it was. Designed to optimise absolute signal integrity and musical performance.
1997
Quantec 2402/F Yardstick Digital Reverb
The Quantec 2402/F Yardstick room simulators are high-quality, digital sound processing devices based on the original 1982 QRS Room Simulation algorithm. More information is needed, if you can help please contact us.
1997
Sony PCM-R500 Digital Audio Recorder
Incorporating Sony's legendary high-reliability 4 D.D. Mechanism, the Sony PCM-R500 sets the standard for professional-use DAT. The Shuttle and Jog Dial offer outstanding operational ease, while extensive interface options and multiple menu modes meet a wide range of application needs.
1997
Sony PCM-3348HR DASH Multitrack Digital Recorder
The Sony PCM-3348HR is a 48-channel 16/24-bit digital multi-track audio recorder, using 1/2-inch tape in DASH (Digital Audio Stationary Head) and DASH PLUS formats.
1997
Otari MX-5050BIII 2ch Analog Audio Tape Recorder
The Otari MX-5050BIII has long been the standard in 1/4" two-track analogue recorders. It features an optimised three-head design and transformerless balanced inputs and outputs to provide superior frequency response, low distortion and high signal-to-noise performance under the most demanding conditions.
1997
Tascam DA-60 MkII Digital Audio Tape Recorder
The Tascam DA-60MKII is a synchronisable 4-head DAT powerhouse that's perfect for both production and postproduction environments. It delivers superior sound quality, full-featured functionality and durability that studio pros expect from TASCAM.
1997
Klark Teknik DN 7204 Delay + EQ
Klark Teknik offered a broad range og high quality audio processor in the 1980s & 1990s, the Klark Teknik DN 7204 was a combination Delay and EQ. Designed to meet and exceed the needs of the recording, broadcast, installation and live sound industries, the Klark Teknik DN 7204 Programmable Delay Line is a high quality, 2-input, 4-output configurable audio delay line that combines state-of-the-art DSP performance with ease of use.
1997
Lexicon PCM 91 Digital Reverberator
The Lexicon PCM 91 gives you Lexicon’s renowned high-end reverb effects with a powerful new interface that provides easy access to superbly crafted presets as well as a wealth of programming capabilities for the sound designer. The Lexicon PCM 91 contains a built-in library of 450 reverb effects that simulate realistic halls, rooms and plates, and let you create completely natural, or other-worldly spaces.
1997
Lexicon PCM 90 Digital Reverberator
The Lexicon PCM 90 gives you Lexicon’s renowned high-end reverb effects with a powerful new interface that provides easy access to superbly crafted presets as well as a wealth of programming capabilities for the sound designer. The Lexicon PCM 90 contains a built-in library of 250 reverb effects that simulate realistic halls, rooms and plates, and let you create completely natural, or other-worldly spaces.
1997
Tascam DA-98 Digital Multitrack Recorder
The Tascam DA-98 takes all the advantages offered by the DTRS format and significantly ups the ante for the professional and post-production professional alike. With enhanced A/D and D/A convertors, a comprehensive LCD display and full compatibility with the DA-88 and DA-38, the Tascam DA-98 delivers the absolute best in digital multitrack functionality.
1997
Fostex RD-8 ADAT Recorder
The Fostex RD-8 is a digital linear multitrack recorder designed specifically for the audio professional and is compatible with the ADAT format recorders from Alesis.
1997
Fostex CX-8 ADAT Recorder
The Fostex CX-8 operates up to four times faster than the original ADAT, offers an intelligent software-controlled tape transport, a solid, die cast aluminium chassis, and provides built-in digital copying and flexible autolocation, while sounding better than ever. All this at a very affordable price - a new standard in modular digital multitrack recording.
1997
Fostex D-15 DAT Recorder
The Fostex D-15 started out as the replacement model for the former D-10, but as you can see from the extensive list of new features and functionality, the D-15 represents a new level of price/performance value in a timecode capable DAT recorder.
1997
DigiTech 2112 Studio Guitar System
The DigiTech 2112 is the most powerful, versatile, and user-friendly guitar preamp/processor available. As the next evolution in high-performance guitar processing from DigiTech, the 2112 surpasses expectations, offering unmatched flexibility and control over your tone and digital effects.
1997
Ensoniq DP Pro Effects Processor
The Ensoniq DP Pro released in 1997, was the final effects processor to come out of Ensoniq. It came after the success of the DP/4, DP/4+ and DP/2 processors. Unlike the DP/4 & DP/4+, the Ensoniq DP Pro was a stereo effects processor. Sadly, two channels of processing were not all it lost; it also lost the more intuitive interface of the DP/4 series of processors.
1997
Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor
The Lexicon PCM 81 takes over where the Lexicon PCM 80 left off, and adds AES/EBU Digital I/O, includes algorithms and presets from the Pitch FX and Vocal Fix Cards, and adds 24-bit converters for even higher quality audio.
