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.

2006

Tascam DV-RA1000HD Audio Master Recorder

The Tascam DV-RA1000HD shatters the price barrier to recording mixes and TEC award winning DV-RA1000HD masters to Direct Stream Digital, Sony's 2.822MHz/1-bit "Super Audio" format that must be heard to be believed. The stereo recorder captures audio from 44.1kHz to 192kHz as WAV files. In addition, the breakthrough DSD recording format adds incredible detail with all of the depth and imaging of quality analog recording.
2006

Lexicon MX400 4-in/4-out Reverb/Effects Processor

You want the rich, luscious sound that’s defined studio reverb for three decades: a genuine Lexicon hardware processor. But you also want the flexibility of programming high-quality effects right inside your DAW program…without bogging down your CPU or resorting to expensive processing cards.
2006

Lexicon MX400XL 4-in/4-out Reverb/Effects Processor

You want the rich, luscious sound that’s defined studio reverb for three decades: then you need a genuine Lexicon hardware processor like the MX400XL. But you also want the flexibility of programming high-quality effects right inside your DAW program…without bogging down your CPU or resorting to expensive processing cards.
2006

Klark Teknik DN370 Graphic Equaliser

The Klark Teknik DN370 is the latest evolutionary step in a process of design refinement that goes back over 30 years. With DN370 we’ve started from the ground up and produced a unit that is totally without compromise, and one that we believe is the finest professional graphic equaliser in the world today. It also perfectly complements the existing Klark Teknik range of equalisers, both analogue and digital.
2006

Electronaut M63 Microphone Preamplifier

Enter audio excellence with the Electronaut M63 Microphone Preamplifier. Combining cutting-edge tech and vintage design, it features Lundahl Amorphous-Core Audio Transformers, 63 dB gain, and a reliable tube-rectified power supply. This preamp is your gateway to sonic brilliance.
2006

Eventide H7600 Ultra Harmonizer® Effects System

The Eventide H7600 provides 1100 preset-algorithms, 174-second sampler, and sorting capabilities for unprecedented stereo effects processing prowess.
2006

Welcome to the Black Parade

My Chemical Romance

The release of Welcome to the Black Parade, My Chemical Romance’s first single from their third studio album, The Black Parade, marked a defining moment in the annals of music history. This epic song, constructed from an astonishing amalgamation of over 150 recorded tracks, presented an immensely challenging endeavor for any mix engineer. However, what […]

Engineered by: Doug McKean
Mixed by: Chris Lord Alge
2006

Tegeler Vari-Tube Compressor

Tegeler Vari-Tube Compressor is a Vari Tube Compressor for Mastering and/or Bus Compressor duties.
2007

Focusrite ISA 428 MkII Microphone Preamplifier

The Focusrite ISA 428 MkII incorporates four of Focusrite's renowned mic pres in a simple-to-operate 2U enclosure, placing four mic preamps, instrument inputs and line ins at your fingertips.
2007

Tascam X-48 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation

Tascam X-48 was the world’s first standalone 48 track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. It integrated the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
2007

Lexicon MX300 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor

The Lexicon MX300 is designed to be ultra-easy-to use in demanding live sound situations, as well as in the studio environment. Lexicon's revolutionary MX200 and MX400 changed everything. The great sound of a hardware Lexicon reverb — plus the ability to put that power to work as part of your DAW workflow via plug-ins (32-bit only).
2007

TC Electronic Digital Konnekt x32

TC Electronic Digital Konnekt x32 is every studio's missing link, integrating digital equipment with computer-based recording setups. TC Electronic Digital Konnekt x32 is the utility product fitting the needs of project studios and other digital setups in need of a 'Swiss army knife" in digital signal handling.
2007

Al.So Dynax 2 Stereo Compressor

The Al.So Dynax 2 is a stereo optical compressor/limiter offering a very low distortion rate with unique "AntiDyna" feature, and is 100% made in France.
2007

Al.So Dynax M Stereo Compressor/Limiter

The Also Dynax M is a mastering grade stereo optical compressor/limiter offering a very low distortion rate and 7 side-chain filters and it is 100% made in France.
2007

Lexicon PCM96 Digital Reverb

An artful blend of heritage and innovation, the Lexicon PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor delivers 28 new and legendary Lexicon reverbs, delays and modulation effects straight into your DAW. Appearing for the first time in the new Lexicon PCM 96 are new Room and Hall algorithms, plus an assortment of new mono reverbs and effects.
2007

Bricasti Design M7 Stereo Reverb Processor

Bricasti Design came along in 2007 and unleashed one of the greatest sounding reverbs of all time, the Bricasti Design M7, a stunning digital reverb. The Bricasti Design M7 provides the highest level of musicality and ease of control imaginable in a processor dedicated to the task of reverberation.
2007

SPL PassEQ Passive Mastering Equaliser

In the SPL PASSEQ they have revived the concept of the passive equaliser that was used in the 50’s and 60’s. The charming sound of this vintage technology combined with the modern 120V technology results in a very special equaliser.
2007

Elysia Museq Mastering Equaliser

The Elysia Museq is an equaliser that combines premium sound shaping with optimally matched parameters and highest quality components, enabling the user to create musical results in no time at all.
2007

API 5500 Dual Equaliser

The beginnings of the API 5500 circuit can be traced back to the original 550 equaliser designed by Saul Walker, the founder of Automated Processes Inc.
2008

Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface

The Universal Audio 2192 Master Audio Interface is the perfect two-channel master audio interface for every digital studio. It was also one of the sweetest sounding converters ever made, not deadly accurate, but truly musical.
2008

Quantec 2492 Yardstick Digital Reverb

The Quantec 2492 Yardstick room simulators are high-quality, digital sound processing devices based on the original 1982 QRS Room Simulation algorithm. The Quantec 2492 Yardstick is a stereo device equipped with2 digital AES3 input channels and 2 digital AES3 output channels.
2008

Neve 8801 Channel Strip

Combining the iconic Neve® mic preamplifier, powerful EQ and the incredible 88R dynamics processor; the 8801 delivers Neve console sound in a convenient 1U rackmount design, with the convenience of Total Recall™ and digital conversion.
2008

Fostex UR-2 Stereo Rack Recorder

The Fostex UR-2 is a 1 U rack size stereo audio recorder using SD card and USB storage device that is flexibly adapting to the wide variety of playback requirements.
2008

Langevin Mini Massive

The Langevin Mini Massive is the little brother to Manley's Massive Passive EQ.
2008

Universal Audio LA610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel

The Universal Audio LA610 MkII combines a hand-built in the USA, all-tube, vintage mic preamp design - heard on classic albums by Coldplay, The Beach Boys, and Van Halen - with authentic Teletronix T4 opto-compression circuitry.
2008

Manley Backbone Mastering Insert Switcher

A mastering engineer's dream to the world, the Manley Backbone mastering insert switcher. This unit is the centrepiece of a mastering system allowing precise control and manipulation of up to eight pieces of outboard gear.
2008

Weiss DS1 Mk3 Digital De-Esser Compressor Limiter

For precise and musical dynamics control, the Weiss DS1 Mk3 is one of the most revered dynamics processors ever created. Leading mastering and mixing engineers praise its transparency, unique feature set, and versatility.
2008

Requisite L2M Mastering Limiter MkIII

The Requisite L2M Mastering Limiter MkIII is a high-end analogue hardware limiter designed for mastering engineers and is known for its transparent sound and precise control over dynamics.
2008

Requisite PAL Plus Preamplifier & Limiter Mk III

The Requisite PAL Preamplifier and Limiter is now in its Mk III version but retains all the goodness of previous version with some sonic improvements.
2008

TL Audio 5021 Dual Valve Compressor

Valve compression is now universally recognised as one of the essential tools for today’s recording engineer.
2008

ART MPA Gold Two Channel Microphone Preamplifier

The ART MPA Gold Two-Channel microphone preamplifiers use differential input Class-A two-channel tube microphone preamp design with variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage to create the most versatile high performance microphone preamplifiers in its class. It delivers unmatched warmth, presence and clarity.
2008

ART Pro Channel Professional Tube Microphone Preamplifier

The ART Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world’s most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product – creating the world’s best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel.
2008

TL Audio A1 Dual Preamp

The TL Audio A1 Dual Preamp features two independent channels, with each channel offering mic and instrument inputs.
2008

Elysia Alpha Compressor

The Elysia Alpha Compressor has earned its status as a contemporary masterpiece, solidifying its position as a potent instrument for professional dynamic manipulation since its debut in 2008.
2008

TL Audio A2 Stereo Processor

The TL Audio A2 Stereo Processor is a dedicated stereo unit, providing gain and phase control, compression and equalisation. A tube stage is available to each signal path, with variable drive control.