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.
2008
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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.
2008
Released in 2008
Korg MR-2000S 1-Bit Studio Recorder
The Korg MR-2000S is an ultra-high-quality recorder capable of recording and playing back in DVD audio format (24bit/192 kHz), SACD (Super Audio CD) quality (1-bit/2.8 MHz), and an even higher-quality 1-bit/5.6 MHz format. Additionally, it can also play back MP3 files, which are commonly used in computers and many portable digital audio devices.
2008
Released in 2008
TC Electronic G-Force Guitar Processor
The iconic TC Electronic G-Force offers a wide range of exceptional sound effects in a single rack unit that’s both easy to program and enjoyable to use. With cutting-edge DSP technology and 24-bit resolution, it provides immense memory, fast processing, and top-tier sound quality.
2008
Released in 2008
TL Audio A3 Channel Strip
The TL Audio A3 Channel Strip is a single channel unit, accepting mic, line and instrument inputs. Processing includes gain and phase control, compression and equalisation. A tube stage may be switched into the signal path, with variable drive control.
2008
Released in 2008
TL Audio A4 Ebony Summer
The TL Audio A4 Ebony Summer was a discrete Class A 16x2 summing mixer featuring a Class A circuitry throughout its signal path, with fully balanced inputs and outputs.
2008
Released in 2008
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
Shadow Hills Industries (to use their full name) is a company that produces and sells one of the finest compressors ever made, a true modern classic by any standard. The fact anyone knows about the Shadow Hills brand at all is amazing, given that their website is so out of date and inaccessible to most people, but despite that, this compressor has become legendary.
2008
Released in 2008
Tegeler Magnetismus 2 Transient Shaper
The Tegeler Magnetismus 2 is designed for processing drums and other transient-rich signals such as acoustic guitars.
2009
Released in 2009
Crane Song Ibis Equaliser
Crane Song Ibis is an analogue equaliser that boldly takes equalisation to a new level of musicality.
2009
Released in 2009
SPL Frontliner Channel Strip
The SPL Frontliner has everything to record voices and instruments in perfect quality: Positioned even above the already legendary Channel One, the Frontliner combines preamp, de-esser, EQ and compressor, tube saturation, which can be used individually or in combination.
2009
Released in 2009
Klark Teknik DN 9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder
The Klark Teknik DN 9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder offers 96 Tracks of high-resolution recording at 24-bit/96kHz for up to 9 hours and can be integrated with a Midas digital console making it the ideal recorder for live recording rigs the world over.
2009
Released in 2009
Anamod ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator
The Anamod ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator uses the revolutionary AnaMod Process™ for modeling complex analog circuitry entirely in the analog domain. Specially developed analog building blocks are coded to replicate the behavior of analog tape.
2009
Released in 2009
Lexicon PCM92 Digital Reverb
The Lexicon PCM 92 is quite likely the last high-end reverb/effects processor we are ever likely to see come out of Lexicon sadly...Whether you require perfection on stage or the gold standard in the recording studio, the Lexicon PCM92 delivers the versatility and smooth, rich sound that is unmistakably Lexicon.
2009
Released in 2009
TUBE-TECH MEC 1A Recording Channel
The TUBE-TECH MEC 1A is a single-channel recording unit featuring a tube-based mic preamp, equaliser, and compressor. It uses a tube operational amplifier for its filters and includes fully floating transformers for input and output. Most DC voltages are stabilised, ensuring high-quality performance.
2009
Released in 2009
TC Electronic G-Major 2 Guitar Processor
The TC Electronic G-Major 2 is a rack unit for guitarists, featuring high-quality TC Electronic effects, easy integration, and new additions like Tri-chorus and Univibe. It offers simple control and can be edited on the fly or via a PC/Mac editor.
2009
Released in 2009
TUBE-TECH CL 2A Dual Compressor
The TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor featuring two independent, linkable channels. Renowned for its versatility, the CL 2A delivers exceptional results on all audio sources and is highly regarded as a reliable "problem solver" for precise and delicate gain control applications.
2009
Released in 2009
Neve 2254/R Limiter Compressor
Designed in 1969, the original Neve® 2254 mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Forty years on, the 2254’s successor, the Neve 2254/R mono limiter/compressor represents another milestone.
2010
Released in 2010
Tascam HS-2000 Broadcast Recorder
The Tascam HS-2000 Broadcast Recorder is a 2-channel recorder/player purpose-built for broadcasting operations.
2010
Released in 2010
Tascam HS-4000 4-Track Broadcast Recorder
The Tascam HS-4000 4-Track Broadcast Recorder is a 4-channel recorder/player purpose built for broadcasting operations.
2010
Released in 2010
Tascam HS-2 Solid-State Recorder
The Tascam HS-2 Solid-State Recorder is the perfect replacement for timecode DAT and MD recorders. It provides up to 192kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file stereo recording. Its feature-rich flexibility and reliability is perfect for broadcast, postproduction and professional audio applications.
2010
Released in 2010
Tascam HS-8 Solid-State Recorder
The Tascam HS-8 is an 8-channel audio recorder that employs CF cards as its recording media. It exhibits high performance capabilities in surround sound recording, as well as when used as a master recorder for surround sounds and as a backup recorder for computer recording.
2010
Released in 2010
Drawmer S3 Multi-Band Stereo Tube Compressor
The Drawmer S3 Stereo Three Band Tube Compressor incorporates the very latest in Ivor Drawmer designs and the aim from the very beginning was to create a ‘no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
2010
Released in 2010
Focusrite ISA Two Microphone Preamplifier
Focusrite ISA Two brings together a totally independent pair of classic ISA microphone preamps from the original ISA 110 module, combining the best of traditional solid-state electronics with the original input transformer specified by Rupert Neve – the Lundahl LL1538.
2010
Released in 2010
Manley Voxbox Channel Strip
The Manley Voxbox combines the Manley Mono Mic Preamp, the ELOP reborn as a lower ratio compressor, the MID EQ blown out as a full range PEAK-DIP-PEAK EQ, and a DeEsser with a second ELOP limiter at the end.
2010
Released in 2010
Al.So Hellax Mono Compressor/Limiter
The Al.So Hellax is a mono optical compressor/limiter offering a very low distortion rate with side-chain filters and blend feature, and is 100% made in France.
2010
Released in 2010
Drawmer S2 Dual Channel Tube Compressor
The Drawmer S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor is the latest product to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high end designs and offers an ‘all tube - no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
2010
Released in 2010
Acme Opticom XLA-3 MkIII Limiter
The Acme Opticom XLA-3 is an all-tube optical limiter inspired by the Teletronix LA2A, featuring a unique triple optoelectronic circuit. It offers versatile compression tones, from clean to harmonically rich to dirty, with improved speed and flexibility.
2011
Released in 2011
Gyraf Audio G9 Mic Preamp
The Gyraf Audio G9 is a dual true tube microphone preamp – made like our mother did it. It’s a simple, yet powerful unit, based on a variable-gain input tube stage driving a tube SRPP output stage. No silicon or other crap in signal path.
2011
Released in 2011
Roland R-1000 48-Track Recorder/Player
The Roland R-1000 is an intuitive stand alone, dedicated recorder/player designed to work with the V-Mixing System in any live event or production. You can also connect and use the R-1000 with any digital console that has MADI output capabilities by using the Roland S-MADI REAC MADI Bridge.
