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.
2011
Tascam X-48 MkII X-48 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation
Tascam X-48 MkII is the new and improved version of the original X-48, world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation co-developed with SaneWave. The Tascam X-48 MkII continues to integrate the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing and mixing features of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
2011
dbx 160SL Compressor/Limiter
The dbx160SL is a 2U stereo Compressor/Limiter in the tradition of the industry standard dbx160. The signal path consists of a high precision input stage followed by the worlds widest dynamic range voltage-controlled amplifier - the dbx V8™ VCA - and then an output stage with phenomenal performance.
2011
Line 6 POD HD Pro Guitar Processor
The Line 6 POD HD Pro guitar processor offers unmatched flexibility and high-quality amp modelling, effects, and customisation options for both studio and live performance.
2011
AnaMod 670 Stereo Limiter
The AnaMod 670 Stereo Limiter offers Classic Variable-Mu compression profile and vintage tone with three modes of compression and limiting, with six original 670 time constants plus two new variations.
2012
Crane Song Titan Compressor Limiter
The Crane Song Titan is an analog compressor-limiter with a very large range of color and control choices that has reset-ability
2012
Aphex Channel Master Preamp & Input Processor
The Aphex Channel Master Preamp is a microphone preamplifier used for professional recording. It has a clean sound with low noise and distortion, and includes features such as a high-pass filter, impedance control, and optical compression.
2012
Kush Clariphonic Parallel Equaliser
Behold the Clariphonic Dual-Channel Parallel Equaliser from Kush Audio, a fiendishly clever new approach to equalisation that was designed from the ground up to give you the kind of air, clarity, and presence previously found only in very expensive analog equalisers, the kind that are often old and difficult to find.
2013
Chandler Limited Zener Limiter
The Chandler Limited Zener Limiter was conceived by Chandler Limited designer Wade Goeke and is based on the vintage EMI circuits used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
2013
Cartec Audio THC Mastering Compressor
The Cartec Audio THC (Tone Harmonic Compressor) is a two-channel hybrid compressor that employs eight tubes and four discrete amplifiers to achieve a unique level of control over dynamic range, harmonic distortion content, and tonal balance.
2013
Random Access Memories
Daft Punk
There’s no denying the monumental success of Daft Punk’s album, Random Access Memories. When it graced the world with its presence in 2013, it not only shook the music industry but also became a commercial and critical phenomenon. This masterpiece debuted at number one on the charts in several countries, including the US, UK, France, […]
Engineered by: Mick Guzauski & Peter Franco
Mixed by: Mick Guzauski
2013
dbx 2231 Graphic Equaliser/Limiter with Type III
The dbx 2231 is a dual-function unit, blending a 31-band graphic equaliser with a limiter. Perfect for audio pros, it offers precise EQ for shaping and a built-in limiter for peak control. Ideal for studio, live sound, or installations, it's a compact solution for comprehensive audio processing.
2013
dbx 286s Microphone Preamplifier
The dbx 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination.
2013
dbx iEQ-31 Dual 31 Band Equaliser
With an EQ heritage that has produced countless industry-standard patents and dates back more than 30 years, the dbx iEQ-31 easily lives up to the dbx® legacy of uncompromised sonic integrity.
2013
Line 6 POD HD Pro X Guitar Processor
The Line 6 POD HD Pro X offers more power than ever to shape your sound, providing the ultimate tone palette for recreating classic sounds or exploring new ones. With HD technology, it delivers depth, character, and touch sensitivity to spark your creativity. If you're considering adding a rack-mountable multi-effects processor to your studio, the POD HD Pro X is worth a look.
2013
dbx iEQ-15 Dual 15-Band Graphic EQ with Type V NR and AFS
The dbx iEQ-15 is a powerful graphic equaliser with 15 bands, perfect for precise audio control in various settings. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it an excellent choice for both professionals and audio enthusiasts.
2013
dbx 1215 Dual Channel 15-Band Equaliser
The dbx 1215 is a versatile graphic equaliser designed for audio professionals. With its 15 bands of precision EQ, it allows for precise control over the audio spectrum, making it ideal for shaping and fine-tuning sound in various applications. Whether you're in a studio, live sound, or installed sound environment, the dbx 1215 offers reliable performance and flexibility in audio equalisation.
2013
dbx 1231 Dual Channel 31-Band Equaliser
The dbx 1231 is a high-performance graphic equaliser tailored for audio enthusiasts and professionals. Featuring 31 bands of precision EQ, it provides extensive control over the audio spectrum for shaping and optimising sound in diverse settings. With its reliable design and versatility, the dbx 1231 is a go-to choice for those seeking advanced equalisation capabilities in studio, live sound, or installed audio setups.
2013
Gyraf Audio G22 Vari-Mu Compressor
Gyraf Audio G22 is an elaborated and dual’ified version of our venerable G10 vari-mu compressor. This incarnation allows it to be dual-mono, while still keeping a backwards-compatibility “G10 mode” where one set of knobs controls real stereo compression, like you’d want most of the time in mastering.
2014
Chiswick Reach 20th Anniversary Edition Stereo Valve Compressor
The Chiswick Reach 20th Anniversary Edition Stereo Valve Compressor is all transformer coupled, all valve signal path topology, operating in true balanced class A mode. All hand wired - no PCB, valve rectification, includes sidechain modification with hi-pass filter and illuminated meters by SIFAM.
2014
Dangerous Compressor
With its sophisticated dual detector circuit, unique Smart Dynamics section, automatic attack and release function, unmatched versatility and incredibly transparent, audiophile-grade sound, The Compressor from Dangerous Music is today’s most intelligent analogue compressor, and a true modern classic.
2014
Manley Core Reference Channel Strip
Building upon its 25-year legacy producing revered recording studio equipment; Manley Labs has distilled its core technologies from this lineage. 2014 delivered the Manley Core, an innovative channel strip that combines Manley’s Greatest Hits with fresh technology.
2014
SPL Crescendo Duo Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier
The SPL Crescendo Duo Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier with 120V technology provides exceptional headroom and low noise floor.
2014
Tascam DA-3000 Audio Recorder
The Tascam DA-3000 Audio Recorder is a combined High-Quality Master Recorder and High-Quality ADDA Converter.
2014
Maselec MTC-1X Stereo Mastering Console
The Maselec MTC-1X Stereo Mastering Console measures 3 U height with a depth ‘behind panel’ of 260mm and 10kg weight.
2014
Locomotive Audio 86B-2 Vacuum Tube Preamp
The Locomotive Audio 86B-2 Vacuum Tube Preamp provides Two Huge Channels of Sweet and Harmonic Tube Preamp Gain that can sound Warm and Clean to Aggressive and Grungy.
2014
IGS Tubecore Mastering Compressor
"The IGS Tubecore is the finest mastering compressor ever created and it adds density and dimension to your mix in a magical way."
2014
IGS V8 Compressor
The IGS V8 Compressor is a fully discrete path with transformers and transistors only offering smooth and gentle compression.
2014
Drawmer 1973 3-Band FET Stereo Compressor
The award winning Drawmer 1973 is a multi-band compressor with the versatility, control and ability to shape sound that no full band compressor could ever provide and at an affordable price.
2014
dbx 676 Microphone Preamplifier
dbx Professional Products are proud to introduce the all new dbx 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip. The 676 represents all of the best of dbx’s more than 40 years of dynamics processing.
2014
WesAudio Beta76 FET Compressor/Limiter
The element responsible for the gain reduction in the WesAudio Beta76 FET Compressor/Limiter is an FET transistor, giving the effect of rapid and pure compression.
2014
IGS Rubber Bands Equaliser
The IGS Rubber Bands Equaliser offers an all tube Pultec style equaliser.
2014
ART SCL2 Stereo Compressor Limiter
The SCL2 is a highly sophisticated and flexible dynamics processor designed for easy operation and great tone.
2014
IGS Volfram Limiter
The IGS Zolfram Limiter is a dual mono version of the legendary 1176 limiter, used on thousands of recordings around the world.
2014
IGS iQ Inductor Equaliser
The IGS iQ Inductor Equaliser offers the sweetest parametric EQ sound, with inductors offering similar saturation to transformers.
2015
Locomotive Audio 14B Variable MU Compressor
Just like its popular vintage inspirations, the Gates Sta-Level, UA 175B, RCA BA-6A and Collins 26U, the results are a sound that cannot be replicated with any other method of gain reduction. The Locomotive Audio 14B delivers!
