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.

2014
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 2014

MOTU 8M Audio Interface

The MOTU 8M is a professional audio interface featuring eight pristine mic preamps, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It offers ultra-low latency, ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters for exceptional audio quality, and versatile connectivity via Thunderbolt, USB, and Ethernet.
2014
Released in 2014

MOTU 16A Audio Interface

The MOTU 16A is a professional audio interface with 16 analogue inputs and outputs, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It features ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, ultra-low latency via Thunderbolt and USB, and a powerful 48-channel mixer with modelled analogue EQ and compression.
2014
Released in 2014

IGS V8 Compressor

The IGS V8 Compressor is a fully discrete path with transformers and transistors only offering smooth and gentle compression.
2014
Released in 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
Released in 2014

MOTU 24Ai Audio Interface

The MOTU 24Ai is a professional audio interface with 24 balanced analogue inputs, 48 digital channels via ADAT, and a total of 72 audio channels. It features USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible control via a web app, ideal for studio and live environments.
2014
Released in 2014

MOTU 24Ao Audio Interface

The MOTU 24Ao is a professional audio interface offering 24 balanced analogue outputs with exceptional 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD+N. It features 48 digital channels via ADAT, advanced AVB Ethernet networking, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible routing. Ideal for studio and live use, it supports universal connectivity and web-based control.
2014
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 2014

IGS Rubber Bands Equaliser

The IGS Rubber Bands Equaliser offers an all tube Pultec style equaliser.
2014
Released in 2014

MOTU Monitor 8 Audio Interface

The MOTU Monitor 8 is a combined monitor mixer, headphone amplifier, and audio interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, and a 48-channel digital mixer. It offers high-quality audio, flexible routing, and wireless control, perfect for studio and live use.
2014
Released in 2014

TUBE-TECH SMC 2B Multiband Compressor

The TUBE-TECH SMC 2B Stereo Multiband Compressor features three independent optical stereo compressors. It offers wide 3-band level control combined with individual compression for each band, delivering exceptional results on the main mix bus, drum buses, instrument groups, and individual tracks.
2014
Released in 2014

TUBE-TECH MP 2A Dual Mic Preamplifier

The TUBE-TECH MP 2A is a mic preamp/DI unit built on a classic TUBE-TECH design, now enhanced with higher fidelity and additional features. These include an impedance switch for optimal input matching with various microphones, an overload indicator, and 2 dB gain steps for precise control.
2014
Released in 2014

ART SCL2 Stereo Compressor Limiter

The SCL2 is a highly sophisticated and flexible dynamics processor designed for easy operation and great tone.
2014
Released in 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
Released in 2014

IGS iQ Inductor Equaliser

The IGS iQ Inductor Equaliser offers the sweetest parametric EQ sound, with inductors offering similar saturation to transformers.
2015
Released in 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!
2015
Released in 2015

Dangerous Convert-2 Converter

The Dangerous the Convert-2 tops an elite class of dedicated stereo digital-to-analogue converters in both sound and ease of use. The Convert-2 goes beyond transparency - you won’t just hear everything; you’ll hear it beautifully.
2015
Released in 2015

Burl Audio B2 Bomber DAC

The Burl Audio B2 Bomber DAC is a high quality 2-channel 192kHz digital to analogue converter.
2015
Released in 2015

Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC

The Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC is a high quality 2-channel 192kHz analogue to digital converter.
2015
Released in 2015

IGS Double Triode Limiter

The IGS Double Triode Limiter is more than classic tube triode microphone preamp. The old-fashioned design was upgraded with a musical opto-limiter. The limiter is based on circuit used in 60’s and 70’s.
2015
Released in 2015

IGS Spring Time Analogue Studio Reverb

The IGS Spring Time is a 4-channel analogue studio reverb built using pairs of springs. One short and one long pair. Every channel has separate wet and dry volume knobs. Also, each channel has a 3 band EQ for the wet signal.
2015
Released in 2015

Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722 Compressor Limiter

The Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722 is a fluid integrated mixing signal chain in a single rack space.
2015
Released in 2015

Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Compressor Limiter

The Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Limiter/Compressor is an evolution of our passion for FET compressors and classic analogue recording chains.
2015
Released in 2015

Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier

The Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier is based on a Bill Putnam classic, the UA 176.
2015
Released in 2015

MOTU 112D Audio Interface

The MOTU 112D is a digital audio interface with 112 channels, offering Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB 2.0 connectivity. It features 24 AES/EBU, 24 ADAT optical, and 64 MADI I/O channels with ultra-low latency and advanced routing. The built-in 48-channel digital mixer and flexible format conversion make it ideal for professional studio and live use.
2015
Released in 2015

Manley Force Four Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier

From America's premier high-end studio gear manufacturer, the Manley Force contains four channels of real High Voltage vacuum tube microphone preamplifiers extracted from the hugely popular and award-winning Manley CORE®, housed in an exquisitely gorgeous chassis, and meticulously hand-crafted in California.
2015
Released in 2015

Manley ELOP+ Stereo Optical Vacuum Tube Limiter Compressor

Since the early 1990’s, the Manley ELOP® stereo electro-optical limiter has been a tracking hero - effortlessly controlling dynamics on countless records around the globe and delivering the coveted classic, all-tube sound for which Manley Labs is known.
2015
Released in 2015

Locomotive Audio WT-72 Valve Mic Preamp

The Locomotive Audio WT-72 is a two-channel all-tube equaliser that is renowned for its warm and musical sound and is commonly used in professional recording studios for mixing and mastering applications.
2015
Released in 2015

Tascam HS-20 Network Recorder

The Tascam HS-20 is a professional solid-state audio recorder and player, built for the needs of network-connected installations. Reliable recording and playback can be controlled, accessed, and scheduled from an internet connection, allowing remote access without visiting the site.
2015
Released in 2015

TUBE-TECH HLT 2A Equaliser

The TUBE-TECH HLT 2A is a unique equaliser, blending high and low shelving EQ, high and low cut filters, and an innovative "tilt" midrange EQ. This is the first time such a filter combination has been created in the analogue domain.
2015
Released in 2015

SPL IRON Mastering Compressor

As a mastering compressor, the SPL IRON is inspired by the legendary vintage tube compressors à la Fairchild, Collins or Gates and has been developed in a way to give modern productions more energy and power with the advantages of the 120V technology.
2015
Released in 2015

Drawmer 1978 Stereo Tone Shaping FET Compressor

The award-winning Drawmer 1978 boasts an unparalleled array of controls, offering complete mastery over your mix, all within a deceptively simple 1U frame.