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.
2013
Released in 2013
TUBE-TECH ME 1B Midrange Equaliser
The TUBE-TECH ME 1B is a passive, all-tube midrange equaliser inspired by the Pultec MEQ-5, featuring two boost sections and one dip section. With a broader bandwidth for smooth and musical EQ, it’s ideal for vocals, instruments, and midrange sources. It pairs perfectly with the PE 1C and is great for adding warmth and character, including the iconic Motown midrange sound.
2013
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 2014
MOTU 828x Audio Interface
The MOTU 828x is a professional 28-in/30-out audio interface with Thunderbolt and USB connectivity, high-resolution 192 kHz audio, and built-in DSP effects. It features extensive analogue and digital I/O, zero-latency monitoring, and standalone mixing capability. Housed in a durable aluminium chassis, it is ideal for both studio and live use.
2014
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
Released in 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
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
Tascam CG-1000 Master Clock Generator
The Tascam CG-1000 is a master clock generator built around a high-precision OCXO (Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator), delivering outstanding timing accuracy for professional audio environments. Featuring advanced jitter management and a glitch-free relocking circuit, it ensures rock-solid clock stability. Designed for recording studios, sound engineers, and musicians, the CG-1000 offers exceptional performance in a compact, studio-ready format.
2014
Released in 2014
Tascam CG-1800 Master Clock Generator
The Tascam CG-1800 is a high-precision master clock generator featuring a temperature-stable OCXO, multiple digital and video outputs, and advanced jitter management. Designed for large-scale sync systems, it supports NTSC, PAL, HD Tri-level, and up to 256×Fs word clock rates. Key features include glitch-free relocking, self-calibration via GPS input, logging and analysis tools, and rugged build quality with Amphenol connectors.
2014
Released in 2014
Tascam CG-2000 Master Clock Generator
The Tascam CG-2000 is a high-end master clock generator designed for broadcast and post-production, featuring redundant power and clock inputs, ultra-stable OCXO oscillator, advanced jitter management, and glitch-free relocking. With 12 word clock, 4 video, and multiple digital outputs, plus support for GPS calibration and detailed logging, it delivers precision and reliability in mission-critical sync systems.
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.
