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.
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
Buzz Audio DBC-20 Diode Bridge Compressor
The Buzz Audio DBC-20 is a Class A stereo diode bridge compressor delivering bold, vintage-style compression with modern flexibility, including parallel mix control, sidechain options, and discrete circuitry.
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
Rupert Neve 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer
The Rupert Neve 5059 SATELLITE is a 16 x 2+2 summing mixer featuring class-A circuitry, custom transformers, channel inserts, and dual stereo outputs. It offers Silk Red and Silk Blue modes with a Texture control for custom harmonic saturation, enabling rich analogue tone or clean sound. Designed for seamless DAW integration, it delivers classic Rupert Neve warmth and flexibility in a 2U rack format.
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.
2015
Released in 2015
Neve 1073DPX Microphone Preamplifier
The Neve 1073DPX has two channels of 1073® Class A design microphone preamplifiers, each with 3-band EQ (fixed HF plus two switchable bands with cut/boost capability) and a high pass filter.
2015
Released in 2015
Burl Audio B26 Orca Control Room Monitor
The Burl Audio B26 Orca is the most highly evolved of all aquatic species. One who uses sonic superiority and harmony to dominate his environment, the ORCA is the APEX PREDATOR of all of the oceans of the Earth. Thriving off of the Island of VANCOUVER, pods of ORCAS silently stalk their prey, present just under the surface, listening, threatening.
2015
Released in 2015
Neve 33609/N Stereo Limiter Compressor
The Neve 33609/N is a desert island stereo compressor offering comprehensive limiting and compression facilities, ideal for music recording, mastering, post-production and broadcast applications.
2016
Released in 2016
Locomotive Audio WT-COMP Compressor
The Locomotive Audio WT-COMP Compressor will put a stamp on any material run through its circuitry. The smooth and euphonic sound of soft-knee vari-mu compression paired with thick, distinct and colourful harmonic saturation makes the Weight Tank Compressor very unique.
2016
Released in 2016
Crane Song Solaris Quantum DA Converter
The Crane Song Solaris Quantum DAC is a 2 channel Digital-to-Analog Converter, designed by Dave Hill. It is centred around a 32-bit converter and 32 bit ASRC (Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter) that up-samples to 211kHz in order to reduce jitter.
2016
Released in 2016
Stam SA-4000 Mk3 VCA Bus Compressor
The Stam SA4000 Mk3 is the legendary stereo bus compressor replica that will give your mixes the ultimate glue and character from two different vintage consoles in one unit.
2016
Released in 2016
Electronaut M97 Compressor Limiter
The Electronaut M97 is a modern take on an idea that has been evolving for 70 years — a triode amplifier with a variable amplification factor (expressed mathematically as ‘µ’ or ‘mu’), configured to provide dynamic range compression and limiting for high-quality audio.
2016
Released in 2016
Overstayer M-A-S Model 8101
The Overstayer M-A-S Model 8101 gives you the harmonic character and peak rounding of classic recording and mixing chains in a simple, highly controllable rack-mount unit.
2016
Released in 2016
Grace Design m108 Microphone Preamplifier
The Grace Design m108 is an 8-channel remote-controlled microphone preamplifier and A/D converter, offering transparent preamplification, high-resolution conversion, and advanced clocking for jitter-free performance. Featuring an intuitive interface with an OLED display and flexible digital outputs, including USB and optional Dante, it delivers exceptional audio quality and seamless integration into professional setups.
2016
Released in 2016
Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor
The Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor uses the special T-Bar mod tube front end of the legendary Variable Mu® with same super smooth side chain and timing characteristics followed by a high voltage discrete and FET solid-state amplifying and output stage for a faster and punchier audio path.
2016
Released in 2016
ART Digital MPA-II Microphone Preamplifier
The all new ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone.
2016
Released in 2016
Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor
The Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor is a recreation of one of the most coveted audio valve compressors of all time, the legendary EMI/Abbey Road RS124, reimagined for use in the modern studio environment.
2016
Released in 2016
Sonic Farm Xcalibur Saturation Preamplifier
The demand for a preamp that can elevate music production to new heights has been resounding, and now that very solution is at hand with the Sonic Farm Xcalibur and Xcalibur JC Saturation Preamplifiers.
2016
Released in 2016
WesAudio TIMBRE Vari-Mu Compressor
WesAudio TIMBRE - an all tube vari-mu compressor based on the 6386 tube, inspired by the old, famous and much desired Gates STA-Level compressor.
2016
Released in 2016
Buzz Audio DBC-M Mastering Compressor
The Buzz Audio DBC-M is a stereo Class A diode bridge compressor designed for mastering, combining vintage tonal character with precise modern control. Featuring stepped Elma controls, mid/side processing, and built-in parallel compression, it delivers rich, punchy dynamics with the accuracy needed for high-end mastering work.
2016
Released in 2016
SPL PQ Mastering Equaliser
The SPL PQ is a unique equaliser, for several reasons. It has two times five fully parametric filter bands, each of which can be switched between constant Q and proportional Q! And there’s sheer unlimited headroom and a very special kind of EQ sound – thanks to 120V technology.
2016
Released in 2016
Undertone Audio UnFairchild 670M II Compressor
The Undertone Audio UnFairchild 670M II Compressor combines vintage warmth with modern precision. Rooted in the classic Fairchild 670, it offers rich harmonic saturation and exceptional dynamic control, making it a versatile tool for audio professionals.
2016
Released in 2016
Undertone Audio MPEQ-1 Equaliser
The Undertone Audio MPEQ-1 is one of the most powerful and musical Class A equalisers ever built as well as a wonderfully flexible, beautiful sounding Class A Mic Preamp/DI.
2016
Released in 2016
Undertone Audio MPDI-4 Microphone Preamplifier
The Undertone Audio MPDI-4 Microphone Preamplifier is a compact powerhouse, providing four channels of high-quality preamplification for your audio needs. Whether you're recording in a studio or on the go, this versatile unit ensures that your sound remains clear and transparent, making it a valuable addition to your audio setup.
2016
Released in 2016
Thermionic Culture Fat Bustard II Valve Mixer
The Thermionic Culture Fat Bustard II is an all-valve passive input summing mixer with 14 inputs with 4 stereo inputs, 4 mono pan-able inputs and 2 'Aux' inputs with a pan switch.
2016
Released in 2016
AudioScape Buss Compressor
The AudioScape Buss Compressor is a meticulously crafted, sonically authentic recreation of the iconic British console centre-section Quad Compressor, capturing its legendary sound. Handbuilt in the USA with uncompromising precision!
2016
Released in 2016
Tegeler Vari Tube Recording Channel
Tegeler Vari Tube Recording Channel, a dual mono (stereo) tube based dynamic compressor for recording applications in professional recording studios. This item doesn’t include any function to transmit radio waves.
