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.
Jump
Van Halen
Van Halen’s hit single Jump was an instant classic, dominating the airwaves in the 1980s and still captivating audiences to this day. It’s notable for its prominent use of keyboards, a departure from the band’s usual hard rock guitar-driven sound. In fact, it wasn’t until later that many realized that Jump was actually a Van […]
Sony PCM-1630 Audio Processor
Yamaha REV7 Digital Reverberator
Centerfield
John Fogerty
John Fogerty’s Centerfield, released in 1985, marked a triumphant return for the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman. After nearly a decade of silence following legal disputes and creative struggles, Fogerty re-emerged with an album that showcased his talent and reignited his career. The title track, Centerfield, became an anthem not only for baseball fans but […]
Studer A721 Cassette Tape Recorder
Lexicon 224X Digital Reverberator
Roland SRV-2000 MIDI Digital Reverb
Ursa Major MSP-126 Multi-Tap Stereo Processor
EMT 252 Digital Reverb
Lexicon PCM 70 Digital Effects Processor
ART DR2a Digital Reverberation System
Money For Nothing
Dire Straits
Money for Nothing, the hit single from the album Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, is a timeless classic that enjoyed massive success in 1985, topping the charts as the band’s only number one record. The song received constant airplay on both radio and MTV, quickly becoming one of the most-played tracks in the history […]
Korg GR-1 Gated Reverb
Road To Nowhere
Talking Heads
Talking Heads had a standout year in 1985 with hit after hit from their album Little Creatures, which is widely regarded as their finest work. The band had already gained recognition for their live performances with the successful Stop Making Sense album, which showcased their ability to perform their hits in a way that exceeded […]
The Sweetest Taboo
Sade
When Sade burst onto the music scene in the 1980s, their sophisticated adult contemporary sound was a breath of fresh air. While the radio airwaves were filled with the sounds of new wave music, Sade’s music was in a class of its own, offering a polished and refined sound that captured the hearts of listeners […]
Akai S612 MIDI Digital Sampler
Eventide Model H969 Harmonizer®
Kyrie
Mr Mister
Mr Mister is an iconic band from the 80s, known for their hit song Kyrie from the album Welcome to the Real World. The track is a shining example of pop/rock from the period, with stunning vocals by Richard Page that have stood the test of time. The recording of Kyrie utilized many of the classic pieces […]