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Guitar Effects Processor

Our Guitar Effects Processor section features effects specifically designed for guitars, or those widely embraced by guitarists for their effectiveness with effects like harmonising, delays, and reverbs. Many of the early effects designed specifically for guitars include distortion effects, which helped define the category, as distortion wasn’t widely used for other purposes at the time. If you think we’ve missed a device that should be included, feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Released in 1982
The Korg SDD-3000 is one of those effects that has retained it’s appeal even after decades of newer product coming after it. The Korg SDD-3000 digital delay has remained so popular that Korg themselves have re-introduced it in a guitar pedal form, as it was guitarists that fell in love with this very capable delay.
Released in 1985
Eventide’s newest Harmonizer in 1985 was the Eventide Model H969, which expanded on Eventide’s already capable Eventide Model H949 Harmonizer. The Eventide Model H969’s new ProPitch digital electronic-splicing algorithm gives you the cleanest, most glitch-free pitch change ever. Deglitching is active over a wider bandwidth, too – a full octave wider.
Released in 1986
When the TC Electronic TC 2290 arrived in 1986, it changes the landscape for digital delays forever and it is still in use around the world today because of its unique abilities. The TC Electronic TC 2290 was so iconic during the mid to late eighties, and it continued to show up everywhere in both studios and on stage with some of the biggest guitarists in history.
Released in 1987
There is perhaps no more revered effects box in history, as the Eventide H3000. To many it has never been bettered, and never will. More than thirty years since it was first introduced, the Eventide H3000 is still used in studios around the globe and on stage by musicians everywhere.
Released in 1987
Yamaha was on a roll with the great success of their SPX90 and SPX90 II multi-effects processors, and expanded the line up with the SPX50D. The Yamaha SPX50D added distortion to the list of effects, clearly aiming the processor towards guitarists and perhaps trying to compete with the success Eventide were enjoying with their processors.
Released in 1987
The Roland GP-8 Guitar Effects Processor offers eight programmable effects, customisable patches, and easy control via the optional FC-100 Foot Controller. With user-friendly features like the Alpha-Dial and back-lit LCD, it’s ideal for live and studio use.
Released in 1988
The Korg A3 Performance Signal Processor offers 41 dynamic effects and 200 effect chains, allowing for instant recall and seamless integration of complex sound combinations, making it ideal for both studio and live performance settings.
Released in 1988
The Yamaha GEP50 Guitar Effects Processor is a versatile device offering 50 pre-programmed effects, including distortion, reverb, echo, and more. It also features 50 user memory locations for custom effect storage, an INSERT loop for adding a second signal processor, and MIDI compatibility for remote control. To fully utilise its capabilities, it’s recommended to read the manual thoroughly.
Released in 1990
The Korg A2 Signal Processor provides 102 Separate Effects and 97 Effect Chains that work very well with guitars: all with Professional Quality, Studio Sophistication built in.
Released in 1990
The Yamaha FX900 Simul-Effect Processor offers flexible control of up to seven effects with 100 presets and real-time control options. It delivers high-quality sound with advanced A/D and D/A conversion for various applications like guitar, bass, and vocals.
Released in 1991
Korg had made a number of effects units by the time the Korg A1 was released, and for this unit they went all out to match the competition. The Korg A1 was designed to surpass the usual limitations of digital multi-effect processors.
Released in 1991
The Zoom 9030 is a versatile multi-effect device with 47 built-in effects, intuitive controls, analogue distortion, real-time modulation, and support for external effect devices, offering dynamic sound processing for a wide range of applications.
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