Released in 1968

EMT 970 Sound Retardation System

The EMT 970 Audio Delay Unit is a professional-grade device designed to manipulate sound transmission times with precision and reliability. Engineered for studio and broadcast environments, it utilises advanced mechanical and electronic components to deliver consistent performance and versatile applications, including enhancing room acoustics, synchronising audio for broadcasts, and creating creative effects in music production. Its robust construction and innovative design make it a highly valued tool in professional audio workflows.

Released in 1971

Eventide Instant Phaser

The Eventide Clockworks Instant Phaser was designed specifically to eliminate the costly and tedious job of setting up and implementing the special effect known as phasing or flanging.

Released in 1974

Roland RE-201 Space Echo

The Roland RE-201 when it was released in 1974, was an engineering masterpiece. It featured a sophisticated tape-echo effect and a built-in spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes.

Released in 1975

MXR Auto Phaser

The MXR Auto Phaser is a professional phasing unit with low distortion, minimal noise, and a wide range of effects. It features easy operation, low power consumption, and a broad supply range, making it suitable for studio, portable mixing, and PA applications. Unlike flanging, its phase-shift response creates non-harmonic notches in the audio spectrum.

Released in 1975

MXR Auto Flanger

The MXR Auto Flanger is a professional audio delay line designed for true flanging in both portable and custom setups. Its versatile controls ensure ease of use, while its precise time delay creates a musical tonality in percussion, distinguishing it from phasing.

Released in 1975

Aphex Aural Exciter

An effects box that provided a very special kind of enhancement to your tracks, that you could not buy, but instead had to rent, really? The Aphex Aural Exciter was something of a mystery box when it was released in 1975, but it provided a solution that was perfectly timed, however is no longer relevant in today’s recording world.

Released in 1975

Eventide Model FL201 Instant Flanger

Flanging may not be a popular effect these days, but back in 1975 when the Eventide Model FL201 Instant Flanger was released, it was. The Eventide Model FL201 Instant Flanger was designed to simulate true tape flanging and offered a much deeper flanging effect than anything previously available, it was widely used on many legendary recordings.

Released in 1976

dbx 118 Dynamic Range Enhancer

The dbx 118 Dynamic Range Enhancer, despite being initially targeted at consumers, has earned a solid reputation in professional studio environments.

Released in 1976

dbx 119 Dynamic Range Enhancer

The dbx 119 is remembered for its versatility and advanced features, offering extended compression range, precise threshold-based control, and dual modes for professional and audiophile use. Its ability to enhance dynamic range and provide consistent, high-quality sound made it a valuable tool in studios and public address systems, all at an affordable price.

Released in 1976

MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler

For more than 30 years now, both engineers and musicians have relied upon the MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler as one of best-sounding bucket-brigade* flanging effects ever made. Through its signature flanging, doubling, and delay effects, the MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler imprints a very unique sonic signature on guitars, bass, keys, drums, or just about any source needing depth and movement.

Released in 1977

Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo

The Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo is a vintage tape delay unit known for its warm analogue sound. It features a built-in chorus for added modulation. The unit has straightforward controls for easy manipulation and is suitable for musicians seeking a classic, reliable delay effect with a touch of vintage charm.

Released in 1977

dbx 117 Dynamic Range Enhancer

The DBX 117 is a dynamic range modifier. It can compress or expand the dynamic range of any audio program by a constant factor. It will expand previously compressed material or compress material with excessive dynamic range. may be used in any situation where dynamic range must be compressed to meet limitations of recording equipment or listening environment or expanded to rectify the effects of previous compression.

Other Analogue Effects

EMT 970 Sound Retardation System

Eventide Instant Phaser

Roland RE-201 Space Echo

MXR Auto Phaser

MXR Auto Flanger

Aphex Aural Exciter

Eventide Model FL201 Instant Flanger

dbx 118 Dynamic Range Enhancer

dbx 119 Dynamic Range Enhancer

MXR Model 126 Flanger/Doubler

Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo

dbx 117 Dynamic Range Enhancer