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Effect Rack Digital Delay Processor

Lexicon PCM41

Classic digital delay rack processor

Lexicon PCM41 audio demos

A Roland Juno-60 was used to play the demos below – first dry, then wet.

Lexicon PCM41 photos

Lexicon PCM41 manual

lexicon_pcm_41Download

Lexicon PCM41 specs

Year of release1980
Presetsn/a
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIn/a
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsDDL (Digital Delay Line) up to 800 milliseconds, doubling, flanger, vibrato, VCO modulation
Controlsbuttons
OutputsMono input & wet + dry outputs 1/4″ pairs
Displayno
Power consumption20W
DimensionsStandard 19″ relay rack mount (483 mm)
1-3/4″ high (44 mm) by 11″ deep (280 mm)
WeightNet, 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg); shipping 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)

Lexicon PCM41 links

https://lexiconpro.com

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Yamaha SPX90

Digital multi-effect processor

Classic digital multi-effect processor from the mid-1980s. Great Yamaha effects including many types of reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, pitch-shifting, and the “Symphonic” ensemble effect.

Yamaha SPX90 audio demos

A Roland Juno-60 was used to play these demos – first dry, then wet.

Yamaha SPX90 photos

Yamaha SPX90 manual

Yamaha SPX90 manualDownload

Yamaha SPX90 specs

Year of release1985
Presets30 ROM, 60 RAM
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsSeveral types of reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, pitch-shift, compressor etc.
Controlsbuttons
OutputsMono input & Stereo outputs 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD green
Power consumption20W
Dimensions(W x H x D)
480mm x 45.2mm x 285mm
(18-7/8” x 1-3/4” x 11-1/4”)
Weight3.2 kg ( 7 lbs)

Yamaha SPX90 links

https://www.yamaha.com

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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg 01/W FD

Digital Synthesizer Workstation

Korg 01/W FD audio demos

Combi

Program

Korg 01/W FD photos

Korg 01/W FD manuals

01W FD Owner’s ManualDownload
01W FD Quick GuideDownload
01W FD Voice Name ListDownload
01WFD_01W_Manual_SetDownload

Korg 01/W FD specs

Year of release1991
Polyphony32 voices (single mode), 16 voices (double mode)
Sound generation methodAI² synthesis system (fully digital processing)
Keyboard61 notes, with initial and aftertouch sensitivity
Waveform memoryPCM 48 Mbits
Preset memories200 Program and 200 Combinations
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiescards
SequencerYes, 10 songs, 100 patterns, 48,000 notes, 16 tracks, 16 timbres (dynamic voice allocation)
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Velocityyes
DisplayLCD 64 x 240 dots, full dot matrix, with backlight
Aftertouchyes
Displayyes
OptionsRAM card (SRC-512), ROM card, PCM card
Power consumption20 W
Dimensions1059.5 (W) x 344 (D) x 115.5 (H)
Weight01/W FD ….. 13.9 kg
01/W ….. 13.4 kg

Korg 01/W FD links

https://www.korg.com

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Effect Rack Digital Reverb Processor

Roland SRV-2000

Digital Reverb Processor

The classic Roland SRV-2000, a great-sounding digital reverb rack processor from the mid-1980s.

Roland SRV-2000 audio demos

A Korg 01/W FD synthesizer with its internal effects turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.

Roland SRV-2000 photos

Roland SRV-2000 manual

SRV-2000_OMDownload

Roland SRV-2000 specs

Year of release1985
Presets32
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsSeveral types of reverb, Eq
Controlsbuttons
OutputsMono input & Stereo outputs 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD blue
Power consumption37W
Dimensions482(W) x 47(H) x 362(D) mm
19″ x 1 7/8″ x 14 1/4″
19″ Rack Mount (EIA-1U)
Weight5.2kg / 11 lb. 8 oz

Roland SRV-2000 links

https://www.roland.com

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Sampler

Roland S-50

Sampler

Excellent digital sampling keyboard from 1986. This was Roland’s version of the “Fairlight”, with the ability to hook up video monitor, control tablet and various other functions to the machine.

Roland S-50 audio demos

Roland S-50 photos

Roland S-50 manuals

S50_Digital_Sampler_BasicsDownload
S-50_OMDownload

Roland S-50 specs

Year of release:1986
Polyphony:16 voices
Sound generation method:sampling
Preset memories8 patches / 32 tones
MIDI:In, out, thru
Sampling frequencies30kHz or 15kHz
Keyboard61 keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
Sound expansion capabilities:sampling; diskettes
Sequencersoftware
Arpeggiatorno
Velocityyes
Keyboard61-keys, with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch
Aftertouchyes, polyphonic aftertouch
Disk Drive3.5″ micro floppy disk drive: double density, double track (2DD)
AccessoriesPedal switch DP-2, FS-5U
Expression pedal EV-5
DT-100 digitizer tablet
RGB cable RGB-25N
3.5″ micro floppy disk MF2DD
Sound Library Disks RSB-501 to 505
CRT color monitor display
Dimensions1105.5 (W) x 328 (D) x 93 (H) mm / m4-1/2″ x 12-15/16″ x 3-11/16″
Weight13 kg / 28 lb 11 oz

Roland S-50 links

https://www.roland.com

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Sampler

Ensoniq EPS

Sampler

Classic digital sampling keyboard from 1988

Ensoniq EPS audio demos

Ensoniq EPS photos

Ensoniq EPS manual

eps_musicians_manualDownload

Ensoniq EPS specs

Year of release:1988
Polyphony:20 voices
Sound generation method:sampling
Preset memories8
MIDI:In, out, thru
Sampling16bit / 13bit, 40 selectable sample rates from 6.25kHz to 52.1kHz
Playback frequency20Hz to 20kHz
Sound expansion capabilities:sampling; diskettes
Sequenceryes, 8 polyphonic tracks
Arpeggiatorno
Velocityyes
Keyboard61-keys, with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch
Aftertouchyes, polyphonic aftertouch
AccessoriesSound disks, CV Pedal, 2-pedal piano-type footswitch, 8-output Expander box, 2x, 4x and 4x+SCSI memory expanders
Dimensions38 3/4″ (98cm) wide x 3 1/2″ (9cm) high x 13 1/2″ (34cm) deep
Weight29 pounds (13 kilograms)

Ensoniq EPS links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensoniq

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Analog Synthesizer Pedal Effect Guitar Effect Pedal

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2

Analog Synthesizer pedal

Very cool sounding analog synthesizer pedal, with additional sub waveform.

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 audio demos

(guitar: Epiphone SG)

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 photos

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 manual

MS2_ManualDownload

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 specs

Year of release2017
Built-in EffectsAnalog Synth
DisplayNo
Number of programsN/A
Controlsknobs, switches
Power18-Volt DC 300mA Adapter
Dimensions4.5″ x 1.5″ x 2.5″
Weight1 pound

Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 links

https://www.pigtronix.com

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Effect Guitar Effect Pedal Guitar Multi-Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man

Analog Delay + Chorus/Vibrato pedal

Fantastic-sounding, mega-classic unit from Electro-Harmonix which was first produced in the 1970s, and is still produced today.

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man audio demos

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man photos

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man manual

deluxe-memory-man-manualDownload

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man specs

Year of release2009
Built-in EffectsAnalog Delay/Echo, Chorus, Vibrato
DisplayNo
Number of programsN/A
Controlsknobs
Power24 Volt/100mA AC external
power adapter
Dimensions8 x 7 x 3.5 inches
Weight2.05 pounds

Electro-Harmonix XO Series Deluxe Memory Man links

https://www.ehx.com

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Digital Delay Pedal Effect Guitar Effect Pedal Reverb & Delay Pedal Reverb Pedal

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run

Reverb / Delay pedal

Enchanting-sounding reverb & delay pedal

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run audio demos

(guitar: Epiphone SG)

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run photos

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run manual

EQD-EU-Avalanche-Run-R2Download

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run specs

Year of release2016
Controlsknobs, switches
UsageGuitar
ModesReverb, Delay
Battery life
Power supply
Accessories
Options
Dimensions
Weight

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run links

https://www.earthquakerdevices.com

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Effect Guitar Effect Pedal Reverb Pedal

Walrus Audio Slö

Reverb pedal

Fantastic-sounding ambient / indie / shoegaze style reverb pedal.

Walrus Audio Slö audio demos

(guitar: Epiphone SG)

Walrus Audio Slö photos

Walrus Audio Slö manual

SLO_manual_booklet_v2_webDownload

Walrus Audio Slö specs

Year of release2014
Controlsknobs, switches
UsageGuitar
ModesDark, Rise, Dream
Battery life
Power supply9-volt DC, Center Negative, 100ma min.
Accessories
Options
Dimensions4.77″ x 2.6″ x 1.39″
Weight0.3 kg / 10.6 ounces

Walrus Audio Slö links

https://www.walrusaudio.com