SynthManiaClassic studio rack effect processor
| Year of release | 1994 |
| Presets | Many banks of 100s |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| MIDI | in, out, thru |
| Sound expansion capabilities | n/a |
| Effects | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Outputs | stereo input & output XLR pairs |
| Display | LCD |
Digital Reverb Processor
The MXR 01 Digital Reverb, a classic unit from the early-mid 1980s.
A Casio CZ-1000 synthesizer was used as the sound source for all seven audio demos below.
| Year of release | 1984 |
| Preset storage | 7 user settable presets |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| Frequency response | 150 Hz – 10 kHz |
| MIDI | n/a |
| Sound expansion capabilities | n/a |
| Effects | Several types of reverb |
| Reverb time | 0.1 sec. to 24 sec. |
| Dynamic Range | 75dB (typical) |
| Input | Mono, 20k balanced bridging +6dB max. |
| Output | Stereo, 100 ohms +6dB max. |
| Controls | buttons |
| Connections | 1/4″ RTS phone jacks (balanced) 9 terminal barrier strip |
| Display | seven-segment, red |
| Power | 115V, 25W (US & Canada) 230V, 25W (Europe) |
| Dimensions | 1.75″ high EIA rack, 9″ deep |
| Protection | Mains transformer internally thermal limited |
Classic digital delay rack processor
A Roland Juno-60 was used to play the demos below – first dry, then wet.
| Year of release | 1980 |
| Presets | n/a |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| MIDI | n/a |
| Sound expansion capabilities | n/a |
| Effects | DDL (Digital Delay Line) up to 800 milliseconds, doubling, flanger, vibrato, VCO modulation |
| Controls | buttons |
| Outputs | Mono input & wet + dry outputs 1/4″ pairs |
| Display | no |
| Power consumption | 20W |
| Dimensions | Standard 19″ relay rack mount (483 mm) 1-3/4″ high (44 mm) by 11″ deep (280 mm) |
| Weight | Net, 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg); shipping 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) |
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.
A Roland Juno-60 was used to play these demos – first dry, then wet.
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Presets | 30 ROM, 60 RAM |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| MIDI | in, thru |
| Sound expansion capabilities | n/a |
| Effects | Several types of reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, pitch-shift, compressor etc. |
| Controls | buttons |
| Outputs | Mono input & Stereo outputs 1/4″ pairs |
| Display | LCD green |
| Power consumption | 20W |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) 480mm x 45.2mm x 285mm (18-7/8” x 1-3/4” x 11-1/4”) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg ( 7 lbs) |
Digital Reverb Processor
The classic Roland SRV-2000, a great-sounding digital reverb rack processor from the mid-1980s.
A Korg 01/W FD synthesizer with its internal effects turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Presets | 32 |
| Sound generation method | digital |
| MIDI | in, thru |
| Sound expansion capabilities | n/a |
| Effects | Several types of reverb, Eq |
| Controls | buttons |
| Outputs | Mono input & Stereo outputs 1/4″ pairs |
| Display | LCD blue |
| Power consumption | 37W |
| Dimensions | 482(W) x 47(H) x 362(D) mm 19″ x 1 7/8″ x 14 1/4″ 19″ Rack Mount (EIA-1U) |
| Weight | 5.2kg / 11 lb. 8 oz |
Analog Synthesizer pedal
Very cool sounding analog synthesizer pedal, with additional sub waveform.
(guitar: Epiphone SG)
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| Year of release | 2017 |
| Built-in Effects | Analog Synth |
| Display | No |
| Number of programs | N/A |
| Controls | knobs, switches |
| Power | 18-Volt DC 300mA Adapter |
| Dimensions | 4.5″ x 1.5″ x 2.5″ |
| Weight | 1 pound |
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.
| Year of release | 2009 |
| Built-in Effects | Analog Delay/Echo, Chorus, Vibrato |
| Display | No |
| Number of programs | N/A |
| Controls | knobs |
| Power | 24 Volt/100mA AC external power adapter |
| Dimensions | 8 x 7 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | 2.05 pounds |
Reverb / Delay pedal
Enchanting-sounding reverb & delay pedal
(guitar: Epiphone SG)
| Year of release | 2016 |
| Controls | knobs, switches |
| Usage | Guitar |
| Modes | Reverb, Delay |
| Battery life | |
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Reverb pedal
Fantastic-sounding ambient / indie / shoegaze style reverb pedal.
(guitar: Epiphone SG)
| Year of release | 2014 |
| Controls | knobs, switches |
| Usage | Guitar |
| Modes | Dark, Rise, Dream |
| Battery life | |
| Power supply | 9-volt DC, Center Negative, 100ma min. |
| Accessories | |
| Options | |
| Dimensions | 4.77″ x 2.6″ x 1.39″ |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 10.6 ounces |
Phaser pedal
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| Year of release | 2007 |
| Built-in Effects | Phaser (various modes) |
| Display | No |
| Number of programs | N/A |
| Controls | knobs, switches |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 3.2 x 6.2 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 pounds |
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