Close encounters with 68 classic studio effects devices
from the days of yore
A selection of 68 studio effects devices from legendary manufacturers such as Eventide, Lexicon, Roland, AMS, EMT, Publison, Dynacord, AKG, MXR, Ursa Major and many more on 296 full-colour pages with 350 illustrations.
The Book:
In a truly unique fashion, this coffee-table book showcases 68 vintage studio effects devices from more than five decades of music production: Beautifully packaged, it presents legendary studio standards, technical milestones, and exquisitely rare odd birds. Terrific photographs and comprehensive documentation deliver a plethora of facts you need to know about history, technology, and sonic potential of the devices presented.
- a selection of 68 studio effects devices from legendary manufacturers such as Eventide, Lexicon, Roland, AMS, EMT, Publison, Dynacord, AKG, MXR, Ursa Major and many more
- 296 full-colour pages, printed on high-quality photo paper
- more than 350 full-colour illustrations
- format 11“ x 11“ / 28 x 28 cm
- embossed hardcover
- plenty of statements from artists and manufacturers
- foreword written by Eventide’s President, Anthony Agnello
- written and edited by Matthias Fuchs, specialised journalist and expert on vintage gear
- in English language
- ISBN 978-3-00-071588-4
- in Europe (EU) available in music- and book shops
- in United Kingdom available at
- in the USA available at
- in Japan available at
Anthony Agnello, President of Eventide Audio Division, Inc., wrote:
„This book is a work of passion and dedication. It‘s an encyclopedia. It‘s a reference. I am gobsmacked at the amount of detail included for each of his subjects…“
Studio Magazin:
„Required reading and inexhaustible source of information for every ambitious sound engineer.“
Sound On Sound:
„A meticulously researched and beautifully photographed catalogue of nearly 70 classic studio effects units.“
Synmag:
„Smash-hit! Vintage FX is a complete success and gear p… at its best.“
Tape Op:
„The writing, photography, and design are uniformly excellent. As much as I thought I knew about some of these effects, I learned quite a lot from this book!“
Proaudio.de:
„A really great book that I can recommend to anyone who is involved in audio engineering.“
