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

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.“

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