Marshall Time Modulator 5002 ”A” System 1970s - Black

Marshall Time Modulator 5002-A – Vintage Analog Studio Effects Processor

For sale is an original Marshall Time Modulator Model 5002-A, a rare and highly sought-after vintage analog studio effects processor from the late 1970s.

Designed by legendary audio engineer and inventor Stephen St. Croix, the Marshall Time Modulator is considered one of the most innovative analog effects processors of its era. It became a favorite among recording engineers and producers for its extraordinary modulation capabilities and distinctive sound.

Unlike conventional effects units, the Time Modulator uses two analog delay lines with extensive control over delay time, modulation and feedback, allowing everything from subtle studio effects to extreme experimental sound manipulation.

Features and Sound Capabilities:

• Classic analog flanging, including positive, negative and resonant flanging
• Rich chorus and vibrato effects
• Automatic double and triple tracking (ADT)
• Analog delay and echo effects
• Unique pitch modulation and shifting effects
• Resonant filtering and unusual harmonic textures
• Leslie-style and Doppler-type modulation effects
• Extensive feedback and delay manipulation for creative sound design

The Marshall Time Modulator has a reputation for producing sounds that are difficult to recreate with conventional digital processors. Its distinctive analog character makes it a fascinating tool for recording, mixing and experimental music production.

A genuine piece of recording studio history and an increasingly difficult unit to find on the second-hand market.

Condition

Good (Used)

The unit is in good overall condition for its age, with normal cosmetic signs of use.

It has been used in a professional recording studio environment and is in working condition.

Please refer to the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition.

Power Supply

The unit comes with an external ENG Electronics power supply, which has been used successfully with this unit.

Please note that this is a third-party power supply, not the original Marshall-branded PSU.

The power supply requires 115V AC, 60Hz input. Buyers in countries using 220–240V mains will need an appropriate voltage and frequency-compatible power solution.

Shipping

The unit will be carefully packed and shipped from Spain.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional photographs.

A rare opportunity to own an original Marshall Time Modulator 5002-A, one of the most distinctive analog studio effects processors ever produced.