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In this episode Dan and I take a listen to the new-for-2019 Echo Fix EF-X2. It’s a modern take on Roland’s seminal RE-201 Space Echo, that uses real tape for the echo/delay effects. We also include some common modern delay pedals, both tape simulation and analog delays, to get an idea of how things compare. What do we think?
Enjoy the episode!
Pedals & stuff in this episode…
TheGigRig Three2One
https://www.thegigrig.com/three2one
TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Mini
UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2jKaukT
USA: http://bit.ly/2k2Gu4B
Australia: http://bit.ly/2vn6b6N
Roland Space Echo RE-201
https://soundgas.com/collections/processors-effects/roland-tape-echo/
Echo Fix Tape Echo EF-X2
https://echofix.com/
Belle Epoch Deluxe
UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2RVldeS
Australia: http://bit.ly/2Ovelqa
TC Electronic FlashbackII X4
Links as soon as it’s actually out and available
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2f8N2i1
Australia: http://bit.ly/2yad65a
Jam Pedals TPS Ltd Rattler
https://www.thatpedalshowstore.com/collections/pedals-1
https://www.jampedals.com/rattler/
Keeley D&M Drive
UK & Europe: http://bit.ly/2oTblU1
Australia: http://bit.ly/2pUDUAE
https://www.thatpedalshowstore.com/collections/pedals-1/products/d-m-drive-pedal
TheGigRig G2
https://www.thegigrig.com/g2
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Interesting bits and go-to sections…
Intro playing: 0:00
What are we doing today?: 03:20
What is the blue tape machine?: 04:48
What is the difference between tape and analogue delay?: 07:25
Amps today?: 09:30
First listen to the Space Echo clean: 10:25
Comparing Space Echo to the MXR Carbon Copy: 11:35
Analogue vs Digital delay with gain: 16:19
Explaining the mechanics of the Space Echo: 18:05
First listen to the Echo Fix: 20:35
Space Echo vs Echo Fix with gain: 23:20
The importance of impedance/buffering with the Space Echo: 26:30
Multi-tap tape sounds: 29:23
The effect of head gap and tape speed on delay time: 32:21
Space Echo vs Echo Fix with longer delay times: 37:00
Belle Epoch Deluxe compared with the tape machines: 38:40
FlashbackII X4 in tape mode: 46:04
Recap of the sounds covered and the differences between units: 47:08
Thanks!: 51:20
Guitars in this episode:
Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster - watch Dan’s video at http://bit.ly/2dlZJ6K
Fender American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster – Mick’s video at http://bit.ly/2cQv3yT
Amps in this episode
Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature with Two-Rock 212 cabinet / TR 1265B speakers
Matchless HC30 with Bob Burt Custom 1x12 / Celestion G12M Greenback
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