EF-X3 Desktop - Silver Front Panel

Silver scratch-resistant front panel with wood side panels for a classic studio finish.

100% analog signal path featuring BBD analog chorus and spring reverb.

Individual playback head outputs for external panning and true stereo ping-pong delays from mono sources.

Independent SOS (Sound On Sound) head with up to 1.2 seconds of delay time.

Auto tape stop conserves tape and motor life (switchable at rear).

Four playback heads + SOS head with 7 selectable head mode settings.

CV control (0"5V) for motor speed and feedback using compatible expression pedals.

Vintage guitar/line FET preamp with front-panel high/low output level switch.

Bass and treble EQ for precise tone shaping of the echo signal.

Motor ON/OFF switch for real-time tape slowdown effects.

Direct WET output for reverb and chorus on rear panel.

Remote footswitch capability for muting echo, chorus, and reverb.

Balanced inputs/outputs, removable metal lid, and worldwide-compatible 100"240V power supply.

Includes two tape loops, quick-start accessories, and backed by a 2-year warranty.Silver scratch-resistant front panel with wood side panels for a classic studio finish.

100% analog signal path featuring BBD analog chorus and spring reverb.

Individual playback head outputs for external panning and true stereo ping-pong delays from mono sources.

Independent SOS (Sound On Sound) head with up to 1.2 seconds of delay time.

Auto tape stop conserves tape and motor life (switchable at rear).

Four playback heads + SOS head with 7 selectable head mode settings.

CV control (0"5V) for motor speed and feedback using compatible expression pedals.

Vintage guitar/line FET preamp with front-panel high/low output level switch.

Bass and treble EQ for precise tone shaping of the echo signal.

Motor ON/OFF switch for real-time tape slowdown effects.

Direct WET output for reverb and chorus on rear panel.

Remote footswitch capability for muting echo, chorus, and reverb.

Balanced inputs/outputs, removable metal lid, and worldwide-compatible 100"240V power supply.

Includes two tape loops, quick-start accessories, and backed by a 2-year warranty.

General Specifications

100% analog signal path

Built-in analog BBD chorus

Real spring reverb tank

4 playback heads + Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head

Direct outputs for each playback head for external stereo ping-pong effects

Auto tape stop circuit to prolong tape and motor life (switchable)

Durable construction with high-quality components

Silver front panel with classic Echo Fix design

Includes 2 tape loops and worldwide power supply

Echo Functionality

4 tape playback heads with 7 selectable combinations

Sound-On-Sound head can be used independently or alongside other heads

Independent SOS switch for extended 1.2-second delay

Tape speed adjustable from 4 IPS to 15 IPS

Echo tone shaping via bass and treble EQ controls

Motor ON/OFF switch enables real-time tape slowdown effects

Chorus & Reverb

Analog BBD chorus with rate and depth control

Classic analog spring reverb tank

Rear-panel WET output for isolated reverb and chorus signal

Remote footswitch support for reverb, chorus, and echo muting

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Balanced XLR input and output (rear)

Individual playback head outputs (Heads 1"3)

Vintage-style FET preamp with front-panel input (line/guitar level switchable)

High/Low output level selector for output gain control

Control & Modulation

CV input for motor speed modulation (0"5V)

CV input for feedback level (0"5V)

Compatible with expression pedals or external voltage controllers

Design and Build

Made in Australia by Echo Fix

Scratch-resistant Silver front panel

Solid wood side panels

Powder-coated internal hardware (black)

Removable metal lid for easy maintenance

Weight: 12 kg

Power and Compatibility

Integrated 100"240V universal power supply

No step-down or external transformers required

Worldwide use supported

Included in the Box

Echo Fix EF-X3 Desktop " Silver Front Panel

2 x tape loops

International power supply

Quick-start user guidance