The Echo Fix EF-X3 Desktop with Retro Silver Front Panel blends vintage-inspired aesthetics with the unmatched warmth of analog tape echo. Offering a 100% analog signal path, it combines authentic multi-head delay, lush BBD chorus, and true spring reverb for rich, dimensional sound. Independent playback head outputs enable stereo ping-pong effects from a mono source, while the Sound-On-Sound head unlocks extended creative performance. Built in Australia with a durable metal lid and finished in Retro Silver, the EF-X3 delivers studio-grade reliability, inspiring tone, and timeless style for musicians, producers, and live performers.
Caractéristiques
Retro Silver scratch-resistant front panel with wood side panels for a vintage-inspired look.
Fully analog signal path with analog BBD chorus and spring reverb.
Direct playback head outputs for external panning and stereo ping-pong delays from a mono source.
Independent Sound On Sound (SOS) head with up to 1.2 seconds of delay time.
Four playback heads + SOS head with 7 selectable head mode settings.
Auto tape stop circuit preserves tape life when no audio signal is present (switchable at rear).
Vintage guitar/line FET preamp with high/low output level switch.
Bass and treble EQ controls for shaping the echo tone.
Motor ON/OFF switch for creative tape slowdown effects.
Direct WET output at rear for reverb/chorus routing.
CV inputs (0"5V) for motor speed and feedback control via expression pedals.
Remote footswitch compatibility for muting echo, chorus, and reverb.
Balanced inputs/outputs, removable metal lid, and worldwide 100"240V power supply.
Ships with two tape loops and carries a 2-year warranty.
Spécifications
General Specifications
100% analog signal path
Analog BBD chorus with adjustable rate and depth
Analog spring reverb tank
Tolex enclosure with Retro Silver finish and wood side panels
Individual playback head outputs for stereo ping-pong delays from mono source
Independent Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head with 1.2-second max delay
Direct wet output for reverb/chorus effects
Auto tape stop circuit to preserve tape and motor lifespan (switchable)
Motor ON/OFF switch for real-time tape slowdown effects
High-quality scratch-resistant front panel
Removable tinted acrylic lid
Includes 2 tape loops
Designed and built in Australia
Playback Head Configuration
4 tape playback heads + 1 Sound-On-Sound head
7 selectable head mode combinations: Head 1, Head 2, Head 3, Head 1 + 2, Head 2 + 3, Head 1 + 3, Head 1 + 2 + 3
SOS head can be added to any mode or used on its own
Tape speed adjustable between 4 IPS and 15 IPS
Controls and Modulation
Bass and treble tone controls for echo signal
CV input for motor speed modulation (0"5V)
CV input for feedback level (0"5V)
Compatible with expression pedals and control voltages
Front panel preamp with Guitar/Line level selector
High/Low switchable output gain
Mute controls for echo, chorus, and reverb via remote footswitches
