EF-X3R - Silver Front Panel

Silver finish front panel with 3RU rack-mount design.

Sliding drawer system for quick tape replacement.

100% analog signal path with BBD chorus (rate & depth controls) and spring reverb.

Four playback heads plus independent SOS head with up to 1.2s delay.

Seven head mode combinations, plus Sound-on-Sound functionality.

Direct playback head outputs for creating stereo ping-pong effects from mono sources.

Vintage guitar/line FET preamp with high/low output switch.

Bass and treble EQ for shaping echo tone.

Direct wet output for reverb/chorus.

Balanced I/O for professional integration.

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

Motor ON/OFF switch for tape slowdown effects.

Remote footswitch support for independent muting of echo, reverb, and chorus.

Auto tape stop circuit (extends tape & motor life, with disable option).

Scratch-resistant panel and robust construction.

Includes two tape loops.

Comes with worldwide-compatible 100"240V power supply.

Weight: 12 kg.

General Specifications

Chorus Echo with BBD Analog Chorus & Spring Reverb

Color: Silver Front Panel

Form Factor: 3RU 19" Rack Mount with Sliding Drawer System

100% analog signal path for delay, chorus, and spring reverb

Analog BBD chorus with adjustable rate and depth

True analog spring reverb

Vintage-style tape echo with self-oscillation capabilities

Designed, built, and supported in Australia

Rack-Specific Design

3RU 19" rackmount format

Integrated sliding drawer for quick tape loop replacement

High-quality scratch-resistant Silver front panel

Designed for professional studio or live rack environments

Audio Features

Four playback heads including SOS (Sound-On-Sound)

Seven head mode combinations: Head 1, Head 2, Head 3, Head 1 + 2, Head 2 + 3, Head 1 + 3, Head 1 + 2 + 3

Independent SOS activation for extended delays up to 1.2 seconds

Motor ON/OFF switch for tape slowdown effects

Bass and treble EQ controls for shaping echo tone

Self-oscillation with feedback control for creative effects

Connectivity

Individual playback head outputs for external stereo ping-pong panning

Direct wet output (rear) for chorus/reverb

Balanced input and output (rear panel)

Front panel guitar/line input with vintage FET preamp

Switchable high/low output level (front panel)

CV control input for motor speed and feedback (0"5V range)

Remote footswitch inputs for muting echo, reverb, and chorus

Tape System

Built-in auto tape stop when no signal is detected (can be disabled)

Adjustable tape speed from 4 IPS to 15 IPS

Comes with 2 tape loops pre-supplied

Power: Global 100"240V power supply (no transformer required)

Physical Specs

Rack Size: 3RU (Standard 19" width)

Weight: 12 kg