Dunlop Echoplex Delay Pedal

About Dunlop Echoplex Delay FEATURED REVIEWS See all 1 reviews   Amazing pedal ever! By Erik M. Amazing pedal ever! The Echoplex Delay delivers the legendary tones of the EP-3 tape echo unit with a hi-fi all-analog dry path and a simple control interface, including an Age control to “age” your repeats. No tape cartridges required! This pedal can be powered by the included Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick, Iso-Brick, and Mini Iso-Brick power supplies. The Long Story The Echoplex EP-3 tape echo unit is famous for its deliciously warm, organic modulation and sweet musical voice-a key component to some of the most iconic guitar tones from the ’70s onward. The original EP-3 units, however, are expensive, temperamental, and larger than a VCR. That’s where the EP103 Echoplex Delay comes in. It’s the size of a Phase 90, and it delivers the EP-3’s legendary tones with a simple control interface and a hi-fi all-analog dry path. The Delay control sets the time between repeats-from 65ms to 750ms-the Sustain control sets the number of repeats, and the Volume control sets the output level of your repeats. Where the sound of this pedal really shines, though, is in Age mode. By default, your pedal performs as a perfectly-calibrated, factory-fresh tape echo machine would- bright and clear tape with subtle wow and flutter modulation. A quick push of the Volume knob lets you “age” the sound of your repeats, darkening the tone, upping the tape saturation (distortion), and increasing modulation and tape distress as you turn the knob clockwise. The EP103’s delay signal gets the same tonal conditioning that the EP101 Echoplex Preamp provides, while the dry path is left untouched. For the full EP-3 experience, put that secret sauce on your dry signal by running the EP101 in front of the EP103. The Echoplex Delay also features tap tempo functionality, for up to 4 seconds of delay time, when you hook up an M199 MXR Tap Tempo Switch. The dry path is all analog with Constant Headroom Technology-providing a full 20 volts of headroom-and a choice of true relay or trails bypass. The EP103 can be set for 100% wet mode along with stereo input and output modes. No tape cartridges required! • Vintage Echoplex EP-3 tape echo warmth and modulation • Audiophile quality audio paths • 100% analog dry path • Studio-grade low noise floor • Age control varies delay tone from pristine to dark and dirty • Delay control provides 65-750ms of delay time • Tap jack provides up to 4 seconds of delay time with external Tap Tempo Switch Controls • VOLUME knob sets effect signal level (dry signal is always set to unity) and adjusts Age mode (indicated by AGE LED) • SUSTAIN knob sets number of repeats • DELAY knob sets delay time • FOOTSWITCH toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on) • TAP input allows for the MXR Tap Tempo Switch (not included) to set delay tempo • STEREO/MONO switch (internal) toggles stereo/mono input functionality Directions • Run a standard cable from your guitar to the EP103’s INPUT jack and another cable from the EP103’s OUTPUT jack to your amplifier • Start with all controls at 12 o’clock • Turn effect on by depressing the footswitch • Rotate SUSTAIN control clockwise to increase number of repeats or counterclockwise to decrease it • Rotate VOLUME control clockwise to increase effect volume or counterclockwise to decrease it • Rotate DELAY control clockwise to increase delay time up to 750ms or counterclockwise to decrease it to a minimum of 65ms Power The Echoplex Delay requires 9 volts (240mA) and can be powered by the included Dunlop ECB003/ECB003EU adapter or the Iso-Brick Power Supply. This pedal cannot be powered by a battery. Combining With The EP101 Echoplex Preamp To combine the EP103 with the EP01 Echoplex Preamp for the full Echoplex EP-3 experience, simply run the EP101 in front of the EP103. Age Mode The EP103’s Age function simulates the sonic qualities of an aging EP-3. To access: • Push and hold VOLUME control for 2 seconds until AGE LED flashes • Rotate VOLUME control counterclockwise for a bright, pristine tape echo sound; rotate control clockwise for a darker and more modulated, aged tape echo sound • Push VOLUME control to lock your Age setting and return to normal operation • AGE LED indicates Age mode is active. Press once on VOLUM control to toggle between your Age setting and the default clear, pristine sound (LED off) Tap Tempo To use the EP103’s Tap Tempo function, connect a cable from the EP103’s TAP jack to the M199 MXR Tap Tempo Switch’s INPUT jack. Tap the M199’s switch two or more times to set time between repeats, up to a full 4 seconds. Stereo Mode The EP103 can be run in either Mono (default) or Stereo modes, selectable via internal switch, which determines tip/ring input connection. For a stereo setup, run a TRS splitter cable to the EP103’s INPUT jack and another from the EP103’s OUTPUT jack to your amplifier. Next, set internal STEREO/MONO switch to its LEFT position. Note: When EP103 is bypassed, output ring connection will only receive signal if EP103 is set to Trails Bypass mode (see TRAILS BYPASS MODE section). Advanced Functions – Startup Mode Additional functions can be accessed by entering Startup Mode. Advanced function settings remain in selected state, even after pedal is powered off. Re-enter Startup Mode and repeat relevant steps to change the settings again. • Disconnect EP103 from power supply and set SUSTAIN and DELAY controls to 12 o’clock • Enter Startup Mode by pushing down and holding VOLUME knob while connecting EP103 to its power source Wet Mode To set the EP103 to send only the wet signal to your amplifier: • After entering Startup Mode, observe AGE LED for mode status while still holding down VOLUME knob. Green indicates default Dry mode. Red indicates Wet mode • While still holding down VOLUME knob, rotate SUSTAIN or DELAY knob clockwise past 12 o’clock to select Wet mode (red LED). To return to Dry mode, rotate SUSTAIN or DELAY knob counterclockwise past 12 o’clock (green LED) • Release VOLUME knob to save selection. Depress footswitch to resume normal operation Trails Bypass Mode The EP103 normally operates using a “true bypass” relay, which shuts off the effect and hardwire bypasses the tip connection signal as soon as you turn the pedal off (ring connection uses a buffered bypass). The EP103 can also be operated using Trails Bypass mode, which uses a buffered bypass and allows the reverb effect to ring out even after turning the pedal off. • After entering Startup Mode, release VOLUME knob. AGE LED will reflect bypass mode status. Green indicates default True Relay Bypass mode; red indicates Trails Bypass mode • Press VOLUME knob to toggle between modes. • Depress footswitch to exit Startup Mode and resume normal operation. Dunlop Echoplex Delay Features Tape-style delay effects for electric guitar Wide-ranging delay times from 4ms to 750ms All-analog dry signal path maintains your core guitar tone Make your delay repeats sound brighter or darker with the Age control Tap Tempo input via MXR M199 Tap Tempo Switch (sold separately) COMPATIBILITY Designed for use with: Guitar Pedal