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Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal

Universal Audio's Orion Tape Echo Pedal features an emulation of a vintage Maestro EP-III, fat & boosted tones, 3 selectable types of tape echo, modulated repeats, & vibey tape splice sounds

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    Expand you sonic palette with the Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal. The culmination of '70s Maestro Echoplex EP-III studio tape delays, now in a convenient and compact package. Easily attach this timeless effects pedal to your rig and get ready to bring decades of creative echo nostalgias to your sound. From classic slapback echos to hazy delays, the Orion Tape Echo can recreate vintage and modern delay tones all with unprecedented accuracy and ease. With its rustic and stylish design, all you need to do is to plug-in and instantly access the distinctive tones from the world's best delay effect. If you're looking to craft lush sonic soundscapes, the Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo is an essential companion on any guitarist efficiency. So if you're ready to add some creative warmth to your tone, get your hands on a Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal today.

    Thanks to the same no-compromise algorithms from their award-winning Starlight Echo Station, Orion gives you the rich, three-dimensional effects of a thoroughly emulated vintage tape echo — light years beyond other tape delay pedals in its class.

    Built for decades of dependable performance, Orion Tape Delay gives you switchable true/trails bypass, Preamp off/on and analog dry through controls, for a trusted companion on your interstellar journey.

    Enjoy Fat Vintage Preamp Tones

    Perfect for boosting your echoes and adding punch to your entire sound, Orion's faithful emulation of the EP-III's legendary solid-state preamp gives you all the grit and attitude of the vintage effects unit, with one simple control.

    Experience Analog Bliss with Tape Type, Wow, and Flutter 

    Choose from three sonically distinct versions of the EP-III with Mint, Worn, and Old machine types for color and vibe, and tweak the Wonk control for subtle-to-eccentric modulated repeats and funky tape splice textures.

    Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal Features

    • Authentic emulation of a vintage Maestro EP-III tape echo in a compact stompbox
    • Perfectly captured analog preamp for fat, boosted tones and effects
    • Selectable Mint, Worn, and Old tape machines for distinct color and texture
    • Wonk control for modulated repeats and vibey tape splice sounds
    • Mono operation, true/trails bypass, Preamp off/on, analog dry through
    • Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of dependable performance

    Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal Specifications

    Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal Specifications

    • Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 250mA minimum (sold separately)
    • Inputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
    • Outputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
    • USB: Type-C for updates via computer
    • Height: 5.81 cm, 2.29 inches
    • Width: 6.55 cm, 2.58 inches
    • Depth: 12.07 cm, 4.75 inches
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