Description
Catalinbread Belle Epoch Tape Echo Delay Pedal, Black and Silver captures the magic of one of the most revered tape echo units ever made, the Maestro Echoplex EP-3, in a compact and maintenance-free format. Rather than simply recreating the sound of delay repeats, Catalinbread focused on the entire experience of playing through an Echoplex, including the character of its preamp, the interaction with your amp, the way the repeats degrade, and the musical self-oscillation that made the original such an influential tool for generations of players.
The Belle Epoch delivers up to approximately 700ms of delay time and recreates many of the subtle behaviors that made the EP-3 special. The repeats feature tape-like warmth and decay, complete with the modulation and movement associated with wow and flutter. Just as important, the pedal incorporates the character of the original Echoplex preamp, adding richness and dimension to your signal even when used for shorter delay settings. As you increase the repeats, the Belle Epoch responds with the organic self-oscillation and interactive behavior that made vintage tape echoes feel more like instruments than effects.
Built for modern pedalboards, the Belle Epoch offers true bypass operation with the option to switch to trails mode via an internal bypass switch. An internal gain trim allows additional fine-tuning of the preamp response, while support for both 9V and 18V operation provides flexibility depending on your setup. We love how this pedal captures the feel and musicality of a classic tape echo without the maintenance, fragility, or footprint of the original machines.
Specifications:
- Finish: Black and Silver
- Maximum Delay Time: Approximately 700ms
- Features: Echoplex-Style Preamp, Tape Echo Modulation, Self-Oscillation Behavior
- Internal Controls: Gain Trim Pot, Bypass Mode Switch
- Bypass: True Bypass or Trails Mode (Switchable Internally)
- Power: 9V-18V DC Center Negative Power Supply
- Current Draw: 60mA
Sku: BELLEEPOCHB
