Description
Designed by the experts at Echo Fix, the EF-X2 is one of the most advanced tape echo units ever designed, blending timeless vintage tones with cutting-edge modern features. This incredible unit packs in three tape echo playback heads, a real spring reverb, a DSP reverb/chorus effect, and a powerful preamp, giving users access to a wealth of studio-grade tones. Whether you're a producer, guitarist, bassist, or audiophile searching for the best tape echo unit currently on the market, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the EF-X2.
Echo Fix was so determined to create a superior tape echo that they built, designed, or custom-ordered many of the EF-X2's parts, including the production motor, tape heads, and tape formulation. The result? This unit not only delivers a stunning echo effect, but its reverb, chorus, and preamp settings sound absolutely jaw-dropping.
Once you plug into the EF-X2, you'll be able to select from six different tape head combinations for a wide variety of exceptional echo sounds. Users can then adjust the speed of the effect from 4 to 15 inches per second (IPS,) creating slow, melancholic echoes or rapid, pitch-shifted sounds. And just for fun, try turning off the Motor On switch while the echoes are still going - you'll experience a classic "whirring-down" effect that's immensely enjoyable to experiment with.
Aside from the tape echo section, the EF-X2 features a spring reverb and a DSP reverb, both with their own sonic character. These settings are controlled via the Reverb Volume and Reverb Decay knobs and cover a broad swathe of tones. Whether you need a short and sweet-sounding reverb or something more sweeping, cinematic, and washed-out, the EF-X2 has you covered. And for all the modulation enthusiasts, the DSP reverb can be switched to a stellar chorus effect for even further tonal exploration.
That's not all, though - the EF-X2 also has two outstanding preamp sections, giving players more sounds to play with. With a vintage FET EP guitar preamp and a modern FET line input preamp, musicians can choose whether they want something with a more old-school character or something bright and contemporary. They can then fine-tune their signal with the onboard 2-band EQ, layering in warm, blooming lows or crystal-clear highs.
With all that said, we've barely scratched the surface of what the EF-X2 is capable of. It's truly like nothing else on the market - from its premium tone to its unmatched performance, this tape echo unit is nothing short of phenomenal. Upgrade your sound today with the Echo Fix EF-X2, and you'll have a remarkable, versatile tape echo unit that'll last you a lifetime.
Specs
Effects: Tape echo, Spring reverb, DSP Reverb/Chorus, Preamp
Front Panel: High-quality, scratch-resistant
Included: Worldwide-compatible 100 - 240v power supply, 2 x tape loops
SKU: EF-X2S-BLK
