Nux Tape Echo Guitar Effects Pedal

NUX Tape Echo Guitar Effects Pedal

NUX TAPE ECHO is a tribute to the Japanese-made Space Echofrom 1974. Analogue tape echo devices record incoming audio to a loop ofmagnetic tape, then replays the continuous loop over the playback head beforeit is erased again by new incoming audio. The Space Echo units used thestandard 1/4” tape designed to spool onto tape-reels, however, this device usedno reels of any kind; the tape is transported via a capstan drive. The tapeloop is contained in a loose, constantly moving jumble in the tape chamber(also known as the tape tank) under a plastic panel which protects the tape andkeeps it from getting tangled. The design resulted in lower levels of noise,wow, and flutter, and cut down on tape wear. NUX TAPE ECHO uses Core-Imagetechnology to capture these characteristics including BASS, TREBLE, REPEAT RATE(TIME), INTENSITY (REPEAT), ECHO VOLUME (LEVEL), REVERB VOLUME (REVERB), andphysical features like WOW, FLUTTER, SATURATION. Even self-regenerate,self-oscillation using a dual foot switch stomp-box enclosure!

NUX TAPE ECHO offers all the essential knobs like BASS,TREBLE, TIME, REPEAT, LEVEL, REVERB and SELECT (repeat pattern) for quicktweaking. SHORT PRESS and hold the SELECT knob to enter ALT TWEAKING forSATURATION, WOW, FLUT, KILL DRY, EXP. (Use Foot Switch for self-FEEDBACK.)

NUX Tape Echo keeps the controls of the original hardware,and adds some for modern workflows. Use the SELECT knob for various headcombinations, TIME for timing control, and REPEAT for repeats and self-oscillation.New features include BPM(Sub-division)/MS switching, and TAP TEMPO.

The important characteristic of Space Echo is the springreverb. Core-Image technology captured the natural spring reverb sound,combined the warm and organic delay, TAPE ECHO gives you lush echoes. Hold theON foot switch, you can engage self-oscillation to get the infinite feedback.

Press ON and TAP footswitches simultaneously to enter SOSmode(looper). In the meantime, ON footswitch can do REC/PLAY/DUB as phraselooper function. The display will show you current status. During loop playing,you can press ON and TAP footswitch to quIt’sOS mode, the loop will keep playing.You can change the parameters and reenter to SOS mode.

You can assign the MIDI settings through editor. TAPE ECHOincludes 3.5mm TRS/MIDI adaptors for MIDI IN / OUT functionality. It’s aversatile and compact tool for modern guitarists looking for retro echo sound.

Key Features

• Up to 1600ms stereo delay time by Tap Tempo
• 7 Repro-Tape Heads combinations and Reverb only
• Core-Image technology brings natural Tape Echo with parallelspring reverb sound back
• Realistic infinite pitch-shift feedback with TIME &REPEAT knobs tweaking
• Sub-division time signature with Tap Tempo foot switch
• 40 seconds stereo phrase loop with OLED status display
• Optional delay time display (MS / BPM)
• MIDI In/Out
• Holding ON footswitch for self-feedback

Technical Specifications

Sampling rate
48kHz
A/D Converter
32Bit
Signal Processing
32Bit
Frequency Response
20Hz~20kHz – ±1dB
Input Impedance
5MΩ
Maximum input level
1.5Vrms
Output Impedance
100Ω
Maximum output level
1.5Vrms
System Latency
1ms
Dynamic Range
103dBu/105dBu(A-Weighting)
THD+N Ratio
0.0038% @ input 1Vrms_1kHz ;0.01% @ input 1.5Vrms_1kHz
Power
9V DC (Negative tip, Optional ACD-006A adapter)
Current Draw
approximately 100mA, 150mA
Dimensions
105mm(L)x115mm(W)x58(H)mm
Weight
440g