Blue Coconut Unity Echoverb Tape Echo / Reverb

Echoverb Tape Echo / Reverb description:

The ECHOVERB is a 6 Head Tape Echo & Reverb unit bringing you the sound and tactile feel of a real tape echo.

The ECHOVERB boasts 6 replay heads with one record and erase head, offering 6 different delay times, which can be used in any combination along with a tape reverb mode too.

The ECHOVERB was designed by Terry MacDonald from the ground up, and is the result of 2 years of research and development. Terry was the right man for the job as a former freelance consultant for the Watkins/WEM company which built tape echo units in the 6o’s he has 38 years of experience with the technology making him one of the major authoritative figures in the UK on tape echoes.

Being a totally new design rather than a copy, the aim was to eliminate all the problems associated with early tape echo machines, improving the performance, whilst retaining the unique analogue tape echo sound which has never been achieved through digital devices, be it hardware or software based plug-ins.

Modern improvements for example include extremely low noise circuitry and the ability to select any combination of 6 available heads. Also, a precision custom made fly wheel ensures no noticeable pitch deviation (WOW and Flutter), compared to that of the old tape echo device. The ECHOVERB also has a solid chassis with an authentic but contemporary look and gives function and reliability both for the gigging musician, and for a studio environment.

For the musician, the front panel has hi/low gain jack inputs for instruments along with a separate jack insert and return for guitar pedals, and an echo on/off jack footswitch. On the rear of the ECHOVERB unit, line level transformer balanced XLR’s are provided for professional studio applications. Front panel controls include input gain, echo level, variable speed, sustain, and output levels along with tone/EQ and echo bypass.

A Microprocessor is used for silent switching only and enables the ECHOVERB to give reverb from the tape. The Micro Processor is not used to create the Echo or Reverb it is there purely for the silent switching.

ECHOVERB main features include:

• Extremely low noise circuitry
• Dual colour illuminated tip touch switches
• Balance wheel and regulated motor circuitry for stable speed
• Input level meter backlit when clips turn red
• Controls: 1 input volume, Echo Swell, Echo Sustain, Echo Speed (Variable-Speed + & -), Output level
• Echo: Six replay heads, One record head, One erase head
• Selectors: Echo tone (LED display Green on/Red off), Echo mute (LED display Green on/Red off), Head 1 to 6 any configuration (LED display Green on/Red off per head), Head 1 to 6 mode 2 reverb, 1 Hi/Lo Gain selector Input (LED display Green Hi/Red LO)
• Sockets: 1 Jack input, 1 Jack insert send, 1 Jack insert return, 1 Jack line out, 1 Jack bypass foot switch, 1 Female transformer balanced XLR Output 1 Male transformer balanced XLR Input