Introducing the Echo Fix EF-X3 Vintage Voice. Built on the EF-X3 platform, the Vintage Voice delivers the warmth and character of classic tape echo machines with hands-on control over every imperfection. Controls to introduce Wow and Flutter via sample-and-hold modulation to bring organic movement to your repeats, while an analog spring reverb section adds genuine vintage depth. An extended motor speed range allowing for slower delay times and introduces the lo-fi textures of aging tape. The Record/Erase Off controls unlock a live tape looping mode - disable the Erase head to hold your loop, then switch off the Record head and layer your performance on top. For players who want the real thing, and then some.

Key EF-X3 Vintage Voice features

Vintage-voiced echo repeats capturing the warmth and character of classic tape echos.
Wow & Flutter controls using sample-and-hold random modulation, breathing life and unpredictability into your signal for that authentic, living-tape feel. The new LFO Mod adds RATE and DEPTH controls to control the speed and intensity of the modulation. The SHAPE knob blends seemlessly between a SINE waveform and a SAMPLE AND HOLD waveform. This allows you to dial in the exact amount of entropy to your echo repeats.
Analog spring reverb section voiced after beloved vintage units.
Extended Motor Speed Range for longer delay times and gloriously lo-fi repeats.
Record/Erase Off controls unlock a live tape looping mode. Disable the Erase head to hold your recorded loop, then switch off the Record head and layer your performance on top.
Vintage Blue Front Panel

100% Analog

Now with an Analog BBD Chorus & Analog Spring Reverb, the EF-X3 boasts a 100% analog signal path.

Individual Playback Head Outputs for stereo effect from mono source

Individual outputs for each playback head offer flexibility never seen before in a tape echo, with the ability to achieve a classic Stereo Ping-Pong delay effect from a mono source by panning each playback head externally via a mixer or DAW.

Unmatched Reliability

On top of this, we’ve implemented a new auto tape stop circuit to extend tape life.

Same Team, Same Peace of Mind

For nearly 15 years, Echo Fix have been keeping tape echos alive. Now that they make our own, our standards are higher than ever. Rest assured that your machine will be the most capable, reliable tape echo on the market, supported by a team with some of the best customer service in the industry.

It’s Alive

If you’ve been in a room with one of Echo Fix's units, you’ll know what we mean by this. Used as an effect, they simply make everything sound better. But turn up the echo volume, dial in some feedback and watch as our unit self-oscillates into life and becomes an instrument more than an effect. The EF-X3 will change the way you make music.

Head Mode Settings:

Mode 1 - Head 1
Mode 2 - Head 2
Mode 3 - Head 3
Mode 4 - Head 1 + 2
Mode 5 - Head 2 + 3
Mode 6 - Head 1 + 3
Mode 7 - Head 1 + 2 + 3
Sound On Sound is another head that can be switched on over the top of all the head mode settings or you can use the SOS head independently.
Tape Speed - 3 IPS to 15 IPS

Key Features:

Direct playback head outputs allowing for external panning for stereo ping pong delays from a mono source
Analog BBD Chorus with rate and depth controls
Analog Spring Reverb
Independent SOS switching for longer delay time (1.2 seconds)
Direct WET output at rear for Reverb/Chorus
Balanced Input and Output at rear
Auto tape stop when no audio signal present to extend tape and motor life (There is a switch at the rear to disable this feature).
CV Control for Motor Speed and Feedback level (0-5v) via compatible Expression Pedals
Bass and Treble Controls (Echo Signal)
Vintage Guitar/Line FET Preamp (Front Panel)
High/Low Output level switch (Front Panel Output)
Four echo playback heads (including SOS head)
Motor ON/OFF Switch for tape slow down effect
Mute the reverb, echo and chorus signal via remote foot switches
Comes with a worldwide-compatible, 100 - 240v power supply (no step-down or other transformers required)
2 Years Warranty for all pre-sale purchases with peace of mind that this is made by a company that has been operating for nearly 15 years specialising in tape echo repair and spare parts
Removable Tinted Acrylic Lid
High quality scratch resistant front panel
2 Tape loops supplied with each unit

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EF-X3 Vintage Voice Tolex (Blue)

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