Catalinbread Belle Epoch + Tape Echo Pedal
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The preamp has been tweaked to provide a higher dynamic range with the same feel and response of the original Echoplex pre, giving you a more hi-fi sparkling tone that you've come to expect from the classic circuit. Catalinbread also expanded the feature set by offering three modes that correspond to wear on the virtual tape, from a pristine "fresh off the line" Echoplex to a dusty unit that's been sitting in an attic for 40 years. Step into (and onto) the next generation of Catalinbread's classic echo unit!
Sustain
This controls the amount of signal fed back into the delay line, resulting in more or fewer repeats. Turn it down for a killer slapback delay or up for an expansive barrage of repeats. May self-oscillate at extreme settings.
Mix
Goes from 100% dry (whatever you feed into the Belle Epoch +) to 100% wet (only the delayed signal will be heard). The original Belle Epoch had this control active even when in buffered bypass, that is no longer the case.
Tape FX
The "wow and flutter" found in tape echoes are what separates them from a "normal" delay; this control increases the amount of "tape warble" found in the repeats.
Rec Level
This control governs how hard the preamp hits the delay line and affects the first repeat, giving you a measurable initial "attack" from which the repeats then decay. This control includes a tape saturation circuit that emulates the crunch found on the EP-3 when you dig in. Higher levels give a thick, gainier initial burst of signal while lower levels sit a little lower in the mix for organic echoing that enhances leads and solos.
Echo Delay
Governs the delay time, giving up to ~900ms of rich tape-like delay. Turning this knob while in Tap mode will return the delay time to the knob position.
Power Supply
The Belle Epoch + accepts a center-negative power supply capable of supplying 9VDC with at least 200mA of current (over 200mA is fine). Anything beyond these specs (center-positive, AC, etc) will cause the Belle Epoch + to not function properly (best case) or brick (worst case). Improper powering voids your warranty and your excitement. Please do not do this! Double check your supply!
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Epoch + Tape Echo Pedal | 842331 |
