{"id":1525,"date":"2017-12-25T08:34:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-25T08:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/delaydude.de\/?p=1525"},"modified":"2018-10-25T15:39:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T13:39:58","slug":"tape-echo-emulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaydude.de\/en\/tape-echo-emulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Tape Echo Emulations: Hughes & Kettner Replex or T-Rex Replica"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Which<\/a>Because of their very special sound which is less sterile or dull (in comparison to digital or analog delays), tape echo emulation pedals are almost among the most popular delay effects.<\/p>\n

A real tape echo is pretty sensitive and needs a lot of care so that everyone who does not want to face this challenge might fall back on a good digital emulation.<\/p>\n

Here I would like to present two pedals that already exist for a long time and as so- called \u201csleepers\u201d are which are highly underestimated.<\/p>\n

Hughes & Kettner Replex<\/h3>\n

You have to admit that the Replex<\/a> is not much smaller than a real tape echo but therfor it offers numerous features.
\nWith the \u201cdrive\u201d and the \u201cvolume\u201d pot all of the tape echo sounds are infinitely variable \u2013 from clean to overdriven and boosted.<\/p>\n

The second footswitch activates a nicely done reverb. With the reverb pot completely turned down you can use this switch to activate the boost\/overdrive.<\/p>\n

The actual delay can be adjusted by \u201cvolume\u201d, \u201cfeedback\u201d, \u201csingle head time\u201d and \u201cvintage factor\u201d. While the first three mentioned are self-explanatory, the \u201cvintage factor\u201d-pot reduces bass and treble and overdrives the signal lightly.<\/p>\n

To me, this sound is pretty felicitous and offers many sound options.
\nWith the second switchable \u201cdual head delay\u201d you can add a second, virtual playback head that is able to create rhythmical delays.<\/p>\n

Besides this digital delay has got a tube which effects the sound of the pedal. In this context it is worth it to experiment with different types of tubes (12AX7<\/a>, 12AY7, ECC83) and varying manufacturers.<\/p>\n

Once the new price of the Replex has been 500, 00\u20ac and today it is not produced anymore. For a used one you will have to pay around 280, 00\u20ac.<\/p>\n

T-Rex Replica<\/h3>\n

The T-Rex Replica<\/a> also exits for a long time and still is one of the best tape echo emulation pedals.<\/p>\n

The compact pedal has tap tempo and a pretty nice sound that cuts perfectly through the mix.<\/p>\n

By using the \u201cbrown switch\u201d you can darken the repeats. But the second option of the \u201cbrown switch\u201d which creates a clean and percussive signal is even more close to the sound of a real tape echo.<\/p>\n

The \u201cecho\u201d pot can be used to add the delay signal to the dry signal, while \u201clevel\u201d controls the volume. \u201cRepeat\u201d and \u201ctempo\u201d should be self-explanatory.<\/p>\n

The \u201csubdivision\u201d switch changed the subdivision of the tap tempo. You can set quarters or dotted eighths.
\nAnd one thing you should keep in mind: set the subdivision first and tap the tempo second \u2013 the other way around the subdivision will not be adopted.<\/p>\n

In comparison to a real tape delay the Replex has more bass and sounds less transparent.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless the sound of the Replex is quite close to the sound of a real tape echo.<\/p>\n

A demo video of the Replex is coming soon.<\/p>\n

Modulation<\/h3>\n

Both pedals presented here have no modulation. This means that they emulate the sound of a well- maintained and technically faultless tape echo. But to be honest: who would have used a wobbly and badly adjusted tape echo?
\nIf you still long for a wobbly sound, you can also add a modulation pedal after the delay.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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