Tape Delay : Awesome delay!

9 years ago

Haven't found one thing about it that I dislike.

Obviously, it's not like modern digital delays, but you can get different shades of delay sounds with the TAPE AGE, FILTER and MODULATION switches. It emulates the old tape delays, and from what I could find on the web, it does the job really well.

The build quality is superb, the knobs and switches are all aluminium so it feels great. You can have hours of fun with it, just playing around with the delay times and feedback; it goes to outer space. There's and OUTPUT knob with which you can boost your entire signal so you can use it as a solo boost. The TAP-TEMPO switch is light on touch so you can easily dial your desired tempo and it's accurate. It can be very subtle and also quite prominent if you want it to be. It also has a range of internal options and presets in which I can't get into right now (not-enough-space).

But by far the best thing I like about it is that it's completely noise-free.

If you like 60's and 70's delay type sounds, this pedal is up there at the top.

Image Empress Effects Tape Delay

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Empress Effects
  • Released in 2014
  • Average price : $313
  • Weight : Approx. 500g
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