Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo Pedal

The world's most authentic emulation of a vintage Maestro Echoplex EP-III* tape delay.

Emerging from our flagship Starlight Echo Station, Orion Tape Echo gives you the magical hazy delay effects of vintage '70s Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape delays, in a classy, compact package.

Add Authentic Tape Delay to your Pedalboard

Thanks to the same no-compromise algorithms from our award-winning Starlight Echo Station, Orion gives you the rich, three-dimensional effects of a thoroughly emulated vintage tape echo — light years beyond other tape delay pedals in its class.

Enjoy Fat Vintage Preamp Tones

Perfect for boosting your echoes and adding punch to your entire sound, Orion's faithful emulation of the EP-III's legendary solid-state preamp gives you all the grit and attitude of the vintage effects unit, with one simple control.

Experience Analog Bliss with Tape Type, Wow, and Flutter

Choose from three sonically distinct versions of the EP-III with Mint, Worn, and Old machine types for color and vibe, and tweak the Wonk control for subtle-to-eccentric modulated repeats and funky tape splice textures.

Hit the Stage with a Rugged, Compact Stompbox

Built for decades of dependable performance, Orion Tape Delay gives you switchable true/trails bypass, Preamp off/onn and analog dry through controls, for a trusted companion on your interstellar journey.

Key Features

Authentic emulation of a vintage Maestro EP-III tape echo in a compact stompbox*
Perfectly captured analog preamp for fat, boosted tones and effects
Selectable Mint, Worn, and Old tape machines for distinct color and texture
Wonk control for modulated repeats and vibey tape splice sounds
Mono operation, true/trails bypass, Preamp off/on, analog dry through
Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of dependable performance
Specifications

Power requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 250mA minimum (sold separately)
Inputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
Outputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
USB Type-C for updates via computer
Height: 5.81 cm, 2.29 inches
Width: 6.55 cm, 2.58 inches
Depth: 12.07 cm, 4.75 inches
Weight: 0.659 lbs (0.299 kg)

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All shipments are fully insured.

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Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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