Faithful simulation of the hard to find Roland Space Echo analog delay.
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Feature:
Has some features that are kind of cool. But some are just useless gimicks.
The "tape speed" indicator is cute for the first 30 seconds. But after that, it's just a battery waster. Doesn't really serve any useful purpose.
But all of the controls do just what they are supposed to.
The "oscillation" effect doesn't really seem to have a real use. (1) Since the unit sits on the floor, it would be kind of silly to have to bend down just to do some non-musical effect. With a real tape echo, you could just reach back and do it, put the speed knob back where you want it, and it's over.
Here; even if you did want to look dorky and squat down just for that one silly thing, just putting the knob back doesn't take it out of that mode. Ah, the price of digital.
Quality:
Seems built lots stronger than I was anticipating. Heavier than it looks. Reckon I could chock the wheels of my car, should I need to change a tire, in a pinch and still expect it would sound just fine at the next gig.
Value:
It could have been a little less expensive. But I'm happy I have it. Even for what I paid for it.
Desirability:
Very cool.
For folks who want GUITAR sounding effects, and/or a more vintage quality to their tone, this is a hot choice. Even better that the panel looks just like a miniature version of the 201. Kinda takes me back a bit every time I look down.
Sound:
VERY close approximation of the old Space Echo. Tone controls allow for nice colour adjustment of the delay sound.
Reverb isn't my favourite effect. But this one is at least usable. Doesn't sound springy or fake.
Seems to be a bit more sensitive to the gain of the input - especially between the difference of clean vs. distorted qualities. The sound is good for both. But I have to either set it for one character or the other; or try to find a useful compromise between them. Not perfect for both.
The real Space echos didn't seem to do that near as much as this digital version.
But again, a really nice modern rendition of a classic.
Ease of Use:
If one reads the names on the knobs, it shouldn't be tough at all. The only one that will take some figuring is the main settings knob. And a quick read of the manual (or the bottom of the unit) and that gets cleared up straight away.
If you're used to dialing in a specific number on your digital readout, best get over that quick. Here, your ear is the only gauge of the delay tempo that will be of any use. It's old-school, but it works great if you just learn to work with the device instead of insisting that the device pander to you.
Support:
N.A.
Overall:
A good purchase. A happy customer. I still like the tone of my rig even after adding this one to the chain. I worthy addition to my music.
Submitted: 1/6/2008
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