Essentials to Know About the Belle Epoch + Pedal
- Echoplex-style tape echo emulation with an optimized preamp for increased dynamics and clarity
- Built-in Tap Tempo with soft-touch footswitch and instant access via hold function
- 3 ?Tape Age? settings to select the tape wear level (new to vintage)
- Enhanced bypass options, reinforced buffer, redesigned mix control, and extended delay time
From the Echoplex EP-3 to Modern Pedalboards
A direct heir to the Echoplex legacy, the Belle Epoch + captures the magic of the iconic EP-3 while adapting it to today?s demands. Its redesigned preamp recaptures the original?s tone and response, but with a wider dynamic range and a more hi-fi reproduction. Conceived as an evolution of the Belle Epoch, this ?+? version adds foot-controlled delay time, tape wear selection, and more flexible bypass management for seamless integration into contemporary rigs.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Ideal for rock, indie, surf, ambient, blues, or psychedelic guitarists seeking the organic dimension and depth of tape echo without the constraints of vintage hardware. It excels both on pedalboards and in recording, from punchy slapback to spacious, textured delays. Its responsive behavior to playing dynamics makes it a relevant choice from club gigs to TV sets, suitable for rhythm and lead alike.
Controls and Features That Make a Difference
The Tap Tempo activates with a simple long press on the soft-touch footswitch, then holding it toggles bypass?quick and intuitive on stage. Three ?Tape Age? programs shape the tape character: from clean, precise echo to the warm patina of an aged unit. The redesigned mix control offers a more natural blend with the dry signal, while the optimized buffer and impedances preserve highs and dynamics in complex signal chains. Bypass options allow choosing between true bypass or buffered mode depending on placement and cable length.
Tone
The Belle Epoch + delivers three-dimensional, slightly compressed repeats with a touch of harmonic saturation characteristic of the EP-3. Attacks remain defined, delay tails blend musically, and subtle modulation evokes the ?wow & flutter? of tape machines. From Page-style slapback to Van Halen?s singing echoes and Eric Johnson?s ethereal soundscapes, it covers a wide spectrum while maintaining great musicality and excellent articulation.
Technical Specifications
General
- Tape echo delay pedal inspired by the Echoplex
- 3 ?Tape Age? programs (tape wear: new, moderate, vintage)
- Foot-controlled Tap Tempo with soft-touch footswitch (hold to enable/disable Tap mode)
- Extended delay time compared to the original version
- Optimized preamp and buffer for a wider dynamic range
- Improved bypass options (true bypass or buffered depending on configuration)
Connectivity
- 6.35 mm jack input and output
- Designed for easy integration into pedalboards (optimized impedances)
Construction and Format
- Silent soft-touch switching
- Compact, robust format ready for the stage
Included Accessories
- Original box
- User documentation
- Power supply not included
Power Consumption
- 9 V DC, center negative (standard pedal)
- Consumption: approximately 60 mA
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