Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo Delay Pedal

The Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo Delay Pedal is a compact stompbox designed to deliver authentic vintage tape echo effects for guitarists and musicians. It faithfully emulates the sound and character of classic 1970s Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape delay units, providing the warm, hazy, and three-dimensional delay textures that have defined countless recordings. The pedal captures the subtle imperfections and modulation that give analogue tape its distinctive musical quality, all within a rugged enclosure built for stage and studio use. Key features include three selectable tape machine modes—Mint, Worn, and Old—each offering distinct colour and texture to shape your repeats. The perfectly captured analogue preamp circuit adds grit and attitude when engaged, fattening up your tone with a simple control. A dedicated 'Wonk' knob introduces subtle to eccentric modulation and tape splice textures for vibey, unpredictable repeats. The pedal offers flexible signal routing with true/buffered bypass options, switchable trails, and analogue dry-through to preserve your core guitar tone. This pedal is best suited for guitarists and producers seeking the authentic, organic sound of vintage tape delay without the maintenance and bulk of the original hardware. Its intuitive controls make it accessible for creating everything from subtle slap-back echoes to atmospheric, cascading delays. The compact size makes it an ideal addition to any pedalboard, providing a reliable and musical delay effect that inspires creativity in both live performance and recording environments.