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Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb
Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb Review UAFX’s alternative option in the delay/reverb category is based on a mid-1970s Roland Space Echo
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Here’s How to Customize Your Own Dub-Inspired Delays Using a DAW (Without Having to Buy Another Plug-In!) Use these simple techniques to create shifting tempo-synced beats and polyrhythmic echoes
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“He’s Both a Great Guitar Player and a Great Guy”: Tyler Sweet Reflects on His Long Career as Brian Setzer’s Trusted Guitar Tech Find out how pros deal with a blown amp (and why the Stray Cats frontman rarely changes his strings!)

Latest tape delay

Boss RE-2 and RE-202 Space Echo

Boss RE-2 and RE-202 Space Echo Reviews

By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 15 September 22

Roland's iconic RE-201 tape delay/spring reverb sound is recreated by Boss with unparalleled depth and realism

Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Boss RE-2 Space Echo and Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Boss Enters a New Age of Space Echo with the RE-2 and RE-202

By Rod Brakes published 24 March 22

Based on Roland’s legendary RE-201 Space Echo these advanced DSP reverb and tape delay units offer an unprecedented level of realism.

Robert Fripp, musician and guitarist for progressive rock band King Crimson, London 1981

Watch Looping Innovator Robert Fripp's 1979 Frippertronics TV Demonstration

By Christopher Scapelliti published 23 March 22

Video Here's how the King Crimson guitarist made tape loops a thing decades ago.

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Watkins Copicat

Here's How the Watkins Copicat Tape Delay Helped Define the Sound of an Era

By Dave Hunter published 24 February 22

Adopted by Hank Marvin and the Shadows this classic echo unit was the first – and some still contend, best – of its kind.

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