TC Electronic デジタルテープエコーエミュレーションペダル GAUSS TAPE ECHO

アナログディレイとしてもリバーブとしてもとても大好きなサウンドでした。きれいな効果ですが温かみのある効果でとても気に入りました。筐体は大きくて頑丈なタイプでした。我が家はなんとなくTCのエフェクターが増えています。

As far as a single head tape-echo simulation goes, the pedal sounds good. Very nice vintage rock'n'roll sound. Spacey impressionistic sounds are also possible with the volume (read mix) at higher levels, but the single head sim doesn't provide much room to hide. The modulation (read tape age) feature is subtle enough to be difficult to A/B with simple test sounds, but becomes more apparent and desirable when used for longer periods of actual playing. The bonus flanger-like sound with the time and repeat controls turned down is a bonus. However, the pedal has not one, but two fatal flaws that make this either just a toy, or a very specialized effect. The first flaw, mentioned by many reviewers is the noticable drop in volume when the pedal is engaged. It is to such an extent that the pedal can really only be used as an always-on device, which defeats the purpose of making it true-bypass. Turn the volume (mix) down and there is no effect added to the signal. This is the only way to avoid signal loss on engagement. Few players keep a pedal within hand-reach, but that seems to be the only option if the effect is to be engaged mid-performance. That, however, is not the pedal's biggest fault. As mentioned elsewhere, in certain circumstances, the pedal will simply shut down, despite the active lamp being engaged. The only way to reset the pedal is to unplug the power cable, and plug it in again. After doing that, it's back to normal. The first time the pedal shut down was during an extreme use situation with both the volume (mix) and repeat controls on max. Although annoying, it is not terribly difficult to avoid this situation. However, I recently discovered a second way to trigger the shut-down. The oddity being that the second trigger condition does not shut the pedal down 100% of the time. Using a single source power supply for multiple effect pedals, sometimes the pedal powers up in shut-down "mode" when the common electrical source is engaged. This situation has become more common after owning the pedal for around two months. Again, unplugging the power cable from the pedal and plugging it back in resets the device, but neither of these auto-shut-down scenarios inspire much confidence in the device for live performance or recording situations. Simply put, one should not need to reboot their echo pedal. The problem would seem to be a very low tolerance for fluctuations in the 9V current. A dedicated power adapter might aleviate this weakness, but for many adding another wall-wart to already limited power outlet space defeats one of the many purposes for using a single source power supply. The single pedal version of the Boss RE-201 is starting to look like a much better option. Perhaps TC Electronic should stick to tuners. They are excellent at that.

有名な同社のパラメトリックイコライザーTC1140を 今から30年前に購入しました。当時は他社の追随を許さない素晴らしい性能と、デザインも秀逸で、ライブには必ず持っていっていました。そんなメーカーなのでTCと聞いただけで安心の品質と思い購入しましたが、現時点ではまだ良さがわかってきていません。もしかすると良くないのではないかとさえ思えてきてます。あのTCとこのTCは同じメーカーなのでしょうか？ どなたか知って見えたら教えてください。

Posiblemente uno de mis favoritos de la marca tc electrónicos Da un sonido cálido de cinta de eco de tiempo atras , es señal analoga y la verdad es muy intuitivo de maneja, da un sonido más profundo cambiando el espacio de tu sonido. En lo personal lo uso mucho con guitarras electroacústicas

I was sceptical about the claim but I wanted a straight forward delay anyway so I took a punt. Well, I was taken aback at how close the sound was to a tape echo with the gently degrading repeats and very controllable settings giving plenty of low noise, fun sounds. Modulation effect is subtle but does add a little "something" and although there is a slight volume disparity between the straight through sound, I don't find it a problem. Build quality of TC is always high and this is no exception although I think I may prefer their older, cast style.

Does wonders to my Tone. I have been looking for this Vintage Tone for years now. Its finally here, in this Pedal. I guess it's the "Tape" like effect. Enjoy.

Pedale incredibilmente versatile a questo prezzo. A differenza di molti altri analogici questo ha qualcosa in più e strizza L’occhio in qualche modo al digitale per via delle ottime possibilità di editing sul tipo di delay che si vuole avere. Ricordate sempre che si tratta di un echo (o se preferite di un delay analogico) perciò non sarà mai “preciso” come un digitale. Consigliatissimo, tc electronics è una garanzia.

I am very impressed with this pedal at this price point. You can get a good slapback and good long delays as well. It doesn't seem to darken or brighten the dry signal much if at all. One of my complaints about the Aqua Puss was that it does significantly brighten the tone but that has its place also (and my Aqua Puss was gift from my wife so I can't complain really). As I recall, the Aqua Puss costs quite a bit more so if you are looking for something under $100 for a good echo or delay type effect this is a good one. Also, in addition to sounding good it seems to be build to withstand a nuclear blast. I was surprised at how large this pedal was when I got it but still, it's way smaller than the Way Huge Aqua Puss (actually it isn't but it's about 20% smaller). However, I am sure if you really need to save space on your board that badly there are smaller pedals that will do the same thing. One more thing I want to mention is that on mine the Mod switch definitely does work. It is a somewhat subtle but very noticeable effect on your repeats . I don't think it does anything to the dry signal. I've seen complaints about this feature not doing anything on YouTube but mine definitely does something. I wonder if the people complaining just happened to get pedals from a bad run? Or perhaps their ear just doesn't pick it up?