ECHOREC 4:
STRYMON EL
CAPISTAN
This pedal may not be a straight-up
or obvious recreation of the Binson
Echorec, but the Echorec has had clear
influence in its design. The El Cap is a
favorite among tapeaholics and delay
nuts alike, and is a truly innovative
digital formula to which many analog
guys and gals are warming up. The
character of this delay is almost unlike
any I have ever played before, and
is not at all a straightforward delay.
There is some very obvious reverb
mixed in with the signal, and while
it may help the sound feel more
cavernous and haunting, if all you
want is straightforward repeats, this
is not the pedal for you. It’s easy to
recommend however, just because of
how awesome it sounds. It may not
be authentic, but it can still get you
ECHOREC 5:
PETE CORNISH T.E.S.
very close to those haunting Live at
Pompeii tones that so many Binson
fanatics lust after.
Pete Cornish is perhaps one of
the most controversial names in
the effects business. His fans are
incredibly outspoken and adamant,
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