EF-X3 Desktop - Black Front Panel

Black scratch-resistant front panel with classic wood side panels for a modern, elegant design.

100% analog signal path featuring BBD chorus and spring reverb.

Direct playback head outputs allow external panning for stereo ping-pong delays from a mono source.

Independent SOS (Sound On Sound) head extends delay time up to 1.2 seconds.

Auto tape stop circuit conserves tape and motor life (defeatable via rear switch).

CV input (0"5V) for motor speed and feedback, compatible with expression pedals.

Four playback heads + SOS head with 7 selectable head mode combinations.

Bass and treble EQ for precise echo tone shaping.

Vintage guitar/line FET preamp on front panel with high/low output switch.

Motor ON/OFF switch for experimental tape slowdown effects.

Remote footswitch inputs for muting echo, reverb, and chorus independently.

Direct WET outputs for reverb/chorus at rear panel.

Balanced inputs/outputs with worldwide power supply (100"240V).

Includes two tape loops, removable metal lid, and 2-year warranty.

General Specifications

100% analog signal path

Analog BBD chorus built-in

Real spring reverb built-in

Tape delay section with 4 playback heads plus 1 Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head

Individual playback head outputs for stereo ping-pong effects from a mono input

Auto tape stop feature to preserve tape and motor life (can be disabled)

Removable metal lid

Scratch-resistant black front panel

Ships with 2 high-quality tape loops

Echo Section

4 selectable playback heads

7 head mode combinations

Sound-On-Sound head can be used independently or with other modes

Max delay time: 1.2 seconds

Tape speed range: 4 IPS to 15 IPS

Bass and treble controls for the echo signal

Motor ON/OFF switch for pitch modulation effects

Chorus & Reverb

Analog BBD chorus with adjustable rate and depth

Analog spring reverb with warm, natural character

Dedicated WET output at the rear for chorus/reverb send

Remote footswitch compatibility to mute chorus, echo, and reverb independently

Audio I/O

Balanced input and output on rear panel

Individual outputs for each echo playback head

Front panel Vintage Guitar/Line FET preamp input

High/Low output level toggle on front panel

Control & CV Integration

CV input for motor speed control (0"5V)

CV input for feedback level (0"5V)

Compatible with expression pedals

Build & Design

Hand-built in Australia

Rugged metal chassis with black powder-coated internal hardware

Wood side panels

Black front panel (scratch-resistant)

Weight: 12 kg

Ships with metal lid (not acrylic)

Power

Worldwide internal power supply (100"240V AC)

No external transformer required

Included in the Box

EF-X3 Desktop (Black Front Panel)

2 x tape loops

100"240V power supply