EF-X3 Desktop - Retro Silver

Retro Silver scratch-resistant front panel with wood side panels for a vintage look.

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

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

Independent SOS (Sound On Sound) head for extended 1.2s delay times.

Auto tape stop to conserve tape and motor life (switchable).

Four playback heads + SOS head with 7 unique head mode settings.

CV input (0"5V) for motor speed and feedback control via expression pedals.

Vintage guitar/line FET preamp with high/low output level switch.

Bass and treble EQ for shaping echo tone.

Motor ON/OFF switch for tape slowdown effects.

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

Direct WET outputs for reverb/chorus on rear panel.

Balanced inputs/outputs and worldwide 100"240V power supply.

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

General Specifications

100% analog signal path for warm, authentic tone

Analog BBD chorus module

True analog spring reverb

4 playback heads plus dedicated Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head

Individual playback head outputs for stereo ping-pong delay (from mono source)

Auto tape stop when no signal is detected (extend tape and motor life; disable via switch)

Durable metal enclosure with removable lid

Scratch-resistant Retro Silver front panel

Ships with 2 premium-quality tape loops

Echo Section

4 tape playback heads

7 selectable head modes for creative delay combinations

SOS head can be layered or used independently

Max delay time: 1.2 seconds

Tape speed range: 4 IPS to 15 IPS

Bass and treble EQ for echo tone shaping

Motor ON/OFF toggle enables tape slowdown effects

Chorus & Reverb

Analog BBD chorus with rate and depth controls

Real analog spring reverb

Rear WET output for isolated chorus/reverb signal

Supports remote footswitches to mute reverb, chorus, or echo independently

Audio I/O

Balanced XLR input and output (rear panel)

Individual outputs for each playback head (1"3)

Front-panel FET preamp for line or guitar-level input

Output level switch (High/Low) on front panel

Control & CV Integration

CV input for motor speed (0"5V)

CV input for feedback level (0"5V)

Compatible with external expression pedals

Build & Design

Handmade in Australia by Echo Fix

Powder-coated black internal hardware (not chrome)

Retro Silver scratch-resistant front panel

Wooden side panels for vintage aesthetic

Weight: 12 kg

Ships with metal lid (not acrylic)

Power

Built-in international power supply (100"240V AC)

No external transformers or step-downs required

Included in the Box

Echo Fix EF-X3 Desktop " Retro Silver

2 x replacement tape loops

Worldwide-compatible power supply