EF-X3 Desktop - Vintage Green Panel

Vintage Green front panel with scratch-resistant finish, paired with wood side panels for a timeless, classic look.

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

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

Independent SOS (Sound On Sound) head for longer delay times up to 1.2 seconds.

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

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

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

Bass and treble EQ controls for shaping the echo signal.

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

Motor ON/OFF switch for creative tape slowdown effects.

Remote footswitch support to mute reverb, echo, and chorus.

Direct WET outputs for reverb/chorus at the rear.

Balanced I/O, worldwide power supply (100"240V).

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

General Specifications

100% analog signal path

Built-in analog BBD chorus

Built-in analog spring reverb

Tape delay with 4 playback heads + separate Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head

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

Auto tape stop feature to extend tape and motor life (user-switchable)

Removable metal lid with scratch-resistant vintage green front panel

Two tape loops included

Echo Section

4 selectable playback heads

7 head mode combinations

Additional Sound-On-Sound (SOS) head

Max delay time: 1.2 seconds

Tape speed adjustable from 4 IPS to 15 IPS

Bass and treble controls for echo signal

Motor ON/OFF switch for slow-down tape effects

Chorus & Reverb

Analog BBD chorus with rate and depth controls

Analog spring reverb

Dedicated wet output for chorus and reverb at the rear panel

Chorus, reverb, and echo muteable via external footswitch

Audio I/O

Balanced input and output on rear panel

High/Low output level switch on front panel

Individual outputs for each playback head

Vintage-style FET guitar/line preamp input on front panel

CV & Control Options

CV input for motor speed (0"5V)

CV input for feedback level (0"5V)

Compatible with standard expression pedals

Power & Build

Worldwide-compatible internal power supply (100"240V)

Built in Australia

Durable metal chassis with wooden side panels

Color: Vintage Green (front panel)

Internal hardware: Black powder-coated

Weight: 12 kg

Included in the Box

EF-X3 Desktop Tape Echo (Vintage Green)

2 tape loops

Power supply (no transformer required)