TAPE ECHO HANDCRAFTED IN DENMARK TAPE ECHO
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE T-REX REPLICATOR! The Replicator is a true tape echo with modern features that were not available on tape echoes in the past. A tape echo works by recording and playing back audio on a magnetic tape loop run by a motor. The time it takes for the tape to go from the record head to the playback head(s) will determine the delay time. A feedback circuit sends the delayed audio back to the recording head for multiple repetitions that fades over time.
CONTROLS Master Volume: Controls the overall output level of the pedal. At the maximum setting, the output is boosted appr. 8dB. Chorus: Controls the depth of the modulation effect that is applied when the chorus is switched ON. Turn this up for deeper pitch modulation of the delay signal(s). NOTE!: Please see “Helpful hints” below for more details. Saturation: Controls the recording level of the rec. head.
Heads: This switch will cycle through the three following configurations of the two playback heads: Green: Playback Head1 is on. In this conf. the longest delay times can be set. If tap tempo is used, the echo time will be in sync with the tapped tempo. Red: Playback Head2 is on. This conf. gives you the shortest delay times. If tap tempo is used, the echo time will be half of the tapped tempo. Orange: Both heads are on. In this configuration, the first head feeds back via the second head´s feedback path.
Delay output level Repeat Delay time (tap tempo) s COLOR BARS: Green: head 1 (green mode) Red: head 2 (red mode) Orange: head 1 + head 2 (orange mode) Time
MAINTENANCE The Replicator´s moving parts as well as the tape heads WILL need a bit of cleaning every once in a while. If the unit is used on a regular basis, the tape cartridge will wear out faster and the various parts will need cleaning more often. In contrast to older tape echo units, the Replicator is very easy to maintain and the cartridge can be replaced in seconds. Replacing the tape cartridge: Turn off the effect (motor stops) and take out the knurled screw.
HELPFUL HINTS Sound quality: As the motor´s speed is increased, so is the high frequency content of the delays. Conversely, if the motor is running at a slow speed, there will be a high frequency loss. The Replicator has auto-compensation for this, in order to deliver the best sound quality at any motor speed (delay time). However, there will be some treble loss as the delay time approaches maximum.
T-REX WARRANTY CONDITIONS TECHNICAL SPECS Input Impedance @ 1KHz Output Impedance @ 1KHz Power supply Current Draw @ 24V DC Maximum input signal Vp/p External connectors Controls Pedal size incl. knobs (WxHxD) Weight excl.
Lars Dahl-Jørgensen Founder T-Rex Engineering ApS T-Rex Engineering ApS www.t-rex-effects.
