UAFX Orion Tape Delay [And Fulltone TTE - Effector Du Jour]
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2024
- Powerful processing meets super-simple interface - but how does it sound?
Welcome to the show and welcome to Effector Du Jour. Short videos, and as to-the-point as That Pedal Show is ever likely to get.
There are LOADS of tape delay simulating pedals out there. Some do it in the analogue world, but far more common is to employ some digital signal processing where names such as the Strymon El Capistan, Catalinbread Belle Epoch and Boss RE-202 loom large.
This is hardly UAFX’s first dive into these waters, but there’s something we just love about the Orion's simple form factor and relative lack of bells and whistles.
We have a Fulltone Tube Tape Echo for reference - now I KNOW it's not exactly the ‘right’ thing as the Orion is aiming more at a kind of Echoplex EP-3 sound. Nevertheless, it’s some context of actual real tape in the far more common world of digital simulations. Erm, and tubes and analogue preamps.
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Pedals & stuff in this show
• TheGigRig QMX4
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• UAFX Orion Tape Echo
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• Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
Not currently made new
Guitars used in today’s show
• 1961 Fender Stratocaster - Mick’s video here: • Three New Strats For M...
• 1965 Gibson ES-345 - video here:
Amps used in today’s show
• Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb
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Orion sounds really nice...but man...the TTE is something else.
agreed
Agreed.
Indeed
Well said
Love these Du Jour episodes! Thanks! Sounds pretty good. I think I would need to hear it in person for a final judgement.
Always the case. Always! Hopefully these help with deciding what’s worth the in-person time.
Same
Maybe it's not as spooky and vibey as a real-deal EP-3, but damn, that Fulltone sounds good.
Love this new format Mick! I know you don’t really want to be a traditional pedal demo channel but not many others have the audio/vid skills, the insightful feedback, and the classic expensive gear to compare the recreations to and provide context!
Thank you! Yeah, that’s part of the point of this. Almost nobody is micing amps any more. We understand why, but it’s a different game when it’s an actual loud amp. Cheers!
Oh man a delay episode, and a TAPE delay wooohooo! Happy days! Sounds glorious!
Both sound great. Well played.
I love this format keep it going
Hey Mick. Boy... the real tape echo sounds so effin good. The modulation and warmth are the real deal. To be honest, for digital I still love the delays I get from my Timeline. I've actually received from crap from one or two people online for using the "Stry-fecta" (TimeLine, Mobius and BigSky) but they work for me. Thanks for these new Effector Du Jour demos! Love to the TPS family!
The Fulltone sounds amazing
These quick comparisons using the consistent Deluxe reverb platform make a lot of sense. I'd actually love to hear the Orion up against the Dunlop echoplex.
That would be a great comparison!
the fulltone box is sick. glad fulltone is back.
re: UAFX- I just bought a bundle of three UA plug-ins for my Luna daw one of them was their EP tape echo unit-It is so awesome-their stuff sounds amazing in ARM mode through the Apollo twin X-zero latency.
That tte is shockingly special
Lovely sounds👌
That 345 looks and sounds sweet Mick
Thanks Mick really Floyd esque today ....nice. Like the Orion .
Ive decided tape echo is my favourite type of delay id love s tape unit
Sounding great!
Cool sounds. Great biceps. Looking and sounding good Mick. This should inspire all guitar players to hit those curls over the years to keep it fit.
Ha! It’s been a couple of decades since I’ve done a bicep curl! Running, push ups, rowing. :0)
That TTE sounds fantastic!
I was rootin for the ORION but the TTE is psycho, I love it. Big difference
Tape wins, not only sounds more present but also stays out of the way better
The TTE's preamp is very organic and magical. There's a reason why even the great Tom Petty used em live.
I like my Orion. Sounds great and so much tweaking can be done. Especially the option of turning on/off the pre-amp is cool and sounds really great.
Thanks again for a great video!
You did not have to do this. The TTE is marvellous. Meaning now I need it…
Really hope that Effector Du Jour will be a regular fixture - wry much like it!
Hey Tim, hope you’re well mate. Yes. Hope to do at least one per week.
Sound's Great !
No one in their right mind is going to use a *real* tape echo anywhere but in the studio, especially with how good the emulations are, these days. It’s still interesting to hear the comparisons, though. Thanks. ♥TPS
I know a guy who still tours with an Echoplex. He has like 5 tho... ha. He is not in his right mind...
Except John Squire 😊
I guess it depends on what you're going for - lots of surf type bands drag around their big Fender external spring reverb units, and the TTE is smaller than those. I agree that live the difference might not be worth the hassle, but it all depends on what you're doing and want to commit to carrying.
Yeah that TTE is out of this world!
More TTE and 345, that was something !
The Fulltone is glorious, as expected. The digital one sounds pretty good though, and isn't crazy expensive.
I have the TTE. It just blows every other delay out of the water. I did an A-B test of it next to a Strymon El Capistan and a Deco. As good as those Strymon pedals are, they sound pale next tot he TTE.
Analogue. Always. :0)
"Mick of the Day." Hard to argue with that.
I freaking love that guitar man
I love this guitar man too.
Immediately the guitar itself sounds great.
"I need a lie down." Very rock'n'roll!
Mick could have played seated like many blues greats.
One of the best tones ever on TPS, and not a pedal in sight! Vintage ES345, TTE and cranked Deluxe Reverb my kind of rig!
Ha! Cheers Ed! Gotta say, the 335 and the Deluxe Reverb is feeling like home already!
Mick, these short forms are fun. You get to the essence of things quickly. You needed a lie down after? I needed to stand up and tap some tempo. Hope all is well. -G
Awesome timeing of this vid
Merci Mick. On aime bien quand tu glisses quelques petits mots de français dans tes chouettes vidéos. Eh oui ! Il y a aussi des froggies qui regardent That Pedal Show de l'autre côté de la Manche !
Haha! Tres bon Patrice. J'adore la France!
Even over smart phone speakers you can hear the tonal difference. The orion is good but the fulltone is the star here. Excellent comparison.
I like this new videos.
Thanks!
The Fulltone has a tone I prefer standing alone or for a more exposed part (the tonal fatness is awesome), but the clearer, brighter nature of the UA might cut better in a dense mix.
The tape is dynamically superior.
Oh, come on. How so?
Agree. Economically destructive though. God, I just broke my own heart looking that sucker up.
Sweden is watching, and liking! 🎸🎶😎
Tack!
345 sounding amazing from 5:59!
Are you a freaking giant, Mick? That Deluxe looks the size of a Champ behind you, 😂
8 feet 11.2 inches. Wadlow has nothing on me.
TTE by a country Mile. It just creates this: bed or an ethereal-pad that just washes over ( yet remains in the background ). Nothing like a Real Tape Echo.
Cool !!
All sounds lovely, but the 345 into the Fulltone TTE into the Deluxe, cranked a little, is SOMETHING ELSE!!! I’m enjoying these Effector Du Jours. I’ll take some more if I may….
Cheers Matthew! More coming soon. Dan's done some too!
Rock'n'Roll was never hum-less!
You kinda say its not apples vs apples but to use that analogy, the UAD is like a 'granny smith' (slightly sharp with some edge) and the fulltone like a 'pink lady' (smoother, juicier and sweeter). Also, is it the case that the fulltone preamp is, err, juicing up the signal more and thus rounding off the repeats in a much more pleasant way?
I mean, I know it's not a cassette tape, but I'd love to see a "tape left in the car on a hot day" mode
I'll second that.
From Alaska.
TTE and it’s not even close. Cheers
Yep.
The Fulltone all day...
Orion sounds really good. Fulltone obviously better but it should given the cost/size differential.
When you listen to it back you will hear what we all heard, digital emulations of analogue fall short.
You can totally tell the difference both sound good though
Fulltone for studio recording but the Orion for gigs because it's smaller and less likely to break during load ins and outs.
Nice one Mick. Orion sounds great. Wonder if Fulltone are going to make those again now they're back?
The might do! Used prices are maaaaaad
Could you do something similar for the UA Galaxy 74 and the EchoFix? (Or the Space Echo if Dan’s is around!)
The Fulltone is so musical sounding. What was the solid state box again?
Im still oldschool purist here or what. The Tube Tape echo still has like extra dimension (or two) over the Orion.
Saying all that, Orion is still awesome sounding delay pedal.
Hi Mick, great video. Do you happen to know if the Orion (particularly in pre-amp mode) supports analog dry-through? Looking for a replacement for my Belle epoch and this could be it.
Yep! I believe the Orion is analog dry though !
Fulltone hands down, in my opinion
I want to hear the Tube Fulltone against the T-Rex Replicator Junior
afforable tape echo
I guess it’s like comparing a high end flavored vodka, and muddling fresh berries into vodka? In the face of each other, the difference is obvious. In the context of a cocktail, maybe not as important?
Great summary of 95% of gear haha
So always take the compromise and just get drunk? It's a strategy for sure. I'll take the time to crush the berries, avoid the additives and extra chemicals and enjoy the flavour to the full.
@@ThatPedalShow yeah, I’d use the TTE as well 😉
@ThatPedalShow It sounds like you understand quite a bit about food as well as guitars amps and pedals. I'm guessing you would agree that life is too short for shitty beer, food, or sounds.
@@ThatPedalShow UA need to put that on their product page; "UAFX Orion Tape Delay... take the compromise"
Sounds great, Mick. The tube tape echo sounds like it has a bit more body to it - maybe it's the preamp? - that sounds more pleasant to me. Both sound fine and I don't know that I could tell the difference in any setting if you weren't A/Bing them.
SIde note, have you retired the Belle Epoch Deluxe? Mine is still a fav, although I wish it included tap tempo onboard.
Stick with it, kid!
I still love the BED. It’s in this Friday’s show. But yeah, no tap tempo and the polarity flip keeps it off my regular board.
Have you tried the Horizon Devices Flux Echo?
That 345 gives me a right cob-on.
Me too!
Which one do you like better Mick, orion or belle epoche deluxe? Great video.
For pedal, file under ‘Delay’ and amp, ‘Leo got it right 60 years ago’.
Awesome. Has the Orion overtaken the Belle Epoch Deluxe for you? I remember you being slightly out off when you guys first tried the Starlight, because it was too bright, if I’m remembering correctly.
I love the sound of the BED, but no onboard tap tempo and the polarity flip keep it off my main board. My main current delays are either the Source Audio Collider (has reverb too), Caroline Megabyte or the Free The Tone Future Factory…. For my own personal board anyway. Tap tempo a must. Cheers!
@@ThatPedalShow ah ok, that makes sense. Thanks for your thoughts!
Dan's not here so I'll say it: righteous!
Orion sounds thin and bright.
The TTE has an obvious natural modulation/chorus effect that the mint setting of the Orion did not have. I think the tape version of the Starlight sounds better than the Orion, but with my luck someone will tell me the Orion is a condensed version of the Starlight algorithm.
Tube tape echo has more meat on the bone.
👍🏿🤘
Hearing the Tube Tape Echo is like removing the condom
What, you're Mrs suddenly gets pregnant? 😂
@@johnelcanrab2114 the art is to know when its worth it
I had various tape and drum echos in the 1960s and 70s yes they are better than pedals but they do have far more reliabilty issues and need servicing in todays world id go for pedals unless i had a spare tape unit spare
Do you like the Orion better than the dunlop echoplex?
Off topic question - what's that amp head with the yellow faceplate next to the Matchless?
An old Carlsbro 100. Belongs to Jack Griffiths, sounds like being hit in the face with a concrete block.
Thats the amps Bill Nelson of bebop delux used cool stuff cheers @ThatPedalShow
So Orion or new Strymon BRIG bucket delay? 🤔
I haven’t played the Brig,, but it emulates analog BBD delays, not a tape delay. The Strymon equivalent would be the El Capistan. Cheers!
I have a real tape echo unit.
Nothing sounds better.
When it works right.
Ha, yes! Totally that.
Real deal all day long
even on laptop speaker the TTE owns the other thing
I wanted a lie down too, but you made me pick up my guitar....
Orion is cool and what not but Maaaann the Real tape. Warmth dimensionsional wall of sound is what comes to mind.
No silver sky anymore in the rack?
Yeah, it's here somewhere!
TTE all day long
UAFX Orion or boss re 202 ?
If you want multi-head, the latter. If you want a simple single head, the former.
Thanks !
TTE
God that TTE sounds amazing. If it were plausible to take a tape echo unit on tour without spending crazy amounts of money, i’d replace all my delays with tape echo units. But live, as other peole have said, pedals sound more than good enough to do the job, and that Orion does sound really good.
Personally, I prefer a “Pick’n’Mix,” somewhat longer format. Jus saying.
Why bother going over the Orion when you didn’t bother to test the Starlight with the preamp?
That doesn't make any logical sense. What do you actually mean?
@@ThatPedalShow I mean the Orion is a simplified version of the starlight..one of the most sought after aspects of the echoplex is its preamp. You guys played the pedal down because it didn’t have that feature yet. When UAFX updated it with the preamp, someone asked you if you’d be willing to have another look at it, to which you declined.
I’m excited to see these simple UA pedals get played, as they’ve got some different features than the big pedals seemingly, like the Evermore with its multiple variations of 224 settings versus the Golden just having the Hall.
Oh I see. It won't help matters, but for personal use I'd turn the preamp off anyway and use something analogue like an EP Boost or similar, maybe hence not being super interested in revisiting the Starlight. It's on here because it's in the pedal and the Fulltone has a preamp too. Perhaps I should have turned it on and off for the contrast.
@@ThatPedalShow that’s your prerogative.
Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Still gonna stick with belle epoch deluxe
It’s a great thing.
That's a nice pedal but the Fulltone blows it out of the water. As it should since they cost as much as a boutique amp!
This is what it’s supposed to be like real pedals into a real amp. Not pedals into modeling.
Hoooray. :0)
The orion is much cleaner sounding but, in context of a mix, 99% of people will never know the difference.
The only person that matters is you and what it does to your playing.
@@ThatPedalShow 1000% correct
Hope y’all didn’t take my original comment out of context in the cold medium that is the interwebs
Well at least it’s not another tube screamer or Klone but I feel like the world really did not need yet another tape echo digital simulation
The world doesn't need any guitar gear!
@@ThatPedalShow blasphemer!