T-Rex Replica delay

Nils · #1 08-14-2007, 02:37 PM

I've been searching for quite a while now on the forums, but haven't found anything. What do you guys think about this delay? I'm looking for something that sounds analog but has a tap tempo, and I don't really like the Boss-pedals. I think I can get a Replica for about the same as a brand new Akai Headrush. What would you pick? The Akai looks quite nice and is actually a bit cheaper than the T-Rex delay, even used ones. I haven't actually tried any of them, so I need your advice on everything

I'm currently using an old Boss DM-100 Delay Machine, but it's quite a hassle to carry around, since it doesn't fit in my pedal board case, plus it hasn't got an LED and is quite noisy... So,

Basdyret · #2 08-14-2007, 03:02 PM

The Replica is a great pedal, although it's mainly used by guitarists - it's small, has tap tempo and very high quality, and best of all, it's a digital delay that has everybody believing it's analogue! They're fairly inexpensive second hand here in Denmark, and I guess they should be in Sweden as well.
If you just want delay for fun, there are lots of acceptable pedals on the market, but the Replica is a great sounding pedal, and you could only do better with a Pigtronix Phi Echolution or a Diamond Memory Lane, I think (if you don't count boutique pedals like the Echoczar, etc).

moosapotamus · #3 08-15-2007, 06:56 AM

I've never played a Replica, but I have an Echo Park on my board and couldn't be happier with it. The tap tempo function works great. And with all the different mode settings, it seems like it might be a lot more flexible than the Replica. Much more affordable, too.

~ Charlie

sonicvi · #4 08-15-2007, 06:59 AM

I saw a pic of Pete Townhend's pedals board over in the Harmony Central forums and he has one. Though with his ears everything probably sounds warm and analog.

Nils · #5 08-15-2007, 11:11 AM

Well, I think I'll just try out the Replica and the Echo Park. Since there aren't any shops here selling the boutique-ier pedals, I have no chance to try them out.

What I don't like about the Echo Park is that you have to change the settings to use tap tempo. Still, it's alot better than Boss' "hold 2 seconds", since you have to hold it for two seconds, do you thing, then hold the pedal down for two seconds again, and THEN you can turn it off. Silly Boss...