Now there isn't really an official EMS pedal hall of fame. However...if there was the Echo Degrader would be all over it! Simply put, this pedal is supposed to be a lofi delay. In reality it is a soundscape creator capable of infinite tones from tubby reverbs to blown out, crushing repeats lasting up to 10 whole seconds! Here are the controls. The degrade knob cuts down the signal going INto the delay which produces a comb filter static sound and at short delay times can ring into arpeggiations The tape stability function is very interactive with whatever instrument or signal you have going into the delay and can produce very nice modulated repeats to full out tape machine on fire. The momentary footswitch serves as a kill, oscillation, trail, stutter, and modulation switch in different kinds of settings. One of the many unique functions of this delay is its ability to repeat infinitely without oscillating. Kind of like a looper pedal, you can construct beats and play over them. The threshold/tone and repeat/blend knobs control that function and everything else can be used to manipulate it. Truthfully the knobs are the only finite thing about this pedal. You don't just want it, you need it. Yesterday. Not to mention that with these no longer in production, she's a rare bird! This kick ass repeat destroyer is lightly used and ships dumb fast and stupid free to wherever you be! Give us a call at the shop with any questions you may have!
