Catalinbread Echorec MULTI-tap Echo Delay

A Legendary Drum Echo, Updated for Today

Before the era of ultra-clean digital delays, the Binson Echorec established itself as a unique echo machine, famous for its dense repeats and combinations of playback heads capable of creating almost percussive bounces. This aesthetic is closely linked to the psychedelic and progressive sounds of the 60s and 70s and remains associated with iconic textures, especially in the world of Pink Floyd.

The Catalinbread Echorec precisely captures this idea: to seize the grain, depth, and musicality of a multi-head echo while making it reliable, compact, and suitable for a pedal format. The goal is not just to "copy" a classic but to extend its musical intention: inspiring repeats, a sense of dimension, and echo rhythms that instantly give your playing a signature.

Who Is the Echorec For and In Which Contexts Does It Excel?

This pedal is aimed at guitarists (and musicians more broadly) who want a delay with character, capable of moving beyond standard repeats into living patterns and cinematic atmospheres. It suits both intermediate and advanced players: easy to use for "instantly beautiful" sounds but deep enough to become a true exploration pedal.

In rock, psychedelic, prog, indie, shoegaze, post-rock, or ambient genres, the Echorec shines whenever you seek repeats that fill the space without sounding cold. In the studio, it adds dimension and an inspiring sense of movement on leads, arpeggios, or even more minimalist parts. Live, the trails mode helps maintain clean transitions, especially if you switch off the effect between sections.

Controls, Settings, and Design Philosophy

The Catalinbread Echorec's approach is centered on playing: you set a base (delay time, tone, repeat level), then let the pedal respond to attacks and silences. The internal modulation trimpot allows you to add (or reduce) that slight flutter reminiscent of electromechanical machines: perfect for thickening chords, giving a "tape" vibe, or enhancing more dreamy textures.

The internal gain trimpot adjusts the headroom and how the pedal "pushes" the signal, useful depending on whether you play single coils, humbuckers, or place the Echorec after a boost/overdrive. Finally, the bypass mode switch lets you choose between a very direct true bypass or a trails -oriented operation, particularly pleasant for preserving natural phrase endings when you deactivate the pedal.

The Sound

The Echorec's sonic signature is a round, rich, and slightly textured repeat that stacks easily without becoming harsh. Where some very modern delays can sound "flat" or too hi-fi in a guitar mix, this one brings a more organic relief, with a sense of depth reminiscent of vintage echoes. The multi-head patterns invite different playing styles: simple parts become instantly hypnotic, and picking passages gain a natural pulse.

This tone has attracted guitarists from very diverse worlds: the Echorec spirit is found both among fans of classic sounds and in more modern, textured approaches. Notable users often mentioned include Noel Gallagher, Billy Corgan, Eric Johnson, Joe Perry, Misha Mansoor, Nels Cline, Phoebe Bridgers, and John Squire. This diversity sums up the pedal well: distinctive yet surprisingly easy to integrate, from edgy rock to ambient soundscapes.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Gold
Type	sector

Power source	9-18V DC power supply (sold separately)	Depth	4.33 inches
Power consumption	60mA	Weight	0.40 lbs.
True Bypass	Yes (switchable to trails mode)	Documentation	included
Height	1.96 inches	Power supply	not included
Width	2.36 inches