Erica Synths Echolocator
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Erica Synths
Echolocator
Product Info
Article Number:
613639
Brand:
Erica Synths
Model:
Echolocator
Category:
Multi Effect Processors
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Echolocator is a seriously deep delay unit; it's not a simple stompbox. If you're a sound designer, experimental musician, or someone who needs granular control over their delays and reverbs, this thing is a goldmine. It's a premium-priced piece of kit, but the sonic possibilities are vast.
Product Description
- Erica Synths Echolocator
- Desktop Stereo Delay
- 12 parameters: Time
- Reverb
- Feedback
- Ping-Pong
- Modulation Speed
- Modulation Depth
- Dry/Wet
- Pitch Shift
- etc.
- Selectable delay
- filter and shimmer modes
- Save and recall functions for all parameters
- Freeze function
- Adjustable input amplification
- Configurable foot switch input
- 30 factory preset memory locations
- 70 user preset memory locations
- Preset export via USB
- Full MIDI implementation
- Stereo input: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- Stereo output: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- Footswitch input: 6.3 mm jack TS
- MIDI In: 5-pin DIN
- MIDI Thru: 5-pin DIN
- USB type B
- Sturdy aluminium housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 23 x 14.5 x 7 cm
- Weight: 843 g
- Including power supply (12V DC)
PROS
- • Robust aluminum housing feels incredibly solid and well-built.
- • Versatile delay modes – shimmer is genuinely unique and musical.
- • Comprehensive MIDI implementation allows for deep integration with DAWs.
- • Freeze function adds creative possibilities for textural soundscapes.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy for a desktop unit; portability is limited.
- • Parameter density can feel overwhelming for less experienced users.
- • USB Type B connector feels dated compared to more modern options.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
12 (Delay, Reverb, Filter, Shimmer modes)
Presets
100 (30 Factory, 70 User)
Looper
No
Expression Pedal
No (Configurable footswitch input)
Connections
Stereo In/Out (6.3mm balanced), Footswitch, MIDI In/Thru, USB-B
Power Supply
12V DC External
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Frequently Asked Questions
Erica Synths' shimmer is more granular and textured than some of the smoother, more ethereal shimmer effects – it’s more about creating evolving, almost granular delays with pitch shifting.
While it *can* be used that way, the complexity of the parameters might be more suited to studio work; the learning curve is a bit steeper for quick live tweaking.
Primarily for preset export/import and firmware updates, but it does allow for MIDI control and potentially deeper integration with certain DAWs if you explore its MIDI implementation.
