tc electronic Gauss Tape Echo
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Gauss Tape Echo
Product Info
Article Number:
435619
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
Gauss Tape Echo
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$84.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gauss delivers a surprisingly convincing tape echo vibe at a budget-friendly price. It’s a great choice for players wanting that warm, saturated character without the complexity of more expensive units—perfect for indie, Americana, or anyone chasing a vintage feel.
Product Description
- tc electronic Gauss Tape Echo
- Effects Pedal
- Simulates the sound of a band echo
- Knob: Volume - sustain - delay
- Mod on / off switch
- Effect on / off LED
- Effect bypass footswitch
- Connections: Input (6.3 mm jack) - output (6.3 mm jack) - power supply connector (coaxial jack 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative pole inside)
- Power consumption: 100 mA
- Operation with 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (not included - matching power supply: Article Nr. #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 74 x 132 x 58 mm
- Weight: 500 g
PROS
- • Authentic tape echo saturation, even at lower settings
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly
- • Simple, intuitive controls for quick tweaking on the fly
- • True bypass preserves your dry signal integrity
CONS
- • Limited delay time compared to more complex digital delays
- • No tap tempo functionality restricts rhythmic precision
- • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than some higher-end pedals
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Analog-voiced tape echo simulation
Max Delay Time
Approximately 600ms
Controls
Volume, Sustain, Delay, Mod On/Off
Tap Tempo
No
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC or 9V Battery
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a good approximation, offering a subtle warble, but lacks the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic nature of genuine aging tape.
No, the Gauss doesn't offer expression pedal input for real-time delay time adjustments; it's a fixed-parameter delay.
It primarily controls the number of repeats, but also influences the overall decay time of the echoes, creating a more pronounced echo trail.
