Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo Rev.
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UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo Rev.
Product Info
Article Number:
563841
Brand:
Universal Audio
Model:
UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo Rev.
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Galaxy '74 is a seriously impressive recreation of a classic piece of gear. It nails the vibe of a vintage tape echo – the warble, the decay, the slightly unpredictable nature of the original. If you're chasing that authentic 70s ambience for your guitars or synths, and are willing to pay a bit more for it, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo Rev.
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Echo and reverb
- Authentic emulation of the classic analogue Japanese ambient device from the mid-70s
- Full modelling of the classic multi-head tape delay mechanism as well as emulation of the spring reverb of the original hardware
- Doubled delay times for effects
- UAFX Control App downloadable to optimise footswitch functionality
- Customisation of real-time effects and oscillation sounds
- Buffered bypass
- Analogue dry through
- Spillover / Trails
- Stereo / dual mono operation
- Controls for echo rate feedback
- echo volume
- input volume
- dwell
- reverb volume
- Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- USB Type-C for updates via computer
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter with min. 400 mA
- centre-negative (not included)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.2 x 6.5 x 14.1 cm
- Weight: 567 g
PROS
- • Authentic '74 tape echo character, remarkably nuanced and organic.
- • Excellent spring reverb emulation, genuinely convincing and usable.
- • UAFX app unlocks deep customization and spillover functionality.
- • Buffered bypass preserves signal integrity, maintaining clarity and tone.
CONS
- • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for a delay pedal.
- • Limited control over the tape saturation/wow and flutter characteristics.
- • Relies on a 9V DC adapter; no battery power option.
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Multi-head tape delay emulation
Max Delay Time
Approximately 750ms (can be doubled with mode switch)
Controls
Echo Rate, Feedback, Volume, Dwell, Reverb Volume, Input Volume
Tap Tempo
Not included – relies on rate knob or app control
Bypass Type
Buffered
Power Supply
9V DC, 400mA center-negative
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spillover creates a trailing echo effect that continues even after you stop playing, adding a lush, evolving texture – great for ambient soundscapes and transitions.
Yes, doubling the delay time extends the echo repeats and creates a more spacious, ethereal sound, sacrificing some of the tighter, more rhythmic feel of the standard mode.
While other options exist, the Galaxy '74's meticulous recreation of the original hardware’s imperfections and the UAFX platform’s processing power provides a level of authenticity and flexibility hard to match.
