Boss TE-2 Tera Echo: Slippery Drones, to Alien Blues? (no talking) (Stereo)

[@pedalgaze]

The support for this video has been unreal! Thanks so much for watching and for the truly kind words! I've got another video in the books so stay tuned. Until then, keep on rocking out there!

[@brianhester8918]

Excellent video. Right now I use it in the back ground sometimes I like the monkey around with the settings so this video will help a lot Cheers.

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much! Stoked you liked it and that it helped you. Cheers!@@brianhester8918

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

I like pedals like this. Turn the lights down, space out and noodle for a few hours and get lost in it.

[@pedalgaze]

Absolutely. I feel like it's therapy for me. Love getting lost.

[@planzed.2]

@@pedalgazeI feel like this too. Great video btw, hope you’re well.

[@pedalgaze]

thanks! I'm doing good. I hope you are as well. Take care@@planzed.2

[@mjb5997]

I worked at everyone's favorite brick and mortar music retailer when this released. I always thought it was a brilliant pedal and still love how it's unapologetic in what it does. In all sorts of ways It's like tasting a kaleidoscope. You don't ever forget the smell.

[@Fuzzfooger]

I have one and use it in very subtle modes occasionally, I find the more pronunced effect gets old pretty quick. Fun fact: This was the 100th Boss Pedal release. I also have the MO-2 Multi Overtone that was released at the same time and would argue it is truly underrated, very cool pedal.

[@asynchronicity]

Any reason to get an MO-2 over a POG?

[@andymellor9056]

I've been considering the MO2. What would you say are it's strengths?

[@wyldeslash2003]

I think this pedal just won an Oscar for best musical score. Congrats!

[@pedalgaze]

Rad! haha

[@markbarger6410]

I bought this pedal twice. It's one of my favorite for creating space and ambience. It got stolen and then I bought again. This video is an excellent demonstration of the pedal's versatility.

[@saftovooey4569]

I BET A DRUMPFH SUPPORTER STOLED IT LOL THERE ALWAYS STEALING THING'S

[@slooone4157]

This!

[@saftovooey4569]

Hahaha, some idiot deleted my comment.

[@lewishanson9947]

All I ever wanted from a pedal video, thanks dude. KZbin is so full of high stimuli videos, this is exactly what I wanted to see. You showcase the pedals features so well just by experimenting and playing and leaving the rest up to the viewer

[@pedalgaze]

Awesome to hear! Thanks so much for the kind words. It was super fun to make and dive deep. Stoked that people are digging it. Cheers!

[@Post_war_designs]

Just got one of these today, I think it just became my new favorite. This thing rules.

[@pedalgaze]

heck ya! Its so good. Happy Exploring!

[@douchecraft3113]

Fuzzy stuff sounded awesome!

[@d-mack7053]

I have one of these and to say "I beyond love it" would be beyond an understatemen.

[@pedalgaze]

totally agree! It surprises me every time I play it! Such a sick pedal!

[@iandavidlocke]

I love my TE-2 and love using it in these same ways. Such a cool niche pedal to enjoy. Great video.

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you! It really is an amazing pedal. Cheers!

[@Amazology]

It does a neat slapback too but your ambient dynamic stuff was really cool and made the pedal sound awesome.

[@et9775]

Man that pleasant on so many levels Just showcasing the pedal and its various features and letting the viewers form their own opinion…PERFECT Thank you!! 🙏

[@pedalgaze]

Right on! Thank you so much. Stoked you liked it!

[@briancassidy6678]

Yep. Just bought one. Thanks.

[@pedalgaze]

Heck ya! Enjoy!

[@maurobelarde8527]

By far, best demo I've seen of this pedal. It's incredible all the textures the Tera Echo can generates at the same time and you show that perfectly. Instant subscription! Greetings from Argentina! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pedalgaze]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. So happy you liked the video! Hello from Oakland, California!

[@sunlinkable]

totally agree

[@maurobelarde8527]

@@pedalgaze Wow! California! The Bear Flag State. I have an aunt in Pasadena. He has lived there since the mid-80s. A few months ago someone told me that California was part of the United Provinces of the Río de La Plata, then Argentina, for a couple of days. I thought it was a joke, but then I did a search and unbelievably, it's true. 😸😸😸

[@maurobelarde8527]

@@sunlinkable 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mikkokelanen8000]

This was a good presentation of what the TE-2 can do. It’s a one-trick-pony only if it’s used that way. Great vid and love this pedal.

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! It's truly one of the greats.

[@MichaelBassett-e6n]

I think i will buy one based on this video. Kevin, you do amazing work. Thanks!

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Stoked you enjoyed it. Have fun with your new pedal!

[@michaelfowler3187]

Nice sounds- this pedal has a signature of it some own that I only can remember because a nearly identical sound effect is used in Mario RPG from Super Nintendo days. Star world.. has the same sound. But this sounds like so many effects at once it is bewildering and I think when blended in to the right soup of more organic sounds would be a magical layer that is hard to pin down

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks! Definitely can hear the similarities. The characteristics of this pedal are truly unique. www.soundonsound.com/reviews/boss-te2-tera-echo Sound on sound has a cool article trying to break down this magical device.

[@prezdentraygun8790]

I use this with my synths too. Sounds killer with the MonoPoly.

[@paisleyfish9]

your great man.thanks

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

Crazy amount of sound coming out of that pedal.

[@thecruddybug4437]

Awesome video. Just got one of these for 60 bucks super excited to start messing with it.

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you! What a steal. Have a blast!

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

I have the Tera Echo in my DD-500. It's always fun to play around with it and also in combination with other delay styles.

[@pedalgaze]

Nice! I bet its a blast using that in Dual mode with the 500. You could even do two tera echos I think which would sound nuts

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

@@pedalgaze Hahaha, I didn't even think that far, but that sounds great! I will make a video and link, for sure.

[@pedalgaze]

Right on! Stoked to see that. Cheers!@@TheOligoclonalBand

[@pedroroggla8129]

sounds amazing!

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you!

[@kapitanpoloten4ik668]

dude youre making awesome sounds. Great pedal demo

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Happy you enjoyed it

[@Burythelie]

That riff at 5:12 made me subscribe. Good job

[@pedalgaze]

Awesome! Thanks, Happy you enjoyed it!

[@robashton8606]

I had no idea this pedal existed. I'm excited to try one out now. Just gorgeous textures.

[@pedalgaze]

One of my favorites of all time! Could get lost for hours with this.

[@ConvoLuter-9]

i want one now... nice display 👌

[@pedalgaze]

thank you!

[@jimhart1959]

I've had a Tera Echo on my board for years. For gigs I set the feedback less than half, same with E Level for a more subtle effect. And most of the time its an 'always on' pedal. It responds well to attack so i can make the effsct more pronounced when desired. Recording it in stereo is amazing

[@pedalgaze]

awesome! Thanks for sharing. I love how dynamic the pedal is. Noticed that with the alien blues part. Felt so good ripping into those notes and hearing how the pedal was reacting. Love this at the end of my chain as well feeding ambient loops into it to and recording stereo. Dynamics are subtle making it sound huge and magical.

[@maartenstevens9848]

Very beautifull sounds. Especially the droning is very well done. Maybe i put it back on my long wishlist.

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you!

[@maartenstevens9848]

@@pedalgaze I would love to hear you drone with the Afterneath from Eqd.

[@pedalgaze]

Hopefully one day :)@@maartenstevens9848

[@sunlinkable]

amazing video, thank you so much!!

[@pedalgaze]

you're welcome! So stoked you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@mrmusicrevolution333]

Really cool pedal! Boss has so many different options for delays. We reviewed the DD8 in our channel and we were very impressed with the quality and the performance of the effect.

[@pedalgaze]

The DD-8 is so cool as well. Definitely going to explore pairing them together at some point!

[@modulated_]

such nice playing on this demo - love it! subbed 👍

[@pedalgaze]

Stoked you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@nkozi]

The Tera Echo mode on the DD-500 is my fave mode for making diffuse reverbs. Two of these in parallel with LFOs and envelopes on modulating them is simply insane.

[@pedalgaze]

I bet it sounds insane!

[@ZVWVVZ]

Wow such a good pedal I never knew existed and for the price is a no brainer 👌

[@pedalgaze]

Heck ya!

[@OrangeSunnSet]

While i was listening to your demo i was browsing through some pages and at some point i totally forgot i "just" listened to a demo of a guitar pedal. My brain processed it as professionally made Klaus Schulze like atmospheric wall of sound record. But when i was coming back here i was damn surprised what sounds can come just out of one single pedal.

[@pedalgaze]

that's so cool. Listening to Klaus Schulze now. He is right up my alley! It is truly wild what you can do with this pedal. Cheers!

[@tusleplopp1]

It's such an exciting pedal tbh. I don't own it, but i feel like i should. Not because i would use it too much, but when the mood strikes, this seems kind of perfect.

[@nmv881]

This is THE demo of this pedal. I’ve only ever heard the typical sound and it can do much more. I think I’ll get one….

[@pedalgaze]

Heck ya Thank you so much for the kind words! Happy you enjoyed it.

[@bassinblue]

We're getting into 90s/early 2000s dreamscape/Indie territory.

[@stingylizard]

Nice! Our fave patch effect in our el cheapo BOSS GT-1. Worth the $ in pedal form.

[@pedalgaze]

Rad!

[@swiftymcgarnagle4567]

Quit kissing this guy’s ass@@pedalgaze

[@stinky_lizard]

what up stingy lizard

[@stingylizard]

@@stinky_lizard Salute stinky_lizard

[@stingylizard]

@@stinky_lizard hey,stinky_lizard...totally digging the tera echo

[@slooone4157]

I have this peddle as well and love it! Way to showcase it!

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It's such a rad pedal

[@Daydreaminginmono]

Dude your playing and presentation is excellent. Ive already got an avalanche run, but i definitely want one of these too

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much for the kind words! It means a lot. I’ve always wanted to try the avalanche run. How do you like it? I feel like the Tera echo and the run would pair perfectly. Cheers!

[@Daydreaminginmono]

@@pedalgaze I really dig mine, its one of those that you can get truly lost in. I managed to score a cme limited black sparkle one so it looks as good as it sounds lol. And youre welcome!

[@pedalgaze]

@@Daydreaminginmono great to hear. definitely on my list for the future! That aurora borealis version is calling me

[@daerganguy7504]

This video renewed my interest in this ambient drone machine. One sound in particular that pops up on here, is the sound of metallic-like gears turning w/ various tempos fading in and out of the mix. This isn't your uncle's delay pedal. Extra pros? Ed O'Brian has this as a forever pedal on his board AND you can find these fairly cheap online. That a new color OR is it the lighting on the video which appears as a cream and gold color. Thank you! Wonderful demo dude!!!

[@pedalgaze]

That's awesome to hear! Also, that is a cool fact about the og Ed O'Brian having it on his board. Definitely one of my all-time favorite pedals! I don't think it's a new color. My lighting setup is very basic haha, just a lamp placed on my speaker so makes everything look warmer than it is. I'm stoked you liked the video! Means a lot. Keep on rocking and thanks for watching!

[@dicecard921]

Chapeau bas, this is the only demo of this pedal on the entire internet to do it justice in terms of its versatility beyond the usual laser sounds. Especially the part with it being placed pre-gain was awesome, it's how I use it too. What sort of distortion/fuzz pedal did you use in that 'Fuzzy drone' part? It sounded very MBVish

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much for the nice the words! I’m grateful you liked it. I used the UA dream to distort it. Basically just cranked the pre on the pedal to drive into chaos! Cheers!

[@drewpizza4343]

I was looking for a cheap arpeggiator/synth to knob around with and solo over, but now I just don't know. This isn't just another delay pedal...maybe I need a new pedal. Solid video~

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you!! This pedal rules. definitely worth grabbing one.

[@peteytwofinger]

i got a gt1-b for my wifes bass and it has this in there . we use it a lot on bass its very cool .

[@Da_Publick]

If there's one thing that's consistent about Boss pedals, it's that the EQ controls work. I'm seeing too many reviews of $150+ pedals where you see a hand onscreen turning knobs, but no change in tone nor effect.

[@MikeUIibarri]

In my GT-001. Just switching HSS pups makes some cool changes. I dig this effect. I still use the other delays simultaneously; this is something unto itself.

[@stofosaurus]

Devin Townsend would love this pedal.

[@CamiloSinger]

Best demo of this pedal I've seen yet, which is quite a feat since I've watched a ton! Subscribed. P.D.: your IG link seems to be broken.

[@pedalgaze]

That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you for the kind words and glad you enjoyed it! I just fixed for link, thanks for letting me know. Cheers

[@gustavoortego5838]

Great review! Can it also do some of de SL-2 stuff, like 'slices & dice'... sort of?

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks so much! It doesn't really have any slicing capabilities from my experience. It kinda does its own thing. I'd pair the two and go to town!

[@75groove]

Instant guitar vaporwave

[@dahmc59]

the "alien blues" setting sounds like a "drip" knob for spring reverb is cranked

[@Neil-Aspinall]

This is amazing. I take they are no longer made?

[@harriettubmanappreciater9091]

its still in production, its just prob the most underrated boss pedal so no one talks about it or has it. its also $155 new which is more then most boss pedal people want to pay.

[@pedalgaze]

So stoked you liked it. Thanks for watching! Yep still in production. I got mine on the used market. They have good deals on them on reverb.

[@Lomoholga2]

Pair this pedal with an EHX attack decay would make an excellent combo

[@pedalgaze]

Always wanted to try an attack decay. Seems like a fine pairing.

[@tonylocke1214]

It does 👍

[@ShaighJosephson]

Suggest using this effect in the DD-500 that has full control parameters rather than using this severely limitted pedal... The only reason Boss pulied this effect out the DD-500 was to squeeze it for more money...

[@pedalgaze]

The fact that you can do two Tera echo patches at the same time in the dd 500 is reason enough for me to grab one! I’m not super into menu diving but thinking that I need to make an exception for that powerhouse of a pedal! One thing that I love about the small form is how simplistic it is. I swear, if they have a fully controllable Tera echo stand-alone effect I’d get it in a heartbeat!

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I don't get some of the hate for this pedal. It's very cool. It's not an always on type of unit, but has its place to create soundscape. It also sounds ideal for synth applications, too. I may eventually pick one up.

[@pedalgaze]

Totally. It really shines with the soundscape type effect. I think this is the kind of pedal that you have to adjust your playing to fit with the effect if that makes sense.

[@Da_Publick]

It's probably a little better for synths.

[@squatchykrislapuma4611]

I play guitar in an Ambient Blues/ Rock band that also has a Native American Flute player and a Hand Drummer that uses a Vintage Moog Theremin. Some gigs I've only needed to bring my TE-2,my Blues Driver, and Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress to take the music into some amazing places. This is an outstanding pedal limited only by the imagination and skills of the user.

[@brianhester8918]

I love this pedal. I have on my me -80. I heard a rumor they might stop making them and then come on boss it’s your 100th pedal. So I had to buy one it’s hard when people ask me what kind of pedal is it I have a hard time describing it it’s modulation. What is it delay? Is it flange is it? I don’t know it’s just a trippy pedal that’s always on in my rig. Usually it’s a background thing but sometimes I like horsing around with the settings. Boss rules, they will always be number one in my book.

[@pedalgaze]

It's definitely a magical box for sure!

[@1969RestlessNative]

It’s also available on boss me80/90 😁

[@SuperMogwai78]

Hi there !!! Fantastic video !!! Did u use any looper or additional pedal in the Slippery Drones and Hoverboards parts??? Greetings fom Barcelona !!! Cheers !!! ❤❤❤

[@pedalgaze]

Hey! Thanks so much! I'm so stoked you liked the video. For the Slippery Drones/Hoverboards that was just my guitar. You can build ambient pads fairly quickly with the feedback cranked to 90 percent. One of my favorite parts of the pedal. Hello from Oakland, California!

[@SuperMogwai78]

@@pedalgaze Thanks a lot!! Don't stop making videos dude 😉😉😉

[@pedalgaze]

you're welcome! Definitely have more coming! Thanks again@@SuperMogwai78

[@guiom77]

I want it ‼️

[@nedim_guitar]

It sounds like droplets of water, crickets... Great for creating ambient soundscapes for nature shows, or music that is the imagined sounds of nature. I'm not really a fan of the "droplet" sound, though. But I must say, the long delays on this pedal with the tone pulled down creates a lot of ambience, but the ambience stays out of the way of the guitar sound. That's cool.

[@pedalgaze]

definitely. Would be a great tool for sound design/soundtracks. I love the subtly of the tone all the way. It feels like a nice wash over your playing.

[@nedim_guitar]

@@pedalgaze That's where it shines in my opinion. That part of the demo with a darker tone setting. Tasty!

[@jasonmiller.mp4]

Do more of these

[@chinmeysway]

nice. sorry if i missed a deet but how long can this go via delay time? thanks for the vid

[@pedalgaze]

good question! It's not listed on the official manual but I was looking online and found that it's listed as 700ms in the dd-200 so I'd use that as a frame of reference.

[@adrian1072]

Nice demo. You could have gone a little longer into each texture, but it's already a good sample of what this pedal is capable of. It is worth tmentioning the effect sound is dynamic responsive how soft or hard you hit the strings affects the amount of effect output.

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Yes the dynamics are a huge part of the sound and one of the reasons why I love the pedal so much.

[@adrian1072]

This pedal is fantastic, love it too. I consider it powerful according to what you connect it to. And it is for those who appreciate experimenting and knob tweaking. One can reach exquisite and unique textures given time and proper adjustment. Just like you demonstrated.

[@jeffmancuso2715]

I’ve been trying to make this pedal sound good/work for me for a while. Not sure if I’m happy now I know it’s possible to make it sound great or really disappointed in myself. Either way nice music.

[@philfrank5601]

Don't feel bad about yourself. Writing quality music is difficult for just abiut everyone. The fact is that if this reviewer played the same music into an Afterneath, Slö or any other modulated delay, it would have sounded just as great. The key is coming up with the music. These pedals are fun, and Boss is a great company with quality products. But if you don't play music that is compelling, you will probably blame the pedal.

[@jeffmancuso2715]

@@philfrank5601 I was being facetious, but thanks anyway....I guess cuz you implied I don't play compelling music, lol.

[@pedalgaze]

Thanks for the nice words. I think it really depends on how you approach the pedal and the style of music you're making. For me, I felt I needed to play music that fit the pedal first and not the other way around. It's all about exploration and figuring out what is right for you and your music. Sometimes pedals don't work with what we are going for and that is ok. Happy exploring and best of luck.

[@Cepheus815]

I bought the pedal a few days ago after viewing your video ! I just can't understand how you get to the "slippery sound" section .... please help, can't find the same settings :P

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you! I'm so grateful you liked the video. For the slippery drones part, you have to dial your feedback knob to around 90ish percent. It is a delicate dance between too little and too much. You'll know you have it when it starts to latch onto everything you play without going into crazy feedback/self oscillation. Then to get the waterfall like sounds, all I did was some palm muted tremolo picking. What's cool about the drones is that they slowly start to darken over time creating these dark looming drones. I left one going overnight and it sounded so cool! Let me know if this helps you. Happy exploring!

[@Cepheus815]

Thanks for your detailed answer. I start to have a lot of fun with this one ! With those sweet drones and also in a more classic solo way. Thank you again !

[@barryjefferies-nv9ek]

OOoooH KeV.!!! 😮i Was Soo Close to Selling This Peddle as i dont do a lot of ambient work !!! BUT ... After Hearing your Demo ,,, its Going NOWHERE !!!🤨👍 I Use Loads of Fx peddles as i use Hardware Synths which are pretty Vacant Without 😉Thanks again Bro.😊jaffa jenkins jams= my channel😉🍄

[@pedalgaze]

Heck ya! Great to hear! Really happy you enjoyed it. I bet it sounds killer with synths. Love your channel as well! I'm listening to love comes quickly. Great work! Keep on making videos!

[@barryjefferies-nv9ek]

@@pedalgaze Thanks a Mill.Kev.🤗👍you might enjoy the Cover of ""No Quater"" i did a few weeks back 😉💥🇨🇮

[@ericskinner7355]

The version of this that comes with the ME80 & ME90 only has three knobs.

[@pedalgaze]

interesting. haven't tried either of those. I can say that this version of the Echo is my favorite out of the versions I've tried. There's something special in the standalone that I can't explain!

[@jplichta]

Knobs has reincarnated??? jk, hope you make more pedal demos like this

[@pedalgaze]

🫣 ha Thanks! definitely took inspiration! Got some videos in books!

[@pclindholm]

I think Boss was somehow ahead of the game in making an ambient wash pedal in a single stop box, but they need a V2 that would allow you to control the creaky mod tones. Those sounds just get to be too much

[@pedalgaze]

It would be rad if they released a compact v2. I know you can get more functionality out of the dd200 and dd500 but I personally love messing around with this one the best. Maybe add some glitchy stuff. I swear I had a sound where it modulated the time setting but couldn't replicate it for the video.

[@CodyDeMatteis]

what's the distortion you're using?

[@pedalgaze]

howdy! I'm using the ua dream 65 for the distortion. I'm cranking the pre and it gets pretty distorted in cool sounding way.

[@drtchock]

@@pedalgaze 🙏

[@whatshappening177]

great for emo music.

[@kevinsturges6957]

It’s nice, but it’s too bright and clean for me. Now if it had an 8bit switch………

[@pedalgaze]

That would be rad. This gives me an idea....

[@marijandesin8226]

Should have just named it Diablo

[@TheSalinski]

Seems like a one trick pony.

[@drforjc]

Agree

[@matissemoretti8451]

Any music people know like this. Please no Brian Eno

[@pedalgaze]

pedalgaze.bandcamp.com/track/happy-ends here's some droney stuff that wrote a while ago.

[@zenzenzen4741]

Sounds ugly imho

[@yonedelcastillo4491]

I have this pedal and totally love it.

[@fuckcensorship69]

4:35 sweet riff

[@pedalgaze]

Thank you!