New V2 Wampler Faux Tape Echo gets "deluxed", now with subdivisions

[@maciejgrobelny3326]

Brian, I want to thank you for all your presentations. I always enjoy them, especially that there is so much to learn from you (among some other pros). I just purchased this absolutely gorgeous Tape Echo manufactured by you. In future I hope to be able to also buy the famous Tumnus and Pinnacle, and others. But that has to come with time when I can afford them, ha ha. I reckon, I am a bit of a gear freak. But I just love a good variety of sounds. Carry on with your fantastic presentations. Most guitarists need people like yourself, who not only present the gear, but also teach us newbies/beginners especially. God bless you man and your team with your families

[@andreasdavour9973]

You are not a too shabby player at all, Brian! Cool pedal.

[@pompelmo904]

Wow, I am drooling over this pedal. Seems to have everything I'm looking for. Great video, keep up the good work!

[@wreckoningday]

Man I love the new look of the rebooted pedals! I think this was a great idea and I hope it brings your business to a new level. Great video and playing as always Brian. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@JayTheLane]

Kinda reminds me of Lee Anderton's playing though I prefer Brian as a human being.

[@tonyw1416]

I found myself watching these videos back to back. The older I got the less I have wanted to be "tap dancing" while playing but Brian's products sound so good, I have to have a couple of these great pedals!

[@googleexgreecian]

By the way...I discovered wampler through word of mouth and found this podcast by word of mouth. I appreciated all the content and started looking into wampler pedals. I love your overdrives. You've obviously put a lot of care into them. I use the tweed '57 and delta overdrive almost every day.

[@wampler_pedals]

Thanks! :)

[@daviddorrian5349]

That paint job is gorgeous!!! you've got one of the best pedal paint job and graphics! I may end up buying this one even though I've got 3 delays...😂 You and King tone are my favourite looking and sounding pedals. Closely followed by Supro and Way Huge.

[@robertrichter7702]

You make nothing but the best sir ! I just picked this pedal up tonight ! I had to war with myself between the ethereal and this one but that tap tempo just sold me on the tape echo ! Keep making great tone sir !

[@TW-AZ]

Oh man... you keep killing it on these V2s. Well done. Oh and SUBDIVISIONS! YES!

[@eguilherme1]

Best delay I've ever owned. Just ordered this newest version, which will be my 3rd FTE, replacing my jhs panther cub. I have 4 amp/pedalboard setups, and I always end up moving my FTEs around to whichever amp I'm using at the time. Only other TT delay that comes close for me is the DMM. I don't care that the FTE isn't actually analog, it sounds AMAZING. Keep it up Brian.

[@spoonido]

Been playing guitar since 1967. A lot of gigs under the belt. This is one of the best tools I own. I wouldn't dream of doing a gig without it. The sound is great. I also really like the big knobs. They allow me to adjust settings on the fly with my foot. (I play a lot of gigs without my shoes on.) Love the fun video!

[@IDontTalkToCops]

I’m in love with this pedal! Looks and more importantly, sounds absolutely awesome 👏

[@rockhouse90]

I cannot wait to get my own tape echo from you guys! It is seriously the best delay pedal I ever played through

[@jasonwilding6334]

Finally! I've been name dropped! :D

[@Teleman76]

Jason Wilding you're officially included. The man behind the graphics!

[@ron980]

Jason Wilding I'd love to see new graphics for the Plexi-Drives (away from the flag graphic) and Euphoria! That one you made for this pedal is really great!

[@jasonwilding6334]

The PLexi Drive won't be changed unfortunately, we added the Dandelion clock to the Euphoria last year :)

[@ron980]

Jason Wilding Ah okay. Well either way cool work...these pedals are some of the best I've tried and it's great to have those outside shells to match! haha.

[@jasonwilding6334]

Thanks Ron :) You have no idea how nice it is to hear people say that!

[@nendokan]

Thank you Brian for the new pedal. I will definitely buy it for my pedal board. Gary from Tasmania. Plus, your new Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe. Thanks again.

[@mdmusic2130]

This pedal is fantastic!!!Killer tones and pure simplicity!!!A truly inspiring piece of gear!!!it invites you to play and create music!!!!Thanks a lot Brian!!!🙏🏻🔥🎸

[@reberlin]

I just traded in my old tape echo for this one. I needed subdivision I'll miss my old one but this is more fitting to what I need. THanks Brian !!

[@DrumGearGeek]

Amazing video! I'm a drummer who's just getting into effects (and into instructional videos), and found your video from Sweetwater. Both your pedal and your video are fantastic!

[@1972luap]

Great playing Brian .... you seem to be getting better all the time ... love your work :D

[@kevinharrington4009]

I think you created the delay pedal I have always wanted!

[@ChuekaGuitar]

Brian, you surely are creating some good things! Thanks

[@juancarlossuarez7486]

You are the best. Love the spontaneity: drop the pedal? Pick it up and laugh it off like in real life. No cutting, rerecording or post production bullsh't. Not to mention the vast amounts of useful information you freely share in your videos

[@stevestringer7351]

great job Mr. Wampler. great demo of the pedal and really nice playing. love the videos and products. Thank You!

[@roymontero4066]

Very helpful video on how to use the subdivision button. Thanks!

[@JJ3136]

AWESOME job like ALWAYS Brian and the Graphics are Killer and Killer Sound As Well.By the way the new updated Pinnacle Deluxe Deluxe is SUPER DUPER, SOUNDS EVEN BETTER. YOUR #1 FAN, Josh Cintron

[@wampler_pedals]

Thanks :)

[@LarryC-stratboy]

"If you don't want modulation - turn that dude down. If you do - turn it up." Made me chuckle. Also, I just upgraded to this pedal from the previous version and changing from the tiny switch to the knobs for modulation was a good move. Love, love, love this pedal. Thank you Brian.

[@dealto5136]

Very nice pedal, i bought one , i also own a Belle and a TripleWreck.Good pedals ,thank you Brian !

[@izzyp8784]

Finally a pedal I can use for worship. I tap most songs on the fly and use quarter and dotted eighth, having the option to switch to a diff delay is 👍. I don't need two pedals or an expensive Strymon. I must confess I own a timeline and only use three settings, I know it's overkill. This pedal is on my Christmas wish list.

[@soulisthegoal96]

Excellent video! Lovely tone and some really well executed ideas.

[@Ryno133]

You probably already know about it but I noticed this was on Joe Perry’s board the other day while watching some Rig Rundowns.

[@Entertaiment4]

Wow that's awesome ! I'm going try this pedal.

[@soundknight]

Sounds beautiful like something from the 90s. still love my v1 tape echo.

[@AussieCornerStudio]

His Brian, really like modulation on echo just to add some versatility. with sub-divisions button great to see the examples of used with the backing track. As some people may not be aware of the timimng " dotted eighths " to 1/4 notes .. Ah that's why they record using certain repeats. Cheers BRIAN.

[@20watter]

Nice demo, thanks as always Brian.

[@lance134679]

Subdivisions - in the school halls, in the shopping malls, be cool or be cast out... Anyway, subdivisions are a great improvement to any tap function. Make sure you send a unit to Dan at That Pedal Show for the next time he does a show about delay pedals.

[@wheresallthezombies]

damn just when i thought i was done buying delay pedals i stumble onto this

[@777Yoni]

I just bought the last version two weeks ago. I guess it's my bag of rocks for Halloween.

[@tomlakrouze1489]

"creating something good for the world" ... amen!

[@robertrichter7702]

such a sweet pedal ! i love mine ! and Brian your a fantastic guitar player as well wow !

[@stevendobias2960]

Been searching for a new delay. This one is definately in contention!

[@dgmisal1979]

Yes... subdivision switch for the win. I'll probably add a v2 to my v1... I really like different delay settings, so I'll leave v1 for snapback type echo and use this for more textured work. Great to see the new features.

[@brian1749]

The pedal sounds awesome! Definitely the next delay I'm going to get!

[@JustAnotherGuitarGuy42]

Beautiful sounding delay. I've quickly become a wampler fan boy today. It started with in the blues demo of your tumnus. And it quickly escalated to all your other videos. So now imma have to save up and buy a plethora of wampler pedals. So I guess I'll be swampler with wampler soon

[@mytone100]

Wow. Really like this one Brian. Must have

[@wagnernoise]

Beautiful sounding pedal!

[@LunaWorldcast]

We cant wait to meet you! One day.. one day we will.

[@danman9510]

Thaïs Is good work ! I have a hard time understanding and getting interested in echo/delay pedals...and I think, if I come across your new so well named faux tape animal, with the help of your simple explanations, I might just go ahead 'n buy it ! It's been almost 40 years I'vee foolin' around with electric gear....

[@pherjenkins]

You have to be a blood relative of Trey Anastasio. Love your videos. You help me tremendously with the effects on my Hot Rod deluxe.

[@wampler_pedals]

I wish! 😂

[@indieclock]

this thing sounds GOOD. wampler made the earlier version of this one that my local big luthier swears by. if you bring a guitar by his place he'll make you sit down and try it. like "shh, just listen." : o

[@MoreMeRecording]

I bought a HALO last summer and while I think it's really great, if I could only have one? I'd keep my Purple Echo. I've had real tape echos in the past and I'll take this over them as well.

[@Sleipnirrob]

Love that the modulation goes into "stupidly broken" territory.

[@gtrvoice4Him]

Your guitar playing is so much better now. ;-)

[@DevinMains]

And now it's perfect!

[@suqies]

this pedal is amazing just got it. Couple of things, it was a bit intimidating seeing a bunch of control knobs, I'm a fan of simplicity, but I found myself using everything. Not the modulation too much but everything else fersure. The biggest perk that led me to pick . this over other delay pedals was that it let my amp shine through (deluxe reverb). Other pedals colored it too much.

[@rockhouse90]

Thank you for this awesome pedal Brian! My dad has a bunch of your pedals and this is hands down the best one he's brought home. It's the closest thing I've heard to a memory man which obviously is the gold standard of delay pedals. My question is, will there be a chorus pedal or a flanger pedal in the company's future? Hearing the modulation on the repeats on the tape echo I know you guys could make a fantastic chorus/flanger pedal

[@jeffmansfield914]

Different textures from the different subdivisions. Yes, like the dotted eighth setting gives a very "Edgy" feel. :D

[@walkinginharmony]

Great pedal! I like your style....totally nuts but I know you'll take that as a compliment! Loving my Euphoria.

[@伊藤和枝-y1f]

good tone my favorite pedal

[@OldTroubadour]

Can you use tap feature or some other method to get a slapback? I currently use two delay pedals, neither with tap, so I can have one set to slapback for country, and the other set at a general medium delay for blues. Want a delay with tap. Be even better if that same pedal could change to a slapback with foot switch.

[@jamesbryant6720]

Very Nice Brain I have just Brought one of these pedal .

[@stevesuv]

Brian I have the original faux. The repeates is so wet and sensitive it is just to wet for me. I like a repeat and a half but your repeat is so wet and so sensitive I can hardly use it. What can I do to get a repeat and a half at 12 oclock instead of one ?

[@marc_leblanc]

Oooh that sounds nice! And it's so shiny! 😉

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great Pedal Brain. It Sounds Amazing. Very Impressive. I love how You keep it, so Real. You are just like us. A Regular Guy, making Great Quality & Great Value ( bang-for-the-buck ) Pedals & Effects. - Michael Caz - NYC -

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Brian is so cool.

[@RickRomanelli]

Might you make a smaller version of this pedal?

[@googleexgreecian]

I faved. FYI about faving limitations: I recently moved from roku to apple tv because of all the cool new apps. Unfortunately, the "improved" apple version of the youtube app works better from a menu point of view, but it does not include the overlay of controls that allow faving and subscribing (or if it does, it is not an intuitive button choice). Maybe google doesn't like apple, and would rather you use chromecast or a roku. I don't know how many people are like me. But if they are, they may not want to go find their computer when they like a video just to express their feelings. I mention this because the upshot could be less favs from people like me that want to be on the latest and greatest thing. (It could be that wampler users are on apple tv at a higher rate than the general public, as well, but this is a guess.)

[@alpadg]

Hey Brian - That Faux sounds just great! I've use a Roland RE 301 for over 35 years now but had to hibernate it as the bearings are going bad, but the point is an echo and modulation this good needs to be or have a stereo option. My 301 is fabulous in mono but once amp #2 is turned on for stereo it is mind blowing on stage, so big and wide! Your Faux could do that with just a little extra tooling. I'm liking how sweet that Pinnacle brings it all together too! Now for the big question - I love the backing track you were jamming to - can you share where we folks can find this?

[@J.R.Psych74]

Hello Brian. Does it have trails after it's turned off? How do I get the trails to work? Mine didn't come with a manual. Also, mine is not purple. It's burgundy 😢. But it still looks and sounds great.

[@wampler_pedals]

Unfortunately there are no trails on these

[@Deneteus]

Thanks for the update!

[@justin0185]

Is this a good echo plex alternative? Like is this based off of the echoplex Van Halen played? I’m trying to build a Van Halen rig and I’m wondering if this can do what I’m looking for

[@joelbizzle4174]

Sounds amazing! It doesn’t have a trails option does it?

[@bigschnoz]

Nice vid Brian, The pinnacle sounds amazing through the fender, the tape delay seemed to get a little lost with the backing track and I struggled to hear the difference in the subdivision settings. I have to thank you for your pedal making videos on here, they have inspired me to start building. Finished my first pedal last night, not tested yet though as I am sure there will be some bugs and I would have been up all night troubleshooting. I would love to see something more about the anatomy of an OD circuit, e.g. why particular resistors/caps after input, tone control caps, why electrolytic caps and what defines the values. I was thinking about a project with dual od/distortion where the mix of soft and hard clipping out was on a mixer pot, and separate footswitches, I guess you have a few in your range already? With compressors, are they all LM13700 chips nowadays or are there alternative 8pin IC? Sorry lots of questions I have been bitten by this bug! Last question what would be more satisfying coming up with an amazing new tune or a new pedal?

[@StickMan...77]

Can you get The Shadows type sound?

[@julienb2730]

I'm interested in buying a Wampler FTE pedal to add to my DJ setup and wanted to ask a few questions (pardon my ignorance as I've never played guitar nor used an effects pedal while DJing). Firstly, I am wondering how the delay time knob interacts with the tap tempo switch - does using one override the other? This appears to be the case and seems logical, but I haven't seen it explicitly stated anywhere. You mention that delay time controlled by the delay knob can still be scaled with the subdivision switch, while the tapped in tempo is clearly scaled with the subdivision switch, so if they don't override each other I'm missing something. I'm also curious about the correspondence between the knobs on the FTE and the V2; you mention in the video that movement=rate and sway=depth, and that turning depth down effectively bypasses the Faux Tape Reel allowing the pedal to function as a regular delay pedal. The repeats knob is identical, and so I gather that level=delay mix, echo=delay, and shade=tone? I am also a little worried about sending a signal that's too hot out of my mixer and frying the pedal - what is the risk of this? Finally, you tap in the tempo using your hand and mention that it's a soft switch - could it be comfortably used to tap in tempo by hand over a couple hours? Thanks

[@jimmygreen5872]

Hey Brian! Fellow Hoosier here! I have the version just before this with the relay switches & top jacks. Anywho maybe it's just my imagination but it seems the modulation is much more pronounced on this version than mine.

[@wampler_pedals]

+Jimmy Green should be the same... Turn up depth and turn down rate for deeper modulation

[@robertspence7766]

Nice sounds for us Tape Delay junkies!

[@harryhai3116]

Hi Brain. I got this pedal yesterday. Sounds good and easy to dial in. However, I would ask if there is a simple way to turn off the lights of subdivision and tempo when it is on Bypass. It is very inconvenient for me to keep it on board. Every time I have to unplug the pedal or power. Otherwise, two lights are flashing forever. Thanks.

[@simply3141592654]

Trying to decide between this and a NOS The Doctor

[@mikeaustin4138]

Is there any reason why you couldn't do a "true" Echoplex pedal using the small digital/analog tape cassettes like those used in answering machines? Is that a stupid question?

[@wampler_pedals]

It’s been done already

[@Douglaskraemer]

Brian, I have 2 v1 faux tape echoes. Both produce dirtier/noisier/soft distortion(emulates worn tape sound)repeats when the shade knob is past 10 o'clock, and the echo past noon(400ms). If you know what I'm talking about, can you elaborate on whether this is a product of the chip (PT2399)used, and is it the same or cleaner in the deluxe v.3? I prefer a darker dirtier(repeat with tape crinkle) sometimes as opposed to the bright repeat I get from my Strymon el Capistan. My Analogman delay is very Bucket Brigade (dark)sounding, my Strymons, and TC Electronics are more pristine(Bright) sounding, but I own 2 Faux Tape echoes w/ tap tempo to get the best of both worlds. Thanks Doug

[@mugzy384]

As a delay newb, what's the difference between tape delay and analog delay? I have a dd7 but want another delay to do "warmer" "atmospheric" delays

[@jonathanbrazee3846]

It's been out a few hours, and they already have a blemish for sale. 👍

[@wampler_pedals]

+Jonathan Brazee the blemish is not the new version, it's the old version.

[@BigMikeGuitar]

That man can play!

[@bddmhopp5]

Does the graphic of the reel to reel tape come with it?

[@gergemall]

Sounds great

[@MrTrenttownrock]

and this will be out when Brian? Thanks for all your efforts!

[@wampler_pedals]

It's out today! Link in the description

[@Elaleyelunivese]

Hi, better than Dunlop Echoplex?. Saludos!

[@keithagnew5934]

Thankyou I will get one

[@GermanGallardoMusic]

Beautiful!

[@jensthing1115]

Does it work with an expression pedal? :))

[@shred5]

This delay sounds fantastic, but what less do I expect from your pedals really?

[@karlwilson9858]

Hi Brian, first of all - the pedal sounds great! Secondly, when will these be available in the UK? Thanks

[@phxsingerguitarist]

Desperately needs a buffered bypass with Tails mode. A delay that cuts off the repeats is somewhat worthless on stage (no matter how good it sounds).

[@MrMongo321]

not in stores yet...

[@lemonsun]

Does it have a trails mode?

[@TravisSingleton]

Mayflower shirt, for the win

[@davemau5e]

Travis Singleton Hmmm🤔.. Wampler giving us a hint in the future work with Walrus Audio?? Hmm 🤔..

[@wampler_pedals]

David Ruiz nope just a fan

[@WilliamSchuver]

Is the tape echo going into the front or through the effects loop of the amp?

[@nicholasflynn7121]

So dotted is run like hell and triplet is full on washout?

[@mvaydingtube]

Awesome pedal Mr. Wampler! Curiosity, how do you turn it off without disconnecting the power adapter?

[@wampler_pedals]

the bypass switch turns the signal off and goes into bypass mode. No pedal will turn the actual power off though.

[@jessereyna7408]

How does this pedal compare to wampler Ethereal pedal?

[@wampler_pedals]

Quite different, the delay tones are not alike