ECHO 600

ECHO 600

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Features:

  • 3 x MN3005 Bucket Brigade Device
  • Does NOT use  low voltage BBD Chip, resulting in higher headroom when the effect is engaged
  • True bypass operation
  • 18V DC centre negative power supply requirements; no battery option available
  • Dimensions: 120 x 94 x 50mm (1590BB style enclosure)
  • Current draw: TBA
  • There are no internal adjustable trimpots. Changing their position will result in a non functioning pedal.
  • Please only use high quality 18VDC regulated power supply with Boss style Negative tip.
  • Cheap switchmode power supplies, will guarantee noise issues and performance issues!

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• Dunlop ECB004 18VDC*PLEASE NOTE: * Dunlop ECB004 18VDC is an economical switchmode power supply that may work however,in a complex pedal board setup switchmode supply noise may occur.It is recommended to use a high quality power supply (see above) to avoid such issues.

 

 How does it compare to a vintage Deluxe Memory Man?


The echo 600 is a cleaner, brighter delay than the DMM while still retaining the analog warmth and with more luscious modulation. It uses 3 x MN3005 bbd chips as appose to 2 of the DMM. Its design is about getting the best out of each chip as appose to more delay time.

 

Review:

Below is a  little review, which I hope you enjoy.

Many thanks again, James
 
The sound of this pedal is off-the-charts!  The voicing of the repeats is just perfect.  
The repeats are bright enough to be useful for slapback echoes on the short settings, but also for that 3/4 beat delay trick used by Gilmour, Edge et al on the longer settings.
What is also notable is the way the repeats gradually evolve, getting nicely blurry by the 4th and 5th repeats; you hear them becoming hazy, dreamy, atmospheric.  
The chorus / vibrato section is a nice way to add flavour to the repeats, and with deeper settings it can take the place of another modulation pedal.
The sound of the dry signal through whatever preamp circuitry you are using is great too; when setting the input / output levels, I had Blend set to zero, and when level matched, there’s an additional “depth” to the sound, for want of a better word.
Meanwhile I find the pedal adds no detectable noise to my chain whatsoever.  (Unlike all the other boutique pedals on my board!)
The layout of the pedal is fun, and the tactile experience is intuitive.  
By way of reference, I have had just four dedicated delay pedals since I started my guitar journey in 1988.  Echo 600, Benson Delay, a Maxon AD999, and Seymour Duncan Vapour Trails.  
The Maxon I had to sell, which was a pity; it was lovely.  
Seymour Duncan is nice, but a bit dark.
Benson is excellent, but again it’s a bit dark sounding for some of things I enjoy doing with delays.  It's a keeper, nonetheless.
So, I think PastFx Echo 600 wins on balance!  It has the nicest voicing, and I am able to get what I need from it quickly.   
In summary, what you have produced here is magical.
Well done!