Wampler adds tap tempo sub-divisions to Faux Tape Echo v2

February 1, 2023 · 3 sources

Wampler released the Faux Tape Echo v2, a revision of its tape-style delay pedal that adds sub-divisions to the tap tempo, according to a November 11, 2016 report¹. The pedal's product page now lists it as discontinued and out of stock at $239.97².

The v2 keeps the original's analog dry path with a digital delay layered on top²¹. Wampler describes the design as a hybrid: the delay line is the only digital part of the signal path, while the filtering and modulation are analog². The pedal offers about 800ms of delay time, with what Wampler calls very slight echo deterioration after about 600ms². Guitar Interactive reported up to 600ms of clean delay and light grit past that point, attributing it to pushing the delay chip to its maximum¹.

The tap tempo switch sets the delay time and can be set to quarter, eighth, dotted eighth or triplet sub-divisions²¹. Modulation is controlled by Rate and Depth knobs, replacing the previous version's on/off switch for modulation¹. The Repeats control runs from one repeat to self-oscillation past 3pm, tamed by the Tone knob, which affects only the delay signal¹. Delay Mix and Delay knobs are also present¹.

Specifications from Wampler's page²:

The page lists the pedal as discontinued and out of stock². A Guitar World guide to tape echo pedals published February 7, 2023 did not include the Faux Tape Echo among its picks³.