The Erica Synths Echolocator is a precision delay designed for direct, immediate control, one which can blend into reverb, according to the maker's product page1. It sits in the delay family alongside other Erica Synths designs such as the Zen Delay, the Black Stereo Delay 2 and the Fusionbox.
Patch backup over USB
The Echolocator has a USB BACKUP mode for saving your patches to a computer. In this mode you can back up all current patches of the Echolocator, but only the patches and their order, not settings1.
The backup process, as described by Erica Synths:
- Put the Echolocator into USB BACKUP mode.
- Connect the Echolocator to your computer via a USB cable and push the DATA encoder to begin the transfer1.
- The patches are saved to the computer as a backup.elb file1.
- Eject the Echolocator on your computer and press the back button on the Echolocator to return to the patch menu1.
A USB backup saves only the patches and their order, not settings1. If you also want to keep settings, note them down separately before a reset.
Restoring default patches after a factory reset
If you perform a factory reset and the default patches are gone, Erica Synths says they can be re-loaded from a default backup file. The maker addresses this directly on the product page: "No worries - you can re-loa[d them]"1.
Warranty and manual
Products purchased from the Erica Synths web shop or authorized retailers are covered by a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing faults, starting from the date the product was received1.
The manual download is available on the Echolocator product page on the Erica Synths website1.
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Questions
How do I back up patches on the Erica Synths Echolocator?
Put the Echolocator into USB BACKUP mode, connect it to your computer with a USB cable, and push the DATA encoder to begin the transfer. The pedal saves all current patches, and their order, to your computer as a backup.elb file. When the transfer is done, eject the Echolocator on your computer and press the back button on the pedal to return to the patch menu.
Does the Echolocator backup include settings?
No. According to Erica Synths, a USB backup saves only the patches and their order, not settings. If you want your settings preserved, they will need to be noted separately before a reset or transfer.
How do I restore the default patches after a factory reset?
If a factory reset removes the default patches, Erica Synths says you can re-load them from a default backup file. The company addresses this directly on the Echolocator product page, reassuring owners that the default patches are not lost for good after a reset.
What warranty does the Echolocator come with?
Products purchased from the Erica Synths web shop or from authorized retailers carry a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing faults. The warranty period starts from the date the product was received.
Where can I download the Echolocator manual?
The manual download is available on the Echolocator product page on the Erica Synths website.
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- Echolocator, Erica Synths
