Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe

Strap in because you are about to enter a crazy delay spaceship. One of HornFX’s favorites!! The Echolution 2 Deluxe is one of the most diverse, well designed, and fun pedals we have ever used. From crazy delay styles, to modulations of all kinds, to filter sweeping insanity, and rhythmic complexity, this pedal has everything you could want in a delay pedal plus a whole bunch of other stuff you have never even thought of!

External Control: MIDI/EXP/APP/TAP
Cost: $$$

HornFX Review

Interface:  4/5
Although this pedal has more options than can be believed, it finds a way to arrange all of them in a surprisingly easy to understand, intuitive package. Saving presets is simple, and the vast options are easy to read and are well labeled. The optional expression pedal can control any of the parameters you choose. Presets can be edited on the E2 app and are shareable. Don’t let this pedal’s arsenal of knobs and buttons intimidate you. After just a few minutes of fooling around with this pedal gives you great insight into its possibilities. The Echolution 2 Deluxe will open up your mind to a wide range of creative possibilities most delay pedals can’t touch.

Versatility: 4.5/5
This pedal has SO MUCH! Insanely long delay times, an LFO, a beautiful halo mode, many subdivision options, and various filters are just the tip of the iceberg with this monster.

Tonal Reproduction: 4/5
The clean tone reproduction is beautiful, and the multitude of tonal manipulation options have their own integrity as well.

Live application: 4/5
This is a great live pedal. 9 presets, plus the added bonus of a surprisingly manipulable interface make this pedal a workhorse.

Product Information

Pigtronix Echolution 2 combines state-of-the-art analog and digital processing designed to deliver the ultimate delay pedal experience. Echolution 2 achieves the ambient richness of the finest studio delay processors by using 100% analog Class-A, discrete transistor limiters as well as non-linear tape emulator stages and filters to massage the audio coming through the delay line. Fully capable of handling instrument and line level sound sources, the Echolution 2 delivers low-noise, high-headroom delay processing with any rig. Echolution 2 features stereo inputs and outputs, sporting an all analog dry signal path along with extensive analog tone shaping and filtering before and after delay line. Rather than try to mimic the sound of analog delays, the Echolution 2 uses real analog filters and non-linear saturation stages to achieve its signature warmth and dynamic range.

Echolution 2 uses a 24-bit, variable clock, multi-tap delay line that is coded to behave like a futuristic tape machine. Changing the delay time results in the smooth pitch bending of an analog delay system but with a Pigtronix twist that allows drastic delay time changes to create discreet musical intervals. The resulting echoes are then processed through an array of filters and special effects which can be manipulated via assignable expression pedal routing as well as envelope control for each knob.

Accessing and navigating the vast palette of sounds available within the Echolution 2 is easy. Since the pedal is completely programmable, any sound that has been designed using the Echolution 2 pedal can be saved to the unit itself and exported for sharing with friends and other musicians. A dedicated PC/MAC application handles preset management and provides E2 users with even deeper customization.

The multi-tap capabilities of the Echolution 2 allow for the use of one or two discreet delays which can be assigned to musical subdivisions of the master delay time. Multi-tap selections include 1, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2, and PHI (the golden ratio). One or any combination of two taps can be selected, allowing for instant access to all of the most crucial musical echo patterns as well as a wide range of unconventional polyrhythms.

The LFO modulation section of the Echolution 2 features true sample rate modulation where both the read and write heads of the delay line are affected by one of four different LFO waveforms (Sine, Square, Saw or Sample and Hold). Each of these LFO waveforms can also be quantized with a STEP mode and will run freely or sync to either tap tempo and MIDI with a variable speed ratio from 1:8 to 8:1.

The Echolution 2 sports four seperate filters (Low Pass, Tape, Comb and Sweep). Each of the first three modes can be combined with the SWEEP filter which is modulated by the LFO as described above. Any of these filter settings can then be run through a unique Pigtronix BIT CRUSHER destruction filter within the delay line as well. The delay line can also be turned off, to allow for the advanced modulation, pitch shifting and filter capabilities to be used as stand-alone effects.

Every knob on the Echolution 2 can be mapped to the expression pedal. Using the included software, multiple functions can be mapped to expression with adjustable range for each parameter. Additionally, an envelope follower within the pedal can also be mapped to any parameter, with user definable sensitivity and release time for each function.

Advanced features such as Reverse, Ducking, Trails, Listen and Ping Pong modes are augmented by a unique Halo “Shimmer” function which causes the echoes to rise in octaves on each repeat. The externally triggered Freeze function allows you to loop the content of the delay line and an all new footswitch activated “Jump” function sends your echoes cascading up by any desired musical interval within an a when desired. The TRS remote switch accessory pedal for the Echolution 2 provides Jump and Freeze functions as well as instant access to four favorite presets in each bank.

Echolution 2 supports up to 60 custom presets contained in 6 banks of 10, all of which can be edited in real time via the front panel and saved to the machine. Hands free Preset selection is accomplished by holding down the onboard TAP switch, using an external remote footswitch or via MIDI preset change command. The included PC/MAC application allows even deeper real time editing as well as the ability to import artist presets and share your own custom presets online.

MIDI IN provides instant preset change, Tap Tempo and LFO synchronization with an external source as well as remote control over every function of the Echolution 2. MIDI OUT allows for tap tempo control over the Pigtronix Infinity Looper and other MIDI capable devices. The USB port on the Echolution 2 provides connectivity to MAC or PC computers, allowing you to run the free Echolution 2 application for preset management and real-time tweaking of advanced parameters.

PLEASE visit the Echolution Microsite to gain a full understanding of our most sophisticated Pigtronix pedal.

features

• 10ms - 12sec delay time

• True Stereo i/o

• 15 multi tap patterns

• Tap Tempo or Manual Control

• 8 Modulation Waveforms

• 8 Filter modes

• LFO Sync to Tap and MIDI

• Bit Crusher Destruction

• Reverse Delay

• Ducking

• Expression pedal control of all parameters

• Envelope control of all parameters

Product info from the Pigtronix website.