Authentic Analog-style Echo — No Tape Required
The Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb pedal is an expertly crafted emulation of a lauded ‘70s-era Japanese tape reverb/delay unit, with an all-encompassing slew of upgrades that arguably make it an upgrade over the vintage original. Every nuance of the original’s wow, flutter, and gritty preamp are perfectly replicated, offering full modeling of the multi-head tape delay mechanism, tap tempo, and twice the repeat time. This results in an exceptionally warm, rich analog repeat with rhythmic possibilities that were simply impossible on the original unit. And while the ’74 Tape Echo sports a robust control section to dial in your sound, a quick flip of the Alt switch unlocks secondary functions on the bottom three knobs to further tweak your tone. Finally, pairing your Galaxy ’74 with the UAFX Control app allows you to swap the footswitch functions between Effects/Performance mode and Delay/Reverb mode, unlocking everything from feedback swells to echo rate ramps to bog-standard bypass options, with MIDI compatibility to expand your control even further.
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Wow, flutter, grit, repeat
Galaxy ‘74’s uniquely warm, atmospheric, and somewhat rough nature is inspired by one of music history's most beloved tape echo units. This pedal begins with that tone as a foundation, then surpasses it. Along with your typical Rate and Feedback controls, the Galaxy ’74’s delay section controls boast a 3-way Head Select switch and a Tape Age knob to crank up the old-school character. And while the original unit was primarily designed as a delay and reverb unit, the preamp’s unique response has become equally sought-after over the years. Thankfully, Universal Audio equipped the Galaxy ’74 with a nearly indistinguishable sonic clone of that very preamp design to fully capture the vintage vibe of the original.
The springy reverb sound of the ’70s
There’s no better effect to pair with a tape-style echo than a splashy spring reverb. Luckily, the Galaxy ’74 sports a cavernous wash of spring-style echo to layer your soundscapes! This reverb is a spot-on re-creation of the original unit’s true spring reverb tank, complete with a dwell knob for enhanced atmosphere and wild, dripping tones. Plus, Sweetwater guitarists appreciate how the Galaxy ’74 can be configured for either trails on or off operation, allowing your reverb to decay naturally even when you disengage the reverb section.
UAFX Control app for enhanced adjustability
UAFX 2.0 is here, designed to give you the greatest control over your tone and your live setup. With this latest update, the Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb boasts improved Bluetooth and USB-C controls for enhanced connection with Universal Audio's powerful UAFX app and USB MIDI control with BPM clock sync, opening a world of vast performance capabilities. Whether you engage the UAFX app to unlock deeper tone shaping and access artist-curated presets and effects, or connect with your programmable MIDI rig for access to 128 recallable presets and enhanced real-time expression, UAFX 2.0 is primed to elevate every dimension of your playing experience.
Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb Pedal Features:
- Stereo reverb and delay pedal that perfectly emulates a legendary Japanese tape echo unit from the ’70s
- UAFX dual-engine processing delivers the highest level of sonic authenticity
- Runs separate stereo instances of the reverb and delay sides for maximum depth and atmosphere
- Delay side contains all the wow, flutter, and preamp grit of the original unit for an exceptionally character-packed echo sound
- 3-position Head Select switch and tape age knob for a true-to-tape echo experience
- Delay time is double the original unit, allowing for rhythmic divisions simply impossible on the vintage version
- Spring-style reverb adds a cascading splash to your tone for a touch of extra atmosphere
- Versatile tone-shaping options, with secondary functions available by flipping the Main/Alt switch
- Optional UAFX Control app allows you to configure your footswitch controls, adjust real-time effects, and customize how your pedal’s distinct oscillation sounds
- Utility features include silent switching, buffered bypass, analog dry through, switchable trails mode, and stereo/dual mono operation
- USB MIDI compatibility for expanded control
