Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo Delay Pedal

£119.00

On the menu for January 2026 are the Universal Audio UAFX Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Universal Audio UAFX Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Universal Audio UAFX Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Universal Audio UAFX Guitar Pedals today.

The Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo is a delay pedal with three vintage tape delay emulations, a perfectly emulated analogue preamp circuit and wow/flutter, true/buffered bypass, preamp on/off, switchable true/trails bypass and analogue dry through. Emerging from Universal Audio`s flagship Starlight Echo Station, the Orion tape echo gives you the magical hazy delay effects of vintage ’70s maestro Echoplex EP-III tape delays in a classy, compact package.

Thanks to the same no-compromise algorithms from UA`s award-winning Starlight Echo Station, Orion gives you the rich, three-dimensional effects of a thoroughly emulated vintage tape echo – light years beyond other tape delay pedals in its class. Built for decades of dependable performance, the Orion tape delay is your trusted companion on your interstellar journey!

Key Features

  • Authentic EP-III Emulation – Hit the stage with this rugged, compact stomp-box that replicates the sound of a vintage Maestro tape echo.
  • Perfectly Captured Analogue Preamp – This gives you all the grit and attitude of a vintage effects unit, with one simple control for fat, boosted tones and effects.
  • Selectable Mint, Worn & Old Tape Machines – Select the distinct colour and texture of the vintage tape machines easily.
  • Wonk Control for Vibey Tape Sounds – Subtle-to-eccentric modulated repeats and funky tape splice textures.
  • Mono Operation, True/Trails Bypass, Preamp Off/On, Analogue Dry Through ­– Built for you to have full control over how the tape echo works in your signal chain.

Specifications

  • Power Requirements: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 250ma minimum
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
  • USB type-C for updates via computer
  • Height: 5.81cm, 2.29 inches
  • Width: 6.55cm, 2.58 inches
  • Depth: 12.07cm, 4.75 inches
  • Weight: 0.659 lbs (0.299 kg)

Additional information

Weight 2 kg

Brand

Universal Audio UAFX

Universal Audio UAFX is Universal Audio’s pedal line, built around high-quality digital modelling derived from their studio hardware and software heritage. These pedals focus on capturing the behaviour and feel of classic amplifiers, effects, and recording chains, rather than offering endless tweakability. The emphasis is on accuracy, depth, and consistency, with sounds that feel finished straight out of the box.

UAFX pedals serve up carefully prepared, high-fidelity flavours that reward players who want studio-grade results on a pedalboard. They work best when treated as centrepiece ingredients rather than background seasoning — confident, refined, and designed to deliver the same result every time you step on them.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Delay

A delay pedal records your signal and plays it back after a set time, creating echoes that can range from tight, slapback repeats to long, atmospheric trails. It’s one of the most versatile effects, used to thicken tones, add rhythmic depth, or build spacious, ambient layers. Analogue delays offer warm, decaying repeats that blend naturally with your tone, while digital units provide pristine echoes with precise control over time, feedback, and mix levels.

From classic rockabilly and tape-style echoes to modern looping and shimmer effects, delay pedals have become essential tools for shaping sound. They can make solos soar, rhythms pulse, or transform simple chord progressions into cinematic textures. Whether used subtly to add dimension or boldly to create soundscapes, a good delay pedal can completely redefine the feel and atmosphere of your music.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

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