{"product_id":"replicator-dluxe","title":"Replicator D'Luxe Tape Echo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReal Tape Echo. Built for the Modern Pedalboard.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne record head. Two playback heads. Real moving tape. Tap tempo. Handmade in Denmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Rex Replicator D’Luxe is a true analog tape echo built around a real moving tape cartridge, one record head, and two playback heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives you the warmth, compression, saturation, and organic movement of real tape delay, but in a compact, road-ready format designed for modern players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a digital model of tape echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour signal is physically recorded onto tape and played back in real time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Playback Heads. Three Distinct Delay Voices.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe gives you two playback heads with different timing ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Head\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Short head covers approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e108–520ms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlapback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockabilly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style echoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort rhythmic repeats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickening and ambience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Head\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long head extends the delay range to approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e215–1000ms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat opens the door to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger rhythmic delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacious lead tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient repeats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern tempo-synced delay sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine Both\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngage both playback heads together and the delay becomes more complex, creating a layered, room-like multi-head texture that sits somewhere between conventional echo and ambience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Tape Changes the Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape does more than repeat your signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt compresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt saturates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt softens transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt introduces subtle movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the signal passes repeatedly through the tape system, each echo develops a little more character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why real tape echo feels different from a digital simulation: the recording medium itself becomes part of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaturation Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e control lets you determine how hard the signal drives the tape system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it lower for cleaner, more defined repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush it harder for more compression, harmonic coloration, and tape character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you direct control over one of the most important elements of real tape echo: how strongly the tape is being driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTap Tempo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal tape echo and tap tempo do not usually live in the same sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated Tap Tempo footswitch lets you set the timing of the Long playback head directly from your foot. The Short head follows at approximately half that delay time, keeping the relationship between the two heads intact. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means you can have the sound of real tape without giving up the live-performance convenience of tempo synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeedback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFeedback\u003c\/strong\u003e control determines how much of the delayed signal is sent back through the tape system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt lower settings, you get a few controlled repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it higher and the echoes continue longer, becoming progressively more saturated and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush it far enough and the Replicator can move toward self-oscillation and evolving tape textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelay Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDelay Level\u003c\/strong\u003e control determines how much tape echo is mixed with your dry signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it subtly for depth and dimension, or bring the echo forward until it becomes a central part of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKill Dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe includes \u003cstrong\u003eKill Dry\u003c\/strong\u003e operation, allowing you to remove the direct signal and output only the delayed tape signal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel effects loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet\/dry rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio auxiliary sends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore complex routing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Better Tape Transport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Rex refined the mechanical system of the D’Luxe around years of experience building real tape-delay products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D’Luxe uses a \u003cstrong\u003ebelt-drive motor suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to reduce mechanical operating noise, along with a tape-lock mechanism intended to protect both the tape and pinch roller when the machine is not in use. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not cosmetic updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make a real mechanical tape echo more practical to own and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaceable Tape Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape is part of the sound — and eventually, tape wears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe uses the replaceable \u003cstrong\u003eT-Rex Replicator Tape Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to install fresh tape without having to cut, splice, or thread your own loop. T-Rex still offers the cartridge as a service part for the D’Luxe and other Replicator models. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an important part of the Replicator design philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal tape echo that can actually be maintained.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue analog tape echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal moving tape cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne record head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-head delay range: 108–520ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-head delay range: 215–1000ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined-head operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap Tempo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedback control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay Level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKill Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass switching with gold-plated relay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt-drive motor system for reduced mechanical noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape-lock mechanism to help extend tape and pinch-roller life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable tape cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded 12V DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Denmark \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e True analog mechanical tape echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-head delay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108–520ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-head delay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215–1000ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;500kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;1kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC, center negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mA at 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7Vp-p \/ approximately +12dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delay Time, Feedback, Delay Level, Saturation, Kill Dry, Short, Long, On\/Off, Tap Tempo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.15 × 6.85 × 6.89 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 × 174 × 175 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.31 lb \/ 1.50 kg \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Budget\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V DC \/ 300mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe includes the correct T-Rex power supply and is ready to run right out of the box. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 300mA requirement also gives us another useful example of the \u003cstrong\u003ePower Budget\u003c\/strong\u003e principle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the voltage.\u003cbr\u003eMatch AC or DC.\u003cbr\u003eMatch the polarity.\u003cbr\u003eMake sure enough current is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supply rated for more than 300mA at the correct 12V DC voltage is fine; the Replicator draws only the current it requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trexeffects.us\/pages\/understanding-your-pedalboard-power-budget\"\u003e Understanding Your Pedalboard Power Budget\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Be Supported\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal tape machines require real service parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why T-Rex USA supports the Replicator ecosystem with genuine replacement components, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicator Tape Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement pinch wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Rex currently continues to offer these service parts for the Replicator family. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly where I’d make the USA site exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Replicator? We intend to help you keep it running.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade in Denmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplicator D’Luxe is handcrafted in Denmark. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a real electromechanical recording system — motor, belt drive, tape cartridge, record head, playback heads, pinch roller, and analog electronics working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat physical interaction is what gives the Replicator its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Tape. 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