Echoflanger
Available soon.
Our recreation of the original vintage EHX Echoflanger, in a super small pedal board friendly package.
This multi all analog effect can produce up to 5 effects, slap back delay/double tracking, chorus, vibrato, flanger, and filter matrix.
WHAT IS IT?
Features of Echoflanger
- True Bypass
- 18v DC operation 2.1mm Boss style negative tip jack, does not use potentially noisy surge pump / voltage inverter IC's sometimes used in 18v pedal circuits.
- Uses 2 x vintage Panasonic BBD's.
- Attractively priced. Vintage units, if you can find one for sale, are being sold for thousands!
- Blend control instead of a switch. Allows user more control. When in Chorus mode, a Vibrato effect can be achieved by turning the Blend control fully counter clockwise.
- LED Mode indicator - LFO flashing for chorus/flanger, static for Slapback and Matrix settings
- New Input filter switch
- New internal threshold trimpot .The threshold control introduces a rudimentary gating control at low levels which can help prevent noise the circuit is prone to generate particularly during silent passages. This can be adjusted to taste, however it is calibrated by default in an "Off" setting. The pedals noise and quirks are at their most noticeable when in flange mode with width rate and feedback at maximum settings
- The PastFx Echoflanger is not based on the EHX Poly Chorus reissues, as the original versions were always mono + dry output.(Due to space restrictions we have omitted the DRY out.) The Poly Chorus reissues used a psuedo stereo reversed phase output.
- Our circuit is not a recreation of a DIY pcb project. We are in possession of original vintage units including Echoflanger, Poly Flange & Poly Chorus.These units do vary due to age, however they have been a key reference in the PastFx's design.
- Please note: Our Echoflanger is based on the original 1970's EHX Echoflanger circuit. This effect was also sold as the Poly Flange & Poly Chorus. It was reissued twice starting in the 1990's with a "stereo" big box version then several years later a smaller version. These versions use a different circuit compared to the vintage units.
- We have incorporated a couple of adjustable internal mods to improve on the noise issues found in the original and its adaption to the Panasonic BBDs.
- Incorporates an internal volume trim pot to rectify the famous volume drop found on many a EHX vintage pedal.
- 1590B enclosure size (the smallest recreation of the original circuit that we know of)
- Current draw 80 mA. Only high quality audio style power supplies to be used. (eg Cioks dc7 and equivilent) Aliexpress/Amazon budget supplies will cause performance issues.
- Please note: The original and the PastFx versions of the Echoflanger are not void of their quirks. Due to the limitations and complexity of the circuit the Echoflanger can exhibit chirps, lfo ticks and other sounds which may to some be interpreted as a fault. This is the nature of the beast of this circuit. We have included some adjustable mods to mitigate these behaviours. We could have changed the circuit to eliminate the quirks however the pedal would no longer be faithful to the original and would loose some of its magic.
- One of the unusual aspects of the Echoflanger is that it has access to a feedback control while in Chorus mode. Generally speaking most chorus pedals do not incorporate a feedback control. Kurt Cobain famously made use of feedback in chorus mode in Nirvana's In Utero song "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter" This is why the Echoflanger has been so sought after for those wishing to replicate these sounds.
Suggested settings
Slapback (Scently Apprently)
Flange
Chorus + Feedback (RFUS)
Filter Matrix
Big Thanks to Scruffie for his assistance in this project.
Without his input, this pedal would not had come into fruition :)
Deluxe Elastic Mattress
NOW AVAILABLE!
An original take on the classic 1970s & green 1980's 18-volt EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress flanger.
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What Is It?
The PastFx Deluxe Elastic Mattress is our original spin on the Deluxe Electric Mistress pedal made by Electro-Harmonix in the late 1970s & 1980's
Specs:
- Matsushita / Panasonic MN3007 Bucket Brigade Device
- External controls for Rate, Range, Color, Blend/Mix, level control
- New +/- Negative feedback pushbutton option (button pressed = negative feedback)
- New 70's / 80's pushbutton switch allowing different tonal voicing options (Button pressed = 80's mode)
Between the Deluxe Electric Mistress introduction in the 70's and before EHX closed its doors in the 1980's, the circuit went through several revisions, this button changes between the two different audio filtering designs used in the circuit, the early darker circuit and the lighter filtering introduced in the classic 'green' deluxe mistress which more closely emulated the sound of the classic 9V electric mistress.
- Internal high / low impedance switch
- Bonus internal delay time mod slide switch.
- Visual Led indicators: Filter Matrix mode (blue LED, right toggle) and Normal (green LED, left toggle)
- True bypass operation
- 18V DC centre negative power supply requirements (160 mA current draw); no battery option available
- We recommend • Cioks DC7/4/8/10/SOL.
•PLEASE NOTE: * Dunlop ECB004 18VDC is an economical switchmode power supply that may work however, in a complex pedal board setup switchmode supply noise may occur.It is recommended to use a high quality power supply (see above) to avoid such issues.
- Dimensions: 112 x 60 x 31mm / 4.4" x 2.36" x 1.22" (enclosure only)
- Please note: small amount of noise may be heard when switching the +/- switch or 80's/70's switch. This is normal, and is not intended to be switched on the fly!
AS WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR PRODUCTS, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Reviews:
Kurt's Cologne
In Stock!
WHAT IS IT?
The PastFx Kurt's Cologne is based upon the classic chorus circuit associated with the 90's Grunge sound.
Features of Kurt's Cologne
- True Bypass
- Uses Panasonic MN3007 BBD
- Stereo Outputs
- Mix control (Reduces the amout of modulated signal)
- Level control - controls volume on both stereo outputs.
- Internal Balance trimpot - allows stereo output volume adjustments.
- Depth Rotary switch - unique 8 way switch for precise chorus depth selection.
- Position 3 = low slide switch position
- Position 8 = high slide switch position
- Rate control with corresponding red LFO LED providing a visual indicator of modulation speed.
- White pushbutton phase switch. This switch allows the phase of the second output to be reversed.
- When engaged the Red "effect on" LED with change to blue.
- Low and Hi cut pushbuttons. These subtle mods allow reduction in selected frequencies from the wet modulated signal.
- Unique 3 way Decade switch, allows selection between 3 different versions of the classic chorus of which it is based.
- Operates off 9-18VDC and does not have any internal voltage doubler circuit. This help keep floor noise to a minimum.
- Please only use high quality 9-18VDC regulated power supply with 2.1mm Boss style Negative tip.
- Cheap switchmode power supplies, will guarantee noise issues and performance issues!
- Current draw 50 mA
FEEDBACK:
PastFx Kurt's Cologne
Incredible! Warm, lush and more settings/options than you'll ever need. Maybe I'm biased, I've been a PastFX devotee for a while now, but everything they make is fantastic. If you're looking for Nirvana tones, this can do every era, go watch the video. PastFX is not just cloning effects, these are exquisitely crafted to replicate and update some of the most beloved effects. I'd love to see a version of the Small Stone phaser with these options. Keep up the fine work!
August 14, 2024 by Nick's Effects Shop
Big Thanks to Scruffie for his assistance in this project.
Without his input, this pedal would not had come into fruition :)
PX-251 CONTROL PROCESSOR
PX-251 CONTROL PROCESSOR
Our take on the discontinued Moogerfooger CP-251 CONTROL PROCESSOR,
which is known for its use on the Red Hot Chili Peppers song Dani California.
Omitting the mixer and Four-way Multiple sections.
we have managed to squeeze the circuit into an extremely compact size.
Features:
- Footswitchable (able to stop the control signal output handsfree)
- 2 outputs (A & B)
- Phase pushbutton - Output A only -Pressed in is stock "in phase" mode. To match the phase of Output B (depress the phase switch)
- 4 - Way Waveform selector switch - select between the following
- Triangle, Square, External LFO & Noise
- LFO Rate and visual red lfo led
- Attenuator (Depth)
- EXP jack and Pushbutton - using an EP-3 Expression jack with TRS cable the LFO rate cn be adjusted, pressing in EXP button will allow the Attenuator to be controlled. (Operation may be affected by the Phase button when using Output A)
- LAG Processor - Two controls become activated when the Lag button is pressed, Rise and Fall. The RISE knob varies the rate at which the rising part of a waveform is slowed down, while the FALL knob varies the rate at which the descending part of a waveform is slowed down.
- S & H - (Sample and Hold) White pushbutton only activated
- Smooth - Is the second output of the original S & H which is a smoothed subtler version of the stepwise output.(Both white pushbuttons must be pressed for Smooth S & H )
- Noise - Random White Noise source
- Like the original, in order to obtain the bipolar voltages, a voltage converter circuit is used. In some circumstances noise issue may occur if being used with poor quality power supplies and other pedals with similar power sections. This is not a fault with the pedal. With high quality powering, rare issues can generally be avoided!
- DO NOT USE CHEAP SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLIES LIKE ONESPOTS ETC!!!
- +9VDC supply. Boss Style 2.1mm Negative Tip! No longer need a special positive ground powering plug like the original!
- Compact size -
- Dimensions: 112 x 60 x 31mm / 4.4" x 2.36" x 1.22" (enclosure only)
- Current draw: TBA mA
PX-101 LOWPASS FILTER
NOW WITH NEW TRUE BYPASS MOD SWITCH!
The new internal slide switch allows either true bypass or always on preamp like the original!
Our take on the discontinued Moogerfooger MF-101 Lowpass filter,
which is known for its use on the Red Hot Chili Peppers song Dani California.
As well as including extra features,
we have managed to squeeze the circuit into an extremely compact size.
Features:
- Original or True Bypass (new internal switchable mod)
- Includes new Level control.
- Drive control - Adjusts the signal input gain
- Mix - controls the blend of both straight input signal and filtered signals. CW = Filtered.
- To achieve the "Preamp" sound without the filter simply turn the Mix FCCW
- Resonance changes the shape of the frequency response. Oscillation can occur at extreme settings.
- Care must be taken to avoid damage to hearing and equipment when using Resonance control in high settings.
- 2 / 4 Pole switch - controls the signal passing through half or all the filter. 2 Pole = Brighter sound , 4 Pole = Deeper mellow.
- Smooth / Fast switch - selects the Envelope Follower response
- Envelope Amount - controls how much the envelope signal is used to modulate the filter cutoff.
- The ENV LED provides a visual display of the envelope strength.
- Filter Cutoff - sets the frequency of which the filter opens and closes.
- Dual colour LED level indicator.The drive control adjusts the input gain with the LED providing visual feedback of how strong the input signal is.
- EXP Jack. Using an EP-3 expression pedal or similar (50K-100K Linear pot ) 4 of the following can be controlled: MIX, AMOUNT, RESONANCE, CUTOFF.
- Switch one of the corresponding internal dip switches (only one activated at once!) to select which parameter to control. The control interacts with the current knob position. Therefore if knob being controlled is set at maximum, the expression will have no effect.
- For experience users, Internally there are 2 trimpots. New sensitivity control & Frequency Cutoff.
- Like the original, in order to obtain the bipolar voltages, a voltage converter circuit is used. In some circumstances noise issue may occur if being used with poor quality power supplies and other pedals with similar power sections. This is not a fault with the pedal. With high quality powering, rare issues can generally be avoided!
- +9VDC supply. Boss Style 2.1mm Negative Tip! No longer need a special positive ground powering plug like the original!
- Compact size -
- Dimensions: 112 x 60 x 31mm / 4.4" x 2.36" x 1.22" (enclosure only)
- Current draw: 120mA
- More to come....
AS WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR PRODUCTS, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
