--- product_id: 558332876 title: "Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo" brand: "universal audio" price: "SAR 1135" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/558332876-universal-audio-uafx-orion-tape-echo store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Analog preamp for boosted, warm tones Selectable tape types & modulated repeats Authentic vintage tape echo emulation Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo **Brand:** universal audio **Price:** SAR 1135 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Vintage vibes, modern stomp—echoes that never go out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo by universal audio - **How much does it cost?** SAR 1135 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/558332876-universal-audio-uafx-orion-tape-echo) ## Best For - universal audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Analog Preamp Boost:** Add fat, warm saturation with the classic EP-III preamp circuit—on or off. - • **Three Tape Machine Modes:** Mint, Worn, and Old settings deliver distinct tonal colors and textures. - • **Compact, Road-Ready Design:** Built to last decades with true/trails bypass and analog dry-through for pro reliability. - • **Wonk Control for Modulation:** Create vibey, modulated repeats and authentic tape splice effects. - • **Vintage Maestro EP-III Tape Echo Emulation:** Experience the legendary 70s tape delay sound in a sleek stompbox. ## Overview The Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo is a compact, high-fidelity emulation of the iconic Maestro EP-III tape delay from the 1970s. Featuring a perfectly captured analog preamp for warm, boosted tones, it offers three selectable tape machine modes (Mint, Worn, Old) and a Wonk control for modulated repeats and tape splice effects. Designed for professional musicians and tone enthusiasts, this pedal combines timeless UA craftsmanship with versatile analog dry-through and true/trails bypass, ensuring decades of dependable performance in a compact footprint. ## Description From the manufacturer Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo The world's most authentic emulation of a Vintage Maestro Echoplex EP - III Tape Delay. Born from our flagship, the Starlight Echo Station, the Orion TapeEcho offers the magical, blurry delay effects of the old Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape delays from the 1970s in an elegant, compact package. Key features Expand your pedalboard with authentic tape delay Thanks to the same uncompromising algorithms as our award-winning Starlight Echo Station, Orion offers the rich, three-dimensional effects of a detailed emulated vintage tape echo - light years away from other tape delay pedals in its class. Enjoy bold vintage preamp sounds Perfect for boosting your echoes and giving your entire sound more punch. Orion's faithful emulation of the legendary EP-III solid-state preamp gives you all the grit and attitude of the vintage effect device, with a simple control. Experience analogue bliss with Tape Type, Wow and Flutter Choose from three different versions of the EP-III with Mint, Worn and Old machine types for colour and vibe, and set the Wonk knob for subtle to eccentric modulated repetitions and funky tape splice textures. Get on stage with a robust, compact stompbox Built for decades of reliable performance, Orion Tape Delay features a switchable True/Trails bypass, preamp off/on and analog dry through controls so you have a reliable companion on your interstellar journey. Authentic emulation of an old Maestro EP-III band echo in a compact stompbox. Perfectly captured analogue preamp for fat, boosted sounds and effects. Selectable mint, worn and old tape machines for different colours and textures. Wonk controls for modulated repeats and vibrating tape splice sounds. Mono operation, true/trails. Bypass, Preamp Off/On, Analog Dry ThroughTimeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of reliable performance Review: Great model of a vintage Echoplex tape delay! - The compact versions of the UAFX pedals didn't initially catch my eye at the original list price (around $179), but UAFX has marked these down to $99.99 across all vendors twice now, so keep an eye out for sale opportunities! I should note that I do already own the Golden Reverberator, and these compact pedals basically break off pieces of the larger units in smaller and cheaper form. So, given that I do not own the Starlight (which is their full-size delay pedal with several different modes), I opted to give the Orion a chance. The Orion is an excellent digital adaptation of a vintage Echoplex tape delay unit. For those unfamiliar, the EP-III was like the size of a small suitcase (or large lunch box, maybe?) and became popular in the 70's not just for its echo effect, but also its preamp, which adds a subtle warmth and saturation to your tone. The cool thing about the Orion is that it has a switch on top of the unit to allow you to leave the preamp circuit on even when the delay is disengaged. I tried it, and the effect is noticeable. I could definitely see wanting this as an always-on effect. For that reason, a lot of people actually run Echoplex style effects in front of your amp/preamp, instead of in the effects loop. That way, you get the benefit of the preamp fed into your amp or modeler. However, there is no right answer to this, and you can experiment and use it whichever way you feel sounds best. As for the delay effects, I wouldn't say that a tape delay is the type of delay I would normally go to first, but the Orion sounds amazing and is quite versatile. First of all, the DELAY knob ranges from 80 to 700 milliseconds, so you are covered on everything from vintage slap back to quarter-note/rhythmic delays. With FEEDBACK all the way down, you get only a single repeat, but turn it up and the pedal can go into self-oscillation. The mod switch goes between models of MINT, WORN, and OLD tape units. On MINT setting and with the WONK knob set low, you can get relatively pristine repeats that are closer to a digital delay than an analog delay like a DM-2 or MXR Carbon Copy. The WORN and OLD models have repeats with lower fidelity and, combined with the WONK knob, they add "wow, flutter, and modulation" to the repeats. Finally, the Orion has a REC LEVEL adjustment, which adjusts how hot the signal is fed into the tape delay. This will make the repeats louder, but also more saturated and (eventually) a bit distorted. You can work this control in conjunction with the MIX knob to make your repeats more or less prominent in your signal. At the full price, an argument could be made that the UAFX Starlight - or a competing multi-delay pedal like the BOSS DD-8 or DD-200 - would be a better value. However, I think the compact size, excellent build quality, and ease of use make the Orion an attractive option, especially at the sale price. I think the Orion is an excellent pedal for what it offers as a vintage style delay, as well as the EP preamp feature. Review: EXCELENTE - Justo lo que buscaba, muy parecido al echopark o echo machine de behringer ## Features - Authentic emulation of a vintage Maestro EP-III tape echo in a compact stompbox - Perfectly captured analog preamp for fat, boosted tones and effects - Selectable Mint, Worn, and Old tape machines for distinct color and texture - Wonk control for modulated repeats and vibey tape splice sounds - Mono operation, true/trails bypass, Preamp off/on, analog dry through - Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for decades of dependable performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CGG8RFJ5 | | Amperage | 250 Milliamps | | Audio Output Effects | Delay, Echo | | Best Sellers Rank | 48,853 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 108 in Delay & Reverb Effects | | Brand | Universal Audio | | Brand Name | Universal Audio | | Colour | multicoloured | | Controls Type | Knob | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 39 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00819937003547 | | Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio, USB Type C | | Item Dimensions | 16.3 x 9.5 x 7.7 centimetres | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.1L x 6.6W x 5.8H centimetres | | Item Type Name | effects pedal | | Item Weight | 259 Grams | | Item weight | 259 Grams | | Manufacturer | Universal Audio | | Manufacturer Part Number | GPS-ORN | | Model Number | GPS-ORN | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer. | | Product dimensions | 12.1L x 6.6W x 5.8H centimetres | | Signal Format | Analog | | Style | Compact | | UPC | 819937003547 | | Voltage | 9 Volts (DC) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Universal Audio - **Colour:** multicoloured - **Item weight:** 259 Grams - **Product dimensions:** 12.1L x 6.6W x 5.8H centimetres - **Style:** Compact ## Images ![Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KkvDkkvgL.jpg) ![Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+Ls2hqwPL.jpg) ![Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91eKaGAah5L.jpg) ![Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CDWSDCquL.jpg) ![Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qODjoG7mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great model of a vintage Echoplex tape delay! *by S***1 on 11 March 2025* The compact versions of the UAFX pedals didn't initially catch my eye at the original list price (around $179), but UAFX has marked these down to $99.99 across all vendors twice now, so keep an eye out for sale opportunities! I should note that I do already own the Golden Reverberator, and these compact pedals basically break off pieces of the larger units in smaller and cheaper form. So, given that I do not own the Starlight (which is their full-size delay pedal with several different modes), I opted to give the Orion a chance. The Orion is an excellent digital adaptation of a vintage Echoplex tape delay unit. For those unfamiliar, the EP-III was like the size of a small suitcase (or large lunch box, maybe?) and became popular in the 70's not just for its echo effect, but also its preamp, which adds a subtle warmth and saturation to your tone. The cool thing about the Orion is that it has a switch on top of the unit to allow you to leave the preamp circuit on even when the delay is disengaged. I tried it, and the effect is noticeable. I could definitely see wanting this as an always-on effect. For that reason, a lot of people actually run Echoplex style effects in front of your amp/preamp, instead of in the effects loop. That way, you get the benefit of the preamp fed into your amp or modeler. However, there is no right answer to this, and you can experiment and use it whichever way you feel sounds best. As for the delay effects, I wouldn't say that a tape delay is the type of delay I would normally go to first, but the Orion sounds amazing and is quite versatile. First of all, the DELAY knob ranges from 80 to 700 milliseconds, so you are covered on everything from vintage slap back to quarter-note/rhythmic delays. With FEEDBACK all the way down, you get only a single repeat, but turn it up and the pedal can go into self-oscillation. The mod switch goes between models of MINT, WORN, and OLD tape units. On MINT setting and with the WONK knob set low, you can get relatively pristine repeats that are closer to a digital delay than an analog delay like a DM-2 or MXR Carbon Copy. The WORN and OLD models have repeats with lower fidelity and, combined with the WONK knob, they add "wow, flutter, and modulation" to the repeats. Finally, the Orion has a REC LEVEL adjustment, which adjusts how hot the signal is fed into the tape delay. This will make the repeats louder, but also more saturated and (eventually) a bit distorted. You can work this control in conjunction with the MIX knob to make your repeats more or less prominent in your signal. At the full price, an argument could be made that the UAFX Starlight - or a competing multi-delay pedal like the BOSS DD-8 or DD-200 - would be a better value. However, I think the compact size, excellent build quality, and ease of use make the Orion an attractive option, especially at the sale price. I think the Orion is an excellent pedal for what it offers as a vintage style delay, as well as the EP preamp feature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELENTE *by S***A on 6 January 2026* Justo lo que buscaba, muy parecido al echopark o echo machine de behringer ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So glad I purchased this *by B***Y on 2 March 2026* Absolutely my Favorite Tape echo. I really captured that real Tape echo sound. Universal Audio's Orion tape echo delivers classic, Echoplex-esque delay tones. Switchable true/trails bypass, Preamp off/on and analog dry through controls. This is the Tape Delay you need. It emulates a Mint Worn or old EP-III tape delays with a flick of a switch. I couldn't be happier and I got it on sale for 99$ ## Frequently Bought Together - Universal Audio Orion Tape Echo Effect Pedal - Universal Audio Heavenly Plate Reverb Effect Pedal - Universal Audio Evermore Reverb Effect Pedal --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/558332876-universal-audio-uafx-orion-tape-echo](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/558332876-universal-audio-uafx-orion-tape-echo) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*