EBS ReTracer Digital Delay Pedal

Delay is a popular effect, and the EBS ReTracer Digital Delay Pedal is a powerful offering that gives players plenty of flexibility.

With a number of intuitive features, the ReTracer possesses functions that you'd usually expect to find on only larger and pricier delay units. Boasting a thoughtful display in the centre of the unit, you can easily navigate through the ReTracer's menus via its Mode buttons, letting you choose from 12 different delay engines!

Sporting all of the essential controls you'd normally see on a delay, as well as a Tap Tempo footswitch for on-the-fly manipulation of the repeat speed, you can perfectly craft your favourite delay sounds. It doesn't end there though, as you can save your favourite sounds into over 200 preset slots!

Other features worthy of note are the ReTracer's MIDI connections and its USB port. With the MIDI in/thru letting you easily flick between your patches via a MIDI controller (such as a pedal switcher), the USB port lets you hook the ReTracer up to your computer for firmware updates, for the latest sounds from EBS!  

Last but certainly not least, the ReTracer also has stereo ins/outs. If you run into two amplifiers, you can take full advantage of the ReTracer and attain washy, engulfing delay sounds. If you want to add some tasteful ambience to your tone, the EBS ReTracer Digital Delay Pedal is a solid choice.

Here's what EBS says about the ReTracer:

Possibilities

The ReTracer is a complete delay workstation with no limits! It offer tons of features usually found in much larger, heavier and more expensive delay units. That means you have access to a dozen different engines, can change parameters specific to the selected engine and create your own signature presets that you store at one of the more than 200 available slots and organize in different banks.

Not to mention you can run this pedal in mono, stereo or dual (true stereo) mode, with Tail, Buffered or True bypass set individually for each sound (where applicable), extensive tap tempo settings, add other effects in a loop, connect with midi-devices and expression pedals, and a lot more!

Simplicity

If you prefer simplicity over flexibility, stick with the factory presets or create a few go-to presets of your own and use the ReTracer’s standard control knobs to set the mix-level, feedback, delay time and tone on the fly!

Precision

You can pick an engine that offer you precise repeats and dial in the exact time in ms with the ReTracer, but you can also pick an engine that let you mess with the parameters for more vintage/analog and modulated delay effects.

Sound quality

The ReTracer offer High Grade sound with 115 dB dynamics range, 24-bit audio with 48 kHz sample rate.

Compability

The ReTracer comply with most Midi devices as well as external expression pedals and tap controls.

Size

The ReTracer is a compact, space-saving pedal with all the features normally found only in big space-craving boxes.

Features

• Control features include Level, Tone, Feedback & Delay
• Preserved Effect Tail when you change program or turn off the effect
• Tap Tempo
• Mono, Stereo, Dual (true stereo) or Loop operation
• Various bypass modes
• Includes preloaded firmware and several presets
• Create, store and organise your own presets
• MIDI connectivity
• Updates and add-ons will be downloadable for free from the EBS website for owners of the ReTracer and can be installed via USB
• Roadworthy enclosure is perfect for gigging musicians

Specifications

• Nominal Levels: -8 dBv
• Maxium Input and Output Levels: +12 dBv
• Input Impedance: 900 kohms stereo / 450 kohms mono
• Output Impedance: < 100 ohms
• Bandwidth: +0/-3 dB 20 - 20k Hz
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• Dynamic Range: typ 115 dB (A-weighted)
• Power Requirements: 9-18 V DC Regulated,
• Current Consumption: 200 mA max. @ 9V / 100mA max @18V
• (DC power in has no other effect on headroom or performance)
• Dimensions (with externals): W x H x D: 3.3” x 4.5” x 1.9” (83 x 115 x 48 mm)
• Weight: 414 gr (0.92 lb.)