The Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb pedal is an expertly crafted emulation of a lauded ‘70s-era Japanese tape reverb/delay unit, with an all-encompassing slew of upgrades that arguably make it an upgrade over the vintage original. Every nuance of the original’s wow, flutter, and gritty preamp are perfectly replicated, offering full modeling of the multi-head tape delay mechanism, tap tempo, and twice the repeat time. This results in an exceptionally warm, rich analog repeat with rhythmic possibilities that were simply impossible on the original unit. And while the ’74 Tape Echo sports a robust control section to dial in your sound, a quick flip of the Alt switch unlocks secondary functions on the bottom three knobs to further tweak your tone. Finally, pairing your Galaxy ’74 with the UAFX Control app allows you to swap the footswitch functions between Effects/Performance mode and Delay/Reverb mode, unlocking everything from feedback swells to echo rate ramps to bog-standard bypass options.
Galaxy ‘74’s uniquely warm, atmospheric, and somewhat rough nature is inspired by one of music history's most beloved tape echo units. This pedal begins with that tone as a foundation, then surpasses it. Along with your typical Rate and Feedback controls, the Galaxy ’74’s delay section controls boast a 3-way Head Select switch and a Tape Age knob to crank up the old-school character. And while the original unit was primarily designed as a delay and reverb unit, the preamp’s unique response has become equally sought-after over the years. Thankfully, Universal Audio equipped the Galaxy ’74 with a nearly indistinguishable sonic clone of that very preamp design to fully capture the vintage vibe of the original.
There’s no better effect to pair with a tape-style echo than a splashy spring reverb. Luckily, the Galaxy ’74 sports a cavernous wash of spring-style echo to layer your soundscapes! This reverb is a spot-on re-creation of the original unit’s true spring reverb tank, complete with a dwell knob for enhanced atmosphere and wild, dripping tones. Plus, Music Experience guitarists appreciate how the Galaxy ’74 can be configured for either trails on or off operation, allowing your reverb to decay naturally even when you disengage the reverb section.
Compatible with any iOS or Android device, Universal Audio’s UAFX Control app opens up a whole new realm of sonic possibilities. Pair up your Galaxy ’74 with UAFX Control to access versatile footswitch control configurations, real-time effect adjustments, oscillation options, and many other sound-sculpting features.
Built upon award-winning UAFX dual‑engine processing and an unquenchable thirst for sonic authenticity, Galaxy '74 Tape Echo & Reverb captures the warm, warped, relentlessly analog effects of the iconic mid-'70s Roland Space Echo* hardware, for a crayon box of lush textures, right at your feet.
Get iconic tape textures filled with the musical wow and flutter and saturation of the original Space Echo unit, and use the multi-head design — along with doubled delay times and tap tempo — to create rhythmic subdivisions not possible on the original hardware. You can even bend minds in realtime with self-oscillation for crazy runaway delay effects.
Only Galaxy '74 gives you the authentic dub-heavy effects of the original's spring reverb — along with a Dwell control for even wilder sounds — hurtling your tone into the cosmos, with textures that leave other emulators of this hallowed hardware behind in a puff of space dust.*
Galaxy '74's powerful engine runs separate stereo instances of each reverb and delay — for stunning three-dimensional stereo depth that is unmatched by any other stompbox.
Pedal Type |
Reverb & Echo |
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Analog/Digital | Digital |
Presets |
Recall Stored Settings |
Inputs |
2 x 1/4" TS |
Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TS |
USB |
1 x USB-C (firmware updates) |
Bypass Switching | Buffered |
Software |
UAFX Control mobile app |
Power Supply |
9V DC (400mA) power supply (sold separately) |
Height |
2.56" |
Width |
3.62" |
Depth |
5.55" |
Weight |
1.24 lbs. |
Manufacturer Part Number |
GPM-GLXY 819937003592 |