Anasounds Utopia Deluxe Echo Delay

It has been a hot minute since we’ve had any gear from our friends at Anasounds in the shop, and we’re excited to jump back in today with an amazing pedal creation from them. The Utopia Deluxe Echo Delay features loads of echo tones, some warm vintage preamp oomph and exploration beyond your wildest dreams. Come along as we check out this amazing machine, won’t you??

The Anasounds Utopia Deluxe was designed for the musician who’s looking for a gorgeous sonic texture but also a wealth of functionalities. It is a delay with a musical and easy-to-play voicing that also has many exciting tricks up its sleeve. A delay is not only a box that rhythmically repeats your licks, it is a tool that should bring you added warmth and richer harmonic content, which comes here via the Echoplex EP-3-inspired and switchable Preamp section.

The PT2399 chip from the original Utopia was the starting point, but the way that part is being used has been redesigned to get a sound not unlike a very well set up tape echo or an analog delay, without the problems of that design and with actual treble in your repeats. The musicians have asked for a tap tempo, so Anasounds included it on the Utopia Deluxe. Both the blues rock purists looking for the ultimate echo and the sophisticated pop aficionados should find what they’re looking for here.

Modulation is not just a nice option to add an effect to your delay. It is part of the delay sound, what gives it its true personality, and – if set up correctly – a good modulation sound can get you very close to that hallowed tape echo sound. The Bliss knob in the center that switches from one modulation preset to another. It simultaneously affects the modulation type, the depth and the rate. No need to worry about getting the right setting, Anasounds has done it for you.

We loved the first version of the Utopia when we demoed it many years back, but this one keeps building and building on that original design, improving it in every aspect along the way. We’ve got a pretty in-depth demo video for you below – be sure to check it out and subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit the Anasounds website for more info on the glorious Utopia Deluxe Echo Delay…Cheers!!

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