The EKKO EK-1 Delay Pedal from Aalberg Audio is a premium, warm-sounding digital delay that can be controlled wirelessly with the optional AERO AE-1 controller. The pedal is capable of delays up to two seconds and utilizes three control parameters including Time, Level, and Feedback. The EK-1 can also be controlled by a free iOS / Android remote app that provides easy editing and the saving of presets for later recall. All the electronics are contained in a rugged, custom-made aluminum housing, while the onboard blue LED bars at the top provide actual parameter settings easily seen from a distance or in low light. The EKKO is powered by an optional 9V adapter.
General Features
- Parameters: Time, Level, and Feedback
- Up to 2 seconds delay time
- True bypass
- Use tap tempo to set the speed of the delay effect
- Compatible with AERO AE-1 Wireless Controller
- Upgrade firmware and sound algorithms by using the Aalberg Update app (iOS only)
- Control pedal and get extended functionality using the Aalberg Remote App (Coming soon)
Controls
- Time: Time between the echoes
- Level: Adjusts the output level of your echo signal relative to the level of the direct signal (0-100%)
- Feedback: Controls the number of echoes
- FX-Select / Tap Tempo: Two modes
- Tap: Tap the desired delay time using footswitch
- FX-Select: Choose active effect parameter (Time, Level or Feedback) for wireless control with AERO controller (optional)
- On/Off: Set the pedal to ON (activated) or OFF (true bypass)
Input / Output Setups
- Mono In / Mono Out: Connect your instrument to Mono In and the amplifier to Mono Out
- Ping-Pong Stereo: Connect your instrument to Mono In, then connect one amplifier to Mono Out, and another amplifier to Stereo Out. The echoes of the direct signal will now alternate between the two outputs
- Dry / Wet Split: Connecting your instrument to Stereo In will split the dry wet signal as follows
- Mono Out: 100% wet signal
- Stereo Out: 100% dry signal
- Dual Mono: This is useful if you want to maintain the stereo path for pedals in the signal chain; Connect the stereo outs from the previous pedal to both inputs on the EKKO (Mono In = left, Stereo In = right)