The unmistakable warmth, movement and musicality of vintage tape echo machines have inspired generations of guitarists—and the Catalinbread Belle Epoch + tape echo delay pedal brings that timeless character to a modern pedalboard with remarkable authenticity. Building on the acclaimed Belle Epoch platform, the Belle Epoch + expands the experience with full tap tempo functionality, increased headroom and three selectable tape programs that range from pristine repeats to richly worn, vintage-inspired textures. A redesigned preamp, refined Mix control and enhanced rig integration further elevate the playing experience, while intuitive controls make it easy to craft everything from classic slapback to expansive ambient echoes. The result is a sophisticated tape-style delay that faithfully captures the organic response of vintage tape while delivering the flexibility, reliability and performance demanded by today's players.

Vintage Tape Echo Character With Precision Control

Unlike conventional delay, vintage tape echo is constantly in motion, with subtle modulation, natural saturation and softly evolving repeats that give every note a unique sense of depth and character. The Belle Epoch + faithfully recreates that organic response while giving players precise control over every aspect of the effect. Sustain shapes everything from quick slapback to long, cascading repeats, while Echo Delay delivers up to approximately 900 milliseconds of delay time for everything from classic rockabilly echoes to expansive ambient textures. Tape FX adjusts the amount of tape-style wow and flutter, and the unique Record Level control determines how hard the virtual tape is driven, introducing everything from clean, articulate repeats to the rich harmonic saturation and dynamic attack that made classic tape echo machines so inspiring to play.

Three Tape Programs for Evolving Vintage Character

Three selectable tape programs let players explore different stages of virtual tape wear, dramatically changing the personality of the repeats. Program One delivers the classic Belle Epoch voice with balanced, tape-inspired echoes, while Program Two introduces subtle tape aging with gentle modulation and a slightly darker response. Program Three pushes the effect further with increased compression, expanded modulation and more pronounced tape degradation, creating richly textured repeats that evoke the sound of a well-loved machine that's spent decades making music. Whether you prefer pristine echoes or beautifully imperfect vintage character, the Belle Epoch + makes it easy to find your ideal tape voice.

Tap Tempo and Expanded Controls for Modern Flexibility

While its inspiration comes from the past, the Belle Epoch + is built for the demands of today's players. Full tap tempo functionality makes synchronizing delay times effortless, with an intuitive press-and-hold footswitch that quickly switches between Tap mode and Tap Bypass mode while preserving your chosen tempo. Delay times of up to approximately 900 milliseconds provide ample room for everything from classic slapback to spacious ambient textures, while the redesigned Mix control offers greater flexibility when balancing dry and delayed signals across virtually any playing style.

Classic Tape Inspiration, Refined for Today's Pedalboards

Expanded headroom, a redesigned preamp, improved buffered bypass, subtle noise gating and refined impedance characteristics make the Belle Epoch + easier than ever to integrate into modern rigs without sacrificing the warmth and musicality that defined the original Belle Epoch. Whether you're crafting vintage-inspired slapback, rhythmic delay patterns or richly modulated ambient soundscapes, the Catalinbread Belle Epoch + tape echo delay pedal faithfully recreates the expressive character of classic tape echo while delivering the flexibility and reliability demanded by today's players.