Akai E2 Headrush Delay and Phrase Sampler Pedal

Following on from where the award-winning E1 left off, the new E2 Headrush delay pedal brings delay, tape echo simulations and a looping recorder in one convenient pedal. User selectable delay options allow for maximum control of signal output and include several real-time timing and level adjustment selections as well as feedback level for repeats.

Our Price: $169
List Price: $399


Manufacturer: Akai
Categories: Guitar Samplers

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Review for Akai E2 Headrush Delay and Phrase Sampler Pedal

Feature:
I only use it to record loops. Again, when it's working it is great for this.

Quality:
Quality is terrible. I'm really annoyed about it. The foot switches have just gone for the third time in under two years. The record and play switches both fail to work reliably. I Had it repaired twice in eight months last year. I didn't use it up until August this year and the switches have gone again. You feel pretty stupid when you're on stage halfway through a song and the whole song stops because the switch didn't work. Basically, I can't use it and am looking to replace it with a different brand.

Value:
In short I would look elsewhere. Having switches work only some of the time makes it not worth the money or trouble.

Sound:
When this pedal is working, its excellent and I love it. To my ears, the sound that goes in is the sound that comes out.

Ease of Use:
Once you get the knack it's fine. It was depressingly difficult for me when I first got it home. Figuring out when to start and stop recording to fit the loop seamlessly into a song took quite a bit of trial and error. It also requires good timing. To make it sound smooth you need to be right on the beat. It is definitely worth persevering though. I think my best songs have been written on this pedal.


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