The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is a one-stop shop that dives into the heart of iconic soundscapes, from the sonic journeys of the 60s and 70s to the ethereal ambiance of the 80s. Once upon a time, you needed a full rack processor to achieve these sounds, but this pedal comes with everything you need to get that distinct sonic palette in a modern, user-friendly format, and it is already tuned and ready to go.
A RECIPE FOR AMBIENT EXPRESSION.
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is built on a foundation of meticulously tuned sounds and textures that combine to encapsulate the rich, atmospheric essence and grand sense of space that have been the hallmark of countless classic tracks. Everything is built-in—all you have to do is season to taste and transcend to the sonic stratosphere.
DYNAMIC DELAY.
The heart of the MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is its highly customizable delay configuration, offering control not only over the tempo and number of echoes (Delay and Regen controls), but also their rhythm. By turning the Division knob, you can choose between quarter note, dotted eighth note, eighth note, eighth note triplet, and a double delay with an eighth note and dotted eighth note subdivision. Want your echoes to keep fading even after you disengage the pedal? Just press Trails. Want an even more dynamic sound? The Echo 2 switch adds a secondary set of echoes set to a quarter note tempo, which can be adjusted via advanced settings.
For direct control over the timing of your echoes, this pedal supports both built-in tap tempo via the footswitch and external switching via the CTR jack. An external switch also allows you to freeze your delay lines at maximum feedback so you can weave leads and solos over your tonal tapestry.
SCULPT YOUR LANDSCAPE.
With the MXR Joshua Ambient Echo, refining the tones and textures of your echoes is intuitive and effortless. The Mod control bathes your delay signal in lush, mellow modulation. Once that is set, elevate the entire soundscape to celestial heights with the Voice control. It evokes an angelic, organ-like aura through a custom blend of -1 octave, +1 octave up, and +2 octave up signals, amplifying the ethereal ambiance already created by the other elements of the pedal for a truly otherworldly sonic experience.
EXTENDED EXPLORATION.
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is carefully tuned to achieve atmospheric brilliance right out of the box without much tweaking on your end, but if you feel the siren call for further sonic exploration, then this pedal has all the tools you need to shape complex, custom soundscapes. In addition to stereo and expression pedal functions, you can adjust up to 12 different parameters, from how the LEDs blink to the mix of the secondary echo signal.
THE ALCHEMY OF ECHO AWAITS.
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is not just a delay; it is a tonally expert recipe for those who seek atmospheric perfection. Whether you are an ambient rock enthusiast or a tonal architect, this pedal is your ticket to iconic sonic sanctuaries.