Oracle

Designed by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments, the Oracle Analog Echo builds around two reissue MN3205 BBD chips for warm, dark repeats. Time control reaches up to 600ms, but the tap tempo footswitch can push delays beyond that threshold with intentional lo-fi degradation—analog character at its most beautifully broken.

Controls include Time, Feedback, and Mix (set to 12 o'clock for just shy of 50/50 wet/dry split). The tap tempo footswitch handles delay time adjustments while the main footswitch provides true bypass on/off. External tap jack accepts expression pedal or external switch. Top-mount panel jacks keep connections tidy.

The voicing sits "dark without being completely muffled and lacking clarity"—BBD character without excessive high-frequency roll-off. Dimensions: 4.70" × 3.70" × 1.39" with mono in/out. Draws approximately 35mA from 9V DC only (no higher voltages). Classic analog delay tones with modern tap tempo convenience.