MAINTENANCE
The Replicator´s moving parts as well as the tape heads WILL need a bit of cleaning
every once in a while. If the unit is used on a regular basis, the tape cartridge will
wear out faster and the various parts will need cleaning more often. In contrast to
older tape echo units, the Replicator is very easy to maintain and the cartridge can be
replaced in seconds.
Replacing the tape cartridge:
Turn off the effect (motor stops) and take out the knurled screw. Pull down the lever
below the heads and lift out the cartridge. Insert a new cartridge while pulling down
on the lever. Install the knurled screw and release the lever.
Cleaning the tape heads/roller:
Take out the tape cartridge and release the lever. Use a cotton swab dipped in isopro-
pyl alcohol (wipe off any excess liquid on a piece of tissue paper) and carefully clean
the heads where the tape touches them. If the heads are very dirty, you may do this a
few times until the cotton swabs no longer has residue on them.
Clean the roller wheel by turning the pedal on and carefully put a cotton swab dipped
in isopropyl alcohol (wipe off any excess liquid on a piece of tissue paper) up against
the wheel while this rotates. Again, if the wheel is very dirty, do this a few times until
the cotton swabs no longer has residue on them.
NOTE!: It may be necessary to remove the metal cover before performing the above
steps, for better access to the heads/cartridge.
Adjusting the heads:
The heads can be adjusted for optimal sound and performance of the pedal. This is
done by turning the small screw on the lever. If the tape heads are too close or too
far away from the tape reel, the pedal will not perform its best and sound quality is
compromised. Turn the screw clockwise until the delays can no longer be heard, then
counter-clockwise until the delayes are audible and clear with no “fluttering”. Adjust-
ment of the heads is not needed at every cartridge replacement and should only
be performed if the delayes are particularly dark sounding/not audible or you have
excessive flutter in the sound.
