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Description

The Make Noise Echophon is a testament to the fusion of vintage inspiration and modern innovation. Conceived in collaboration with Tom Erbe of Soundhack, this Eurorack module takes its cues from the legendary Tempophon, offering a distinctive pitch-shifting echo experience. At its core, the Echophon features large, intuitive Pitch and Echo controls, enabling you to shift sounds up or down two octaves while navigating delay times ranging from a crisp 7ms to a spacious 1.7 seconds.

Designed for adventurous sound explorers, the Echophon includes both digital and analog feedback paths, allowing for richly textured sonic landscapes. The unique Freeze button opens up a world of hold, stutter, and sampling possibilities, making it an indispensable tool for any modular setup. With 24-bit AD/DA conversion and a Vactrol-based mix circuit, the Echophon ensures your dry signals retain their analog warmth, while the processed sounds blend seamlessly into your mix.

This module not only boasts cutting-edge DSP modifications by Tom Erbe but also embodies the craftsmanship of Make Noise's Asheville, NC facility. Whether you're an experimental artist seeking new aural dimensions or a seasoned synthesist looking to enhance your sonic palette, the Make Noise Echophon promises endless creative potential in a compact 20HP format.

Key Features:

  • Designed with Tom Erbe (Soundhack) for a pitch-shifting echo experience
  • Eurorack module with time modulation and tempo synchronization
  • Pitch shift up to 2 octaves in either direction
  • Large Pitch and Echo knobs for intuitive control
  • Dual internal digital and single external analog feedback paths
  • Freeze button and gate input for hold, stutter, and sampling effects
  • 24-bit AD/DA conversion and 32-bit processing
  • Vactrol-based mix circuit for seamless dry/wet blending
  • Voltage control over all parameters
  • Manufactured in Asheville, NC, USA; requires Eurorack case and power supply (sold separately)

Product specs

Brand Make Noise
Model Echophon Module
Finish Black, Silver
Year 2008 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules
Horizontal Pitch 20HP
Modular Synth Format Eurorack
Synth Module Function Delay, Pitch Effect

FAQs

What type of effects does the Make Noise Echophon module offer?

The Make Noise Echophon is a modular synth module that provides delay and pitch-shifting effects, allowing for creative sound manipulation within a Eurorack setup.

Is the Make Noise Echophon compatible with other Eurorack modules?

Yes, the Make Noise Echophon is designed for the Eurorack modular format, making it compatible with other Eurorack modules for seamless integration into your modular synth system.

How does the pitch-shifting feature of the Make Noise Echophon work?

The Echophon allows for pitch-shifting in real-time, which can be controlled manually or via control voltage, offering unique sound design possibilities by altering the pitch of the input signal.

What is the size of the Make Noise Echophon module?

The Make Noise Echophon occupies 20HP in a Eurorack modular setup, making it a moderately sized module that fits well within most Eurorack cases.

Can the Make Noise Echophon be used for live performance?

Yes, the Make Noise Echophon is well-suited for live performance due to its hands-on controls and ability to create dynamic delay and pitch effects in real-time.

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Make Noise Echophon Depth Control

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Make Noise Echophon.

Features and functionality

  • Echophon integrates a unique SoundHack algorithm focusing on pitch and warping effects, distinctly different from the Mimeophon's operation.

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  • Mimeophon provides a wide range of effects, including clocked delays, chorus/vibrato, pseudo reverbs, and even self-oscillation, making it highly versatile.

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  • The module offers unique looping capabilities with direct access to the feedback loop, providing distinct destructive effects, though some users find these effects somewhat uniform over time.

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  • The Z-DSP delay cards are described as unique but may not justify their cost if delays are the primary focus over the reverb capabilities.

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Comparisons

  • Echophon is a straightforward clockable mono delay with pitch shifting, while Mimeophon offers complex stereo delay, resonator, and reverb capabilities.

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  • Echophon is favored for elaborate pitch-shifting, while the Z-DSP is noted for its flexibility and additional reverb options like the Halls of Valhalla card.

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  • The 4ms DLD offers two independent delays and reverse functions, appealing to those who prioritize space efficiency with its 28HP size over the Z-DSP.

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Use cases and applications

  • Echophon can serve as a heart-of-patch sound design module, especially effective when integrated with Maths and Optomix for creating beat patterns from clock signals.

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  • Echophon excels in minimalist setups, effectively layering simple drums and bass into complex beats, especially when paired with resonant low pass gates like the Doepfer A-101-2.

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  • Clouds and its micro derivatives provide ambient mangling effects, including tape-delay and reverb modes, making it a cost-effective alternative to larger modules.

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User experience

  • Owners of the Mimeophon find it versatile yet challenging to control, often yielding wild and unexpected results.

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  • Echophon is noted for its low-noise performance, contrasting the noise levels found in Mimeophon and Morphagene modules.

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  • The module is described as having a "vintage digital" or moderately lo-fi sound, particularly when utilizing pitch shift features, which may not blend well with modern, cleaner productions.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Older Echophon units might require servicing of the mix vactrol by Make Noise, a process described as affordable and quick.

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Artist usage

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See how Jonny Greenwood uses Make Noise Echophon

Jonny Greenwood

Guitarist

Radiohead

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Producer Nigel Godrich posted this picture of Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke working on a new Radiohead album in their studio. The Make Noise Echophon can be seen in the lower section of the top rack in the foreground.

See how Nicolas Jaar uses Make Noise Echophon

Nicolas Jaar

Music Producer

Darkside

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Verified via YouTube

he used a Make Noise Echophon in his 2017 live tour

See how Richard Devine uses Make Noise Echophon

Richard Devine

Keyboardist, Composer

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Verified via Vimeo

0:00-0:15 top right of modular pitch and delay effect module

See how Venetian Snares uses Make Noise Echophon

Venetian Snares

Music Producer

Speed Dealer Moms

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Verified via MusicRadar

The Make Noise SoundHack Echophon can be seen in photo 7 (bottom row, to the right of the Malekko Richter Envelator). "In pictures: Venetian Snares' modular-stuffed studio", MusicRadar / Future Music, March 01, 2016.

See how Fjaak uses Make Noise Echophon

Fjaak

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via YouTube

Part of the modular rack visible in the 3rd second of the linked video.

See how Caterina Barbieri uses Make Noise Echophon

Caterina Barbieri

Guitarist, Keyboardist

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Verified via SYNTH ANATOMY

Compact Eurorack Setup With Many Possibilities At the moment the setup consists of Make Noise and Doepfer modules as well as the excellent Verbos oscillator. Make Noise 208hp 7U Steel CV Bus Case Make Noise Maths Make Noise Wogglebug Orthogonal Devices ER-101: Indexed Quad Sequencer Doepfer A-140 ADSR Make Noise Echophon Make Noise Erbe-Verb Make Noise TEMPI Make Noise DPO Verbos Electronics Harmonic Oscillator A-105 24dB SSM Low Pass Filter A-135-1 Voltage Controlled Mixer / Quad VCA A-147 Voltage Controlled Low Frequency Oscillator VCLFO

See how Matt Lange uses Make Noise Echophon

Matt Lange

Singer, Guitarist

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Matt Lange uses the Make Noise Echophon, as seen in his Instagram post detailing a complex time signature sequence.

See how Blanck Mass uses Make Noise Echophon

Blanck Mass

Composer, Music Producer

Editors

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Blanck Mass is shown using the Make Noise Echophon in a video on his Instagram, captioned with hashtags including #echophon.

See how Blush Response uses Make Noise Echophon

Blush Response

Music Producer

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You can see BR plays it at 0:39 of this video.

See how Surachai uses Make Noise Echophon

Surachai

Music Producer

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"Received the Make Noise Soundhack Echophon and made a patch before working on the overview video, which will be released soon. Unfortunately a few people asked what is going on in the patch, so I should explain. There are 4 voices happening: Bass, Plucked Primary, Plucked Secondary, and Wash. Bass is a WMD Gamma Wave going into the Bionic Lester, using channel 2’s LP output it feeds into the mixer. The WMD Gamma Wave is being sequenced by the Z8000’s 16 step sequencer. Plucked Primary is the Tip Top Audio Z3000 going into the Make Noise Optomix being sequenced by the RENÈ. Plucked Secondary is a Hertz Donut being fed into the Make Noise Optomix and being sequenced by the BRAINS expanded Pressure Points. Wash is a Piston Honda being fed into the Blue Lantern Diode filter using the Bandpass mode. The Harvestman Double Andore is scanning the Bank/Programs. Everything is going into the mixer which is feeding the Make Noise Echophon."

See how Datach'i uses Make Noise Echophon

Datach'i

Music Producer

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Verified via Divkidvideo

Oh, so many FX! I collect them all like Garbage Pail Kids. Lets see off the top of my head, Tiptop ZDSP, MI clouds and rings, mungo D0, mungo G0, qu-bit RT 60, synth tech e560, e580, modcan dual delay, audio damage dub junior and spectre, ladik R-330, intellijel rainmaker, flame FX-6, Make Noise Erbe Verb and Echophon and problaby others I’m forgetting 🙂

See how Mebitek uses Make Noise Echophon

Mebitek

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via Mebitek Music - The Manufactured eXPerience

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