The rush you've been looking for.

The Akai E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal picks up where the award-winning E1 left off. This stompbox brings together 16-bit digital delay with times from 0.5ms to an astonishing 35 seconds, tape echo simulations with 4 separate heads, and a looping recorder in one convenient effects pedal.

In addition to offering digital and analog-type delay sounds, user-selectable delay options allow for maximum control of signal output. There are several realtime interval and level adjustment selections as well as feedback level for repeats.

Headrush can also simulate a 4-head analog tape echo machine and it is possible to set the spacing between the virtual heads to create complex multiple delays and repeats. The outputs of each of the virtual heads appear on individual outputs for ultimate flexibility when used with an external mixing console.

The looping mode allows you to record and overdub layer after layer of sound in real time making Headrush an unbelievable live performance tool.

Depending upon which mode is selected, the left switch controls the on/off and play/stop functions while the right switch sets the tap delay time or recording and overdub options. The LED display indicates which effect is in use and blinks in time showing the delay time selected.

Akai E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal Features:

• 16-bit digital delay
• 0.5ms to 35 seconds delay times
• 4-head tape echo simulation
• Looping recorder: up to 35 seconds
• Simulated analog delay sound
• Adjustable repeat times
• Mix wet and dry signals to output
• Realtime delay control

The Headrush is a beast of a delay pedal . . . pedal . . . pedal . . . pedal. You'll love it; so don't delay-order now . . . now . . . now . . . now . . . now.

Akai E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal Specifications:

• Dimensions: 5-1/2"W x 2-1/2"H x 6-3/4"D

Akai E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal

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My Akai Headrush and me.

Posted by hammyWhammy on Aug 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician, PedalFreak

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Progressive Rock, Blues, Alternative, Metal

This pedal totally exceeded my expectations. After reading various reviews of this pedal saying it is too noisy or not enough loop time, this pedal really exceeded all those comments. Yes the pedal has a bit of hiss but nothing too bad. And the loop function is great, i can make loops so easy, and quick, it would seem like i have another guitarist with me. This pedal is definelty great, especialy the two delay modes which can either simulate tape echo, or analog delay. This is also a must have for any radiohead fans because both guitarists use tis pedal. The only thing l dont like is that theres no reverse delay. But other than that. this thing is a find.

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not for everyone

Posted by thegwva from Santa Rosa, CA on Aug 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: touring signed musician

Reviewer's Play Style: indie/experimental

I've had this pedal for about 2-3 years now and havent had any real problems with it. I will say if youre looking to store loops get a different loopstation. I see alot of others say that theyve experience a fair amount of hiss from it, which I myself have not experienced. But then again, i run my bass and keyboard through alot of effects already so im probably not noticing it and not really concerned with it. Very good pedal for looping with simple easy features to do so.

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Too hissy

Posted by Rob from UT on Dec 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: blues, rock

Way too noisy to use in any capacity. Seriously, it is not useable in any way. Not a subtle background hiss, a huge in your face white noise.

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Adds Hiss

Posted by RonB from Fort Collins, CO on Nov 4, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Years and Years Playing Live

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Contemporary

I run a low=level signal into my amps and the Headrush E2 (I've tried 3) adds an unacceptable amount of hiss. Try running a hissy signal into further signal processing and yuck; trash. Especially if you are going for a pristine, clean sound you will likely notice the hiss, this unit does not have true bypass and the specs do not include a noise spec. A higher-gain signal into the Headrush with the amp volume lower should yield better results. I can't use it though, as much as I like it in every other way.

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Weird play button

Posted by Easy from alabama on Apr 2, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active recording musician

Reviewer's Play Style: experimental/dance

This pedal worked out very well for me, you can hit record (after the initial loop) and just leave it recording adding a new layer every measure and it's sweet in that regard but the play button is weird. Sometimes if you just barley touch it, it will engage but somtimes not. Somtimes you have to stomp it but then the next time it doesnt work with a stomp so it's really iffy and it sucks trying to sync multiple layers when the play button is poopy. I sent it back and and I'm ordering the boss station (20xl)

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Akai E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal

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