MXR® Joshua® Ambient Echo M309 – Your Ticket to Iconic Sonic Sanctuaries
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is a one-stop-shop for iconic soundscapes, from tonal trips out of the ’60s and ’70s to the ethereal ambience of the ’80s. Once upon a time, you needed a whole rack processor to get these tones, but this pedal comes with everything you need to cop that distinct tonal palette in a modern and user-friendly format—and it’s already dialed in and ready to go.
Built on a foundation of meticulously tuned tones and textures, the Joshua Ambient Echo encapsulates the rich, atmospheric essence and grand sense of space that have been the hallmark of countless classic tracks. It all comes baked in—all you have to do is season to taste.
Delay Dynamics – The Core of Your Soundscape
The heart of the Joshua Ambient Echo is its highly customizable delay setup, offering control over tempo, number of echoes, and their rhythm.
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Delay & Regen Controls – Set the time and number of repeats.
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Division Control – Select from ¼ note, dotted ⅛ note, ⅛ note, ⅛ note triplet, double delay with an ⅛ note, and dotted ⅛ note subdivisions.
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Trails – Keep your echoes trailing off even after the pedal is disengaged.
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Echo 2 Switch – Adds a secondary set of echoes set to ¼ note tempo (adjustable via advanced settings).
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Tap Tempo – Onboard tap tempo via footswitch or off-board switching via the CTR jack.
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Freeze Function – An off-board switch freezes delay lines at max feedback so you can weave leads and solos over your tonal tapestry.
Sculpt Your ’Scape – Modulation & Voice
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Mod Control – Washes your delay signal with lush, chewy modulation.
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Voice Control – Conjures an angelic, organ-like aura through a custom mix of -1 sub octave, +1 octave up, and +2 octave up signals, amplifying the ethereal ambience for a truly otherworldly sonic experience.
Extended Exploration
The Joshua Ambient Echo comes carefully tuned to achieve atmospheric brilliance right out of the box, but if you feel the siren’s call for further sonic exploration, it has all the tools you need.
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Up to 12 Adjustable Parameters – From how the LEDs flash to the mix of the secondary echo signal.
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Stereo Capability – Wide, immersive soundscapes.
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Expression Pedal Capability – Real-time control over your parameters.
Echo Alchemy Awaits
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo isn’t just a delay—it’s a tonal recipe expertly concocted for those who seek atmospheric perfection. Whether you're an ambient rock enthusiast or a tonal architect, this pedal is your ticket to iconic sonic sanctuaries.
Key Features:
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Highly customizable delay with ¼, dotted ⅛, ⅛, ⅛ triplet, double delay, and dotted ⅛ subdivisions
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Echo 2 switch for secondary ¼ note echoes
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Tap tempo via footswitch or external CTR jack
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Freeze function for layering leads over your soundscape
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Mod control for lush modulation
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Voice control with -1 sub octave, +1, +2 octave up signals
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Trails mode for decaying echoes after disengagement
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Stereo and expression pedal capability
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Up to 12 adjustable parameters via advanced settings
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True Hardwire Bypass
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Standard MXR enclosure
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Powered by 9V DC
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Made in USA
Specifications:
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Model: M309 Joshua Ambient Echo
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Controls: Delay, Regen, Division, Mod, Voice, Echo 2, Trails, Tap Tempo
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Delay Subdivisions: ¼, dotted ⅛, ⅛, ⅛ triplet, double delay (⅛ + dotted ⅛)
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Tap Tempo: Onboard footswitch / External CTR jack
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Freeze: External switch
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Modulation: Mod control
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Voice: -1 sub octave, +1 octave up, +2 octave up
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Output: Mono / Stereo
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Expression: Yes
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Bypass: True Hardwire
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Power: 9V DC
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Housing: Standard MXR enclosure
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Country of Origin: USA
Ideal For:
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Ambient, post-rock, and shoegaze guitarists
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Players seeking classic ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s delay tones
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Sound designers and tonal architects
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Anyone who wants a versatile, inspiring delay pedal with deep customization
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo M309 – A tonal recipe for atmospheric perfection. Step into your sonic sanctuary.
