MXR M309 Joshua Ambient Echo vs Pigtronix Echolution 3
The MXR M309 Joshua Ambient Echo and the Pigtronix Echolution 3 are both pedals sharing modulated, octave. The Pigtronix Echolution 3 leans ambient. Current prices: $150.68 vs $199.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.55% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Ambient
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- octave
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$150.68via Reverb
$199via Reverb
The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo, model M309, is a compact stereo delay tuned by Jeorge Tripps to recreate the iconic 1980s rackmount soundscapes associated with U2's The Edge. It pairs rhythmic delays with an optional second echo, and setting the two delays to separate ratios is the key to the bouncing, stereo-spread dotted-rhythm sounds that define The Edge's tone. A modulation control adds chorus-like movement to repeats, reaching rotary-speaker swirl at higher settings, while a voice control layers pitch-shifted octaves above and below the repeats for epic pad-like textures. With tap tempo and stereo operation, it works both as a traditional delay and as a deep soundscape generator, suiting ambient, post-rock, and atmospheric players willing to explore its capabilities.
The Pigtronix Echolution 3 is a multi-tap stereo modulation delay that distills the brand's deep delay platform into a streamlined four-knob enclosure. The Time control spans 100 milliseconds to 5 seconds, also settable via the onboard tap tempo, and a Special FX tap switch unlocks Reverse, Jump (which pitches the delay line up an octave), and a push-and-hold Pong that sends echoes bouncing between left and right channels. It offers extensive sound design including multi-tap rhythms, modulation tempo sync, a variable low-pass filter, flexible signal routing, and comprehensive MIDI control, plus four onboard presets expandable with the Universal Remote footswitch. Despite this depth the layout stays clean. It suits ambient, experimental, and rhythmic players wanting everything from simple repeats to lush multi-tap stereo soundscapes.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Post-Rock
- Experimental
- ambient
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Studio
- Worship
- Live
- Studio
- Worship