The Pigtronix Echolution 2 is a Pigtronix delay pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the NuX Duotime and the Ibanez Layer Delayer. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
Pigtronix Echolution 2
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Echolution 2 is an enhanced complex delay system from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, expanding the original Echolution with improved delay algorithms, expanded modulation, and additional tap and division options. The Echolution 2 extends the delay programming depth of the original for even more complex ambient and progressive delay textures at Pigtronix boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Pigtronix Echolution 2 delivers enhanced complex delay at Pigtronix US boutique quality for ambient and progressive players who want expanded delay programming beyond the original Echolution”
— from the community notes
“the echolution 2 extends the delay programming depth of the original for even more complex ambient and progressive delay textures at pigtronix boutique quality”
— from the listing
“The Pigtronix Echolution 2 is an enhanced complex delay system from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, expanding the original Echolution wi…”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the expanded multi-tap delay with enhanced modulation at Pigtronix US boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Landmark ambient delay design”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- delay
- complex
- ambient
- multi tap
- modulation
- original echolution
- pigtronix echolution 2
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Echolution 2 is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Echolution 2
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Echolution 2
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
7% matchFulltone OCD leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2's spring voice goes after Pigtronix Echolution 2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Pigtronix Echolution 2's own ambient character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Small Clone
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Small Clone after Pigtronix Echolution 2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Echolution 2
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Canyon Echo Multi-Function Digital Delay
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JHS 3 Series Delay
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Boutique & premium upgrades
Meris LVX
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NuX Duotime
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Ibanez Layer Delayer
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Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
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Red Witch Titan
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Echolution 2?+
The closest matches in character are the NuX Duotime, the Ibanez Layer Delayer, the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Canyon Echo Multi-Function Digital Delay, EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral, JHS 3 Series Delay. Boutique upgrades: Meris LVX, Boss SDE-3000D, Hungry Robot The Aether Modulating Delay.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Echolution 2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Fulltone OCD — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Pigtronix Echolution 2 cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).