The SolidGoldFX EM-Iii is a Solidgoldfx delay pedal. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay and the Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Park P50 Classic.
SolidGoldFX EM-Iii
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The SolidGoldFX EM-III is an envelope-modulated echo pedal from SolidGoldFX (Canada), combining delay repeats with tremolo modulation that responds to pick attack for dynamic, rhythmic delay effects. The EM-III merges analog-voiced delay with touch-sensitive modulation for expressive, dynamic echo effects that respond musically to playing dynamics.
- delay
- modulation
- envelope
- dynamic
- echo
- touch
- expressive
- pick attack
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Genres the SolidGoldFX EM-Iii is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Experimental
- Lo Fi
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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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 SolidGoldFX EM-Iii
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
10% matchWhat Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier brings here leans toward saturated — that's worth building a pairing around
Park P50 Classic
Park
10% matchPark P50 Classic's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the SolidGoldFX EM-Iii
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
8% matchWhat Fulltone OCD brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
8% matchJ. Rockett Archer's own high headroom character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
7% matchWalrus Audio Julia's modulated voice goes after SolidGoldFX EM-Iii in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SolidGoldFX EM-Iii's own modulated character
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
7% matchRun Caroline Guitar Company Somersault after SolidGoldFX EM-Iii in the signal chain, clear of SolidGoldFX EM-Iii's own gain stage
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
72% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, analog
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, analog
JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3
Jam Pedals
69% similarityShared character: delay, touch, ambient
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
69% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, analog
J. Rockett Clockwork Echo
J Rockett
68% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, analog
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo
pedal
68% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, response
Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103
Dunlop
67% similarityShared character: delay, analog, modulation
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
67% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, modulation
Electronic Audio Experiments Sending V2
Electronic Audio Experiments
67% similarityShared character: pick_attack, tremolo, response
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Alexander Pedals Rewind Programmable Echo
Alexander Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Echo Master Mic Stand Clip v3
Death By Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the SolidGoldFX EM-Iii (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the SolidGoldFX EM-Iii?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay, the Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay, the JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3.
What pairs well with the SolidGoldFX EM-Iii?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Park P50 Classic, Fulltone OCD — What Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier brings here leans toward saturated — that's worth building a pairing around.
Compare
- vs Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
- vs Alexander Pedals Rewind Programmable Echo
- vs Death By Audio Echo Master Mic Stand Clip v3