We met up with Lars at T-Rex to get the rundown on the Binson Stereophonica, a stereo magnetic drum delay inspired by the Binson Echorec that Pink Floyd famously used on "Echoes" and Hank Marvin employed for his signature guitar tone. The unit features four playback heads, two switchable recording heads for short and long delays (up to 530ms), a Repeat/Swell switch for standard delays or reverb-like overlapping echoes, balanced I/O, dedicated instrument input, and full MIDI control.
Binson Stereophonica Stereo Drum Delay
Extending the mind-bending Floyd-ian textures of the Echorec to stereo proportions, the T-Rex Binson Stereophonica offers an ear-expanding reinvention of the magnetic drum delay machine famously employed by Pink Floyd on — you guessed it — “Echoes,” among other tracks in the band’s legendary repertoire. It also provided the secret sauce to Hank Marvin’s signature guitar tone. Even John Bonham used it to craft his cavernous, levee-breaking drum sound. The T-Rex Stereophonica delivers studio-quality vintage delays, up to 530 milliseconds. Housing four playback heads, this venerable disk delay also includes two switchable recording heads, comprising short and long delays. Moreover, the Repeat/Swell switch unlocks everything from standard delay sounds with feedback to a reverb-like cacophony of overlapping echoes. You also get per-channel Volume and Balance controls, studio-ready balanced I/O, a dedicated Instrument input, and MIDI I/O. Want to kick your tone into interstellar overdrive? The T-Rex Binson Stereophonica offers one of the most authentic ways to do it.
