Watkins Copicat

The Copicat: The World's First Echo Unit

Inventor

In 1958, Charlie Watkins invented the Copicat, the world's first echo unit. The Copicat quickly became a popular tool for musicians, and it has been used on countless recordings over the years.

Sound and Effect

The Copicat's unique sound is characterized by its warm, natural decay. This sound is due to the Copicat's use of a tape loop to create the delay effect. The tape loop is stretched around a rotating drum, and the playback head is positioned to create the desired delay time.

The Copicat Gold

The Copicat Gold is a programmable echo unit with 10 classic echo machines and other effects. It is made in London by Watkins Electric Music.