Option 1: Complete unit in the wooden box

Temporarily out of stock.

Complete unit: €239 (€289 with EU VAT)

You will be able to select colour of the silicone buttons and front panel when placing your order. There are six choices: translucent, sunflower yellow, bordeaux violet, lime green, sky blue and telemagenta (and here is how they look in black and blue panel).

Accessories include USB & MIDI cable, manual and stickers. No batteries are included.

The box is hand-made from solid wood, Ash. Unlike the boxes for "classic" Gecho v1, which were made from Alder wood, Ash is a bit harder and has more contrasting grain. The unit is detachable from the box; it's held by 4 magnets. There are slots for all connectors so you do not need to remove the insides out while playing. In the gallery at the end of this page you can find photos taken from various angles. This wooden box does not come in different finishes like the v1 model (it mostly ressembles the Antique Oak but the wood grain is more apparent).

Gecho is powered by three AA batteries. You can use any disposable or rechargeable type (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH or Ni-Zn; these need to be charged externally with a dedicated charger). To extend battery life, or as an alternative, you can power Gecho via the USB port. Plug or unplug it at any time as required, without affecting normal operation. Alternatively, it is possible to modify each unit to be powered from a Li-Po cell. You will need to take the inner enclosure apart, desolder and remove the AA battery holder and solder two wires and two jumpers.

Option 2: Acrylic sandwich

All gone! Please wait for the "Plastic shell" version that is coming soon (see below).

Acrylic sandwich: €123 (€149 with EU VAT)

This is a minimalistic option that offers more "classic" look and allows you to get your Gecho in the most compact format possible. Protected by two acrylic panels, powered via USB (e.g. from laptops, adapters, power banks).

It has exactly the same functionality, input and outputs like all other variants - the only difference is that there are no batteries. You can keep it in "Altoids" style tin can that it will arrive in, or install in another enclosure of your choice.

If you are interested in adding a Li-Po cell, you can leave a note in checkout, we will add 2 pairs of brass spacers that allow mounting of 5-7mm thick Li-Po. You will need to solder two wires and two jumpers. However this is only useful for portability, and possibly to make it easier to avoid ground loops. As opposed to old Gecho (version 1, 2016 model), here the user content and settings are stored persistently in Flash and do not require a back-up battery.

Scroll down to the end of this page for better pictures of how it looks with various coloured buttons.

Accessories include USB & MIDI cable, manual and stickers.

You will be able to select colour of the silicone buttons when placing your order. There are six choices: translucent, sunflower yellow, bordeaux violet, lime green, sky blue and telemagenta (and here is how they look).

Option 3: Plastic shell

Coming in October

Plastic shell: €139 (€169 with EU VAT)

This option offers new look with metal plated front panel, but in a sleek and compact form factor. Inputs, outputs and the functionality is exactly the same as in all other variants.

It is embedded in a plastic shell and by default powered via USB (e.g. from laptops, adapters, power banks). You may want to add a Li-Po cell, it requires soldering two wires and two jumpers. However this is only useful for portability, and possibly to make it easier to avoid ground loops. As opposed to old Gecho (version 1, 2016 model), here the user content and settings are stored persistently in Flash and do not require a back-up battery.

Accessories include USB & MIDI cable, carrying pouch, manual and stickers.

You will be able to select colour of the silicone buttons when placing your order. There are six choices: translucent, sunflower yellow, bordeaux violet, lime green, sky blue and telemagenta. Also there will be three or four front panel colours to choose from (you can see some previews on Instagram, more photos soon).

Option 4: Classic v1 model (2016)

A few units will be available again in October

Classic v1 Gecho in the wooden box: €149 (€179 with EU VAT)

This is the 2016 Kickstarter version installed in a wooden box (as opposed to the v2 model, it is not removable from the box). There are two headphone / line outputs, one line input (that can directly support piezo pickups) and no MIDI interface.

The firmware has been recently updated (more info here).

Functionality wise, the patches available in either model do overlap to about 80% (although some may sound or behave slightly different). Those that depend on a specific hardware only exist where it is possible. Some 3rd party sound engines (MI Clouds, Dekrispator) are not available in the v1 model as they require more memory and/or CPU power. All available channels are listed in the manual.

The v1 Gecho looks similar to v2 in "acrylic sandwich" version, but under the hood they are completely different circuits - not necessarily meaning that the new one is better, it all depends on what you are looking for. For example, this v1 model works at a lower sampling rate and uses different sound chip, giving it a softer, more "analog(ish)" sound. It actually has analog op-amp at input (for both microphones and line-in), followed by 12-bit ADC, and is easier to set up to work with various external gear, such as electric guitar with magnetic pickups, or devices with piezo-ceramic pickups.

But again, there is no MIDI & sync. In the v2 model you can get higher samplig rates but if the connected sound source does not transmit at line level or at least headphone level voltages, you'd need to use an external pre-amp.

It is powered by 3xAA batteries or via USB (e.g. from laptops, adapters, power banks). It is possible to change the powering scheme to a Li-Po cell, but it requires soldering.

Accessories include USB cable, carrying pouch, protective acrylic front plate, manual and stickers.

You will be able to select wooden box finish when placing your order. There are three choices: Light Oak, Antique Oak and Ebony. Please check the old shop or Tindie page for more photos and information.

The PCB colour can only be blue. Buttons are mechanical, clicky, and cream white. They cannot be changed to other colour (that's only possible in v2).