Since there was no dedicated topic yet, i was wondering what kind of delay pedal people here can recommend ?
I don't wanna go all the way spending mad cash, but i'd like an analog pedal/box with possible self oscillation capabilities.
Any ideas ?
This one is inexpensive, and sounds great. Real analogue so the delay time is not very long, but self-oscillates and works well in feedback loops too...
http://www.amazon.com/Mooer-analog-delay-micro-pedal/dp/B008TNAGSG
Quote from: cosmonaut on January 16, 2016, 06:31:30 PM
This one is inexpensive, and sounds great. Real analogue so the delay time is not very long, but self-oscillates and works well in feedback loops too...
http://www.amazon.com/Mooer-analog-delay-micro-pedal/dp/B008TNAGSG
I got this one too and it works great!!
as well as the MOOER Skyverb for a reverb effect
two or more reel to reel tape recorders
Ibanez Echo Shifter is what I would suggest based on those requirements.
Also, based on my observations it appears that it is impossible to play a noise/pe show in Finland and not have the Boss DD-7 in your setup.
Quote from: Atrophist on January 21, 2016, 11:41:16 PMAlso, based on my observations it appears that it is impossible to play a noise/pe show in Finland and not have the Boss DD-7 in your setup.
Boss DD-7 is great, I would never have a board without one. I must prefer a digital delay to analog. I also use a flashback x4, which rules!
The Malekko 616 is a great analog delay pedal. I just sold mine since I never used it - DD-7 gets all the love, but it's cool and really capable of self oscillation....
Quote from: Atrophist on January 21, 2016, 11:41:16 PM
Ibanez Echo Shifter is what I would suggest based on those requirements.
Yes, this was on top of my shortlist. However a friend of mine just bought one and it was faulty right out of the box..
So i wasn't sure.
In the meantime i got myself a second hand Pigtronix Echolution Phi pedal for a really good price. It's analog/digital hybrid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xB3I9eCYDY
it's on the way now, can't wait!
I just got myself a PT-80 in kit because DIY or die. It should be a fun experience.
I know this may look measly from a gear fanatic's point of view, but the "Digidelay" by Digitech is really good value for money. Many different kinds of Delay that range from subtle to so extreme that you can use them for recording own pattern-type sounds (especially when mixing it with a good Flanger, for example the Boss BF-3). Also has a loop function!
Quote from: urall on January 24, 2016, 10:46:13 AM
Quote from: Atrophist on January 21, 2016, 11:41:16 PM
Ibanez Echo Shifter is what I would suggest based on those requirements.
Yes, this was on top of my shortlist. However a friend of mine just bought one and it was faulty right out of the box..
So i wasn't sure.
Well that sucks. In my experience (which is is admittedly not terribly extensive) Ibanez usually has pretty good build quality. But I suppose no builder/maker can ever get it right 100% of the time. But even so, I presume your friend got a replacement one? Or did he prefer to ask for his money refunded?
My favorite is Line 6 Echo Park:
http://line6.com/tonecore/echoPark.html/
Stompbox itself is so solid and heavy, you can use it for self-defence. And I also like their idea, that you can change the modules without having to buy multiple stompboxes (unless you really have to use a lot of them at a same time). I remember it being the second pedal I ever bought, and I'm still using it.
Quote from: Atrophist on January 26, 2016, 11:31:09 PM
Quote from: urall on January 24, 2016, 10:46:13 AM
Quote from: Atrophist on January 21, 2016, 11:41:16 PM
Ibanez Echo Shifter is what I would suggest based on those requirements.
Yes, this was on top of my shortlist. However a friend of mine just bought one and it was faulty right out of the box..
So i wasn't sure.
Well that sucks. In my experience (which is is admittedly not terribly extensive) Ibanez usually has pretty good build quality. But I suppose no builder/maker can ever get it right 100% of the time. But even so, I presume your friend got a replacement one? Or did he prefer to ask for his money refunded?
He got a refund yeah.
Quote from: cosmonaut on January 16, 2016, 06:31:30 PM
This one is inexpensive, and sounds great. Real analogue so the delay time is not very long, but self-oscillates and works well in feedback loops too...
http://www.amazon.com/Mooer-analog-delay-micro-pedal/dp/B008TNAGSG
Actually think the Mooer pedals are generally worth it considering the low price and small size. Was pleasantly surprised.
I have the DD20 'Gigadelay'. It does a lot of neat things but I have some reservations. It never gets a very dense delay sound. It seems like they engineered it for very atmospheric, subtle delay. Nice on keyboards or acoustic guitar.
My other annoyance is that it has a tedious procedure to change the input/output level. You have to power it on holding down a button, and I always forget which one.
The DD6 I like a lot better, as well as some of the older models. They all seemed more able to get a total freakout sound.
Another unit which is not a pedal, but can be used like one is the Deltalab Effectron. Not the guitar center ripoff re-issue. But the original 80's version which is navy blue. I love the way this thing overdrives. The way the delay repeats degrade. It also has positive and negative feedback and pretty cool modulation controls.
I've had the EHX Memory Man with Hazaraï for a while now, incredible stuff. Probably not the best sounding delay (all digital), but one of the most versatile I found. You can easily find the specs, modes, controls online so I'm not gonna repeat that. But the thing at which this excels for me is auto-oscillation/feedback looping. With its two in/outs it doesn't need a mixer or anything, and each delay mode equals a different auto-oscillation mode ! Special mention to the auto-reverse mode, which sounds like abominations from hell or something.
One of my current favs is the old DOD FX96 Echo FX Analog Delay with the excellent MN3005 BBD chip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi0jcgZNXwc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi0jcgZNXwc)
I finally built my delay pedal (a PT 80) and I'm rather happy about it.
It worked quite well right from the beginning (although the instructions were incomplete...) The sound is really warm and nice and the knobs offer a wide range of possibilities soundwise. The thing I'm wondering about though, is that the repeat knob goes into crazy feedbacking and distortion once it's goes above 50%. It can be slightly annoying on guitar but I have to see whether it's annoying on my synth as well. At worst I'll change the potentiometer or some resistors in there...
Next step = Monotron-hacking and building a minisynth and other pedals.
Edit: I tried the pedal on my old analog monophonic synth during band practice and there's no way I'm modding it. It sounds wild and I can make sweet spacey sounds, robotic sounds, and ear-piercing shrieks with it. Awesome.
NUX Time Core is a really cheappp one with a couple of interesting features (reverse delay, stereo ping poing/modulated etc, trails or true bypass options, that thing i can't think of the name of where - when you change the speed - the warped pitch-shifted sound is incorporated into the next repeat, and a verrrry basic loop function which alas can't be combined with the delays.) Warning tho that in my experience (of 2 different units) it will crash and produce no sound if things are hot-plugged in sometimes. Just unplug and re-connect the DC power after setting up your pedal chain tho and all should be well.
Can anyone recommend a delay/loop pedal that has a trigger input? I've been using an old DigiTech pedal but was wondering if there's anything else out there.
Has anyone tried the MXR Carbon copy ?
It is pricey but seems to be a very good analog and dark decaying delay with auto oscillation capabilities . I'd love some insights on this one if some of you tried it.
Quote from: nowwon on January 31, 2018, 12:14:02 PM
Has anyone tried the MXR Carbon copy ?
It is pricey but seems to be a very good analog and dark decaying delay with auto oscillation capabilities . I'd love some insights on this one if some of you tried it.
It's a great pedal. You can get some hideous sounds out of it and with the regen cranked it can serve as a super rudimentary "drum machine".
Quote from: M770R on January 17, 2018, 11:41:42 PM
Now, 20 years later, I use the Keeley Electronics "CAVERNS" which is both a delay and reverb.
Very good quality, the sound is perfect and goes perfectly well with my drone stuff. I barely use anything else,
just an overdrive pedal and this one.
I keep seeing this for sale on reverb and it does rouse my interest. Nice to have a bunch of functions on one pedal as I am trying to keep a relatively small pedal board for possible live shows. I may invest if I manage to sell off some other stuff first.