Let's talk delays....

[wahwah]

Re: Let's talk delays....

That's the point. "Generally" the direction in delay pedals is digital designs cloning those of analogue/tape echo units.

Exactly right. I never thought I'd say it, but delay and echo is one area where the digital pedal technology has provided some stunning examples of excellent analog emulation. So much so that the old generalisations no longer apply.



Cheers............................... wahwah

[Aceman]

Re: Let's talk delays....

All depends on the sound you want. I like a crisp clean repeat, generally. Especially on faster leads and in busy music.

[dystrust]

Re: Let's talk delays....

I use analog to get that spacey Pink Floyd reverby sound happening--I haven't come across a digital delay that can deliver in that respect.

Digital delay comes out on top for dotted eighths and distinct repeats however...

My favorite delay is a first revision MIJ Boss DD-3 (same circuit as the DD-2). It's digital, but uses 12-bit converters that sound pretty lo-fi by today's standards. The result is a digital delay that sounds almost analog; not super dark like an MXR CC, but a brighter analog like a Boss DM-3. I run mine in front of my Marshall and it does the Pink Floyd reverb-y sound quite well. My favorite part is that they're still pretty affordable on the used market. I scored the one on my board for $65, now I just want another lol