Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

[jcthejester13]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

Yep, along side a big box dmm. He's usually back and fourth between the carbon copy and a memory toy.

It's been so long since I've seen them. Mike is a genius.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

I dislike EHX pedals in general, and the delays are no exception. I can think of about a dozen delays I'd rather own than a DMM.

They are very distinctive though - I'll give them that.

 

[Kam]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

I dislike EHX pedals in general, and the delays are no exception. I can think of about a dozen delays I'd rather own than a DMM.

Go for it.

Let's say I'm looking for a fairly basic analogue delay, that can be dialled back to sit nicely behind my playing...bearing in mind that I already have two digital delays on my board and I'm looking for something a bit more ambient and washy. Self-oscillation is a big bonus. Cheaper the better.

 

[rumblebox]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

since i never use the vibrato/chorus, i'm thinking about selling my memory boy and buying a memory toy and a nano holy grail.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

Go for it.

Let's say I'm looking for a fairly basic analogue delay, that can be dialled back to sit nicely behind my playing...bearing in mind that I already have two digital delays on my board and I'm looking for something a bit more ambient and washy. Self-oscillation is a big bonus. Cheaper the better.

For what you want, it's a contest between the MXR Carbon Copy and the Way Huge Aqua Puss.

If you want soft, almost mushy, ambient delay, that's the Carbon Copy.

If you want a bit more definition and a bit more whacked-out modulation on the repeats, that's the Aqua Puss.

Any analog delay should self-oscillate. Both the above definitely do.

FWIW I have an Aqua Puss and I use it for exactly what you want. I have a Nova Repeater for the hyper-accurate digital thing as well.

 

[Kam]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

For what you want, it's a contest between the MXR Carbon Copy and the Way Huge Aqua Puss.

If you want soft, almost mushy, ambient delay, that's the Carbon Copy.

If you want a bit more definition and a bit more whacked-out modulation on the repeats, that's the Aqua Puss.

Any analog delay should self-oscillate. Both the above definitely do.

FWIW I have an Aqua Puss and I use it for exactly what you want. I have a Nova Repeater for the hyper-accurate digital thing as well.

They're both pedals that I've looked into, actually. The Carbon Copy seems cool but it's out of my price range at the minute. I'll look into it a bit more, though. I don't mind being patient if it's going to be exactly what I want.

I really wanted to like the Aqua Puss, but all the demos I've seen have left me a bit cold. It's a bit brighter and, as you say, more defined than I'm really looking for.

Thanks a lot for the suggestions, dude. :beerchug:

 

[Matt42]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

I think the CC is worth saving for. It's the best sounding pedal (let alone delay) I've ever used, plus it will do exactly what you are talking about.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

I inherited a Deluxe Memory Man when my dad died. It's a good pedal. Feels like a different deal than a "modern" digital delay pedal. I'd use a digital pedal for things liked precisely-timed looping or echo, but the Memory Man gives a great pulsing rhythm effect that I just love. It's very loose and organic sounding. I would like to sell the pedal, as I rarely use it, but it would be missed sometimes. I suggest going to a store and trying out several, or maybe trying that rent-a-pedal company.

 

[Inkstained]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

Go for it.

Let's say I'm looking for a fairly basic analogue delay, that can be dialled back to sit nicely behind my playing...bearing in mind that I already have two digital delays on my board and I'm looking for something a bit more ambient and washy. Self-oscillation is a big bonus. Cheaper the better.

If the carbon copy is out of your price range, nine out of 10 delay pedals are out of your price range.

The CC will be my next pedal purchase. I've been on an MXR kick of late. Classic 108 fuzz, Crybaby Classic, Custom Badass 78 Distortion, strings, picks, all since January ...

 

[teleblooz]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

I picked up a Memory Toy in trade a few weeks ago. I've been using a Rocktron Short Timer with good results, so I just listed it for sale. No bites, so I actually decided to plug it in and check it out.

Well.....I quickly deleted the for sale ad's. It's a great sounding delay for what it is. I love the way it fatens and warms up the guitar tone. Diego's right in that a quick tweak makes the modulation very nice. I use it very subtely and it adds a lovely richness to the proceedings. All in all, a very nice little pedal.

 

[Kam]

Re: Electro Harmonix Delay Pedals

If the carbon copy is out of your price range, nine out of 10 delay pedals are out of your price range.

Ha! Fair eough. The Carbon Copy is on the more expensive end of things and they never come up on the used market here, though. I am on a pretty strict budget. It's in the same price bracket as the Memory Boy, so it's a good suggestion. This isn't really a thread about finding me a delay pedal; I was just curious what people thought EHX since I don't see them mentioned around here very often.

I'll try not to think out loud when my thoughts are so all over the place next time.