jimijames
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So I've put up a few thread asking about delays, and I decided on the Malekko ekko 616 after debating between it and the EH Memory Boy for quite some time. The Malekko is a little more expensive ($150 to the memory boy's $98 sticker price) and doesn't have the expression pedal input to control the delay time/modulation speed. I went for the malekko because I liked the sound in the clips a little bit more and the fact that you could switch between a buffered output and a true bypass. I also liked how there was more control over the modulation without having to open up the pedal, and that you got a cool LED blinking in time with the speed of the modulation.
Anywho, I've had it for a few days now, so I guess the typical honeymoon review is about due.
I love the modulation on this pedal, and the fact that you can get it to do everything from a subtle tape warble to leslie sounds to crazy spaceship pitch warble makes it even better. I find myself putting it on most of the time to a subtle warble because that seems to 'breate' better to my ears.
The actual sound of the delay depends on whether or not you have the buffer switch engaged - with the pedal in true bypass the delayed sound is very warm and rich, very nice to listen to when it's set to a short slapback but at the expense of definition on the longer settings. It's actually very good for making a 'sound cocoon' with medium-delay settings.
The buffered sound is almost digital - it's a good deal brighter and like they say in the review video there's no clock noise that I could discern, but then again I don't play at the kind of volume levels you would have to in order to hear it.
I still don't quite know how to use delay effectively, but as I start to figure out how to alter my playing to get the best out of it, I can see new textures and environments opening up. No wonder these are so great for rhythm work, they make it sound like you're playing 10 guitars - there's a lot of breadth to the sound.
Yes I know it's a long review, but so far I'm really liking the malekko - particularly how good it can sound while doing standard, run-of-the mill delay stuff while still being able to get crazy if you need it. It's both very versatile and very good sounding on each setting, which is something that's hard to find in my experience.
Anywho, I've had it for a few days now, so I guess the typical honeymoon review is about due.
I love the modulation on this pedal, and the fact that you can get it to do everything from a subtle tape warble to leslie sounds to crazy spaceship pitch warble makes it even better. I find myself putting it on most of the time to a subtle warble because that seems to 'breate' better to my ears.
The actual sound of the delay depends on whether or not you have the buffer switch engaged - with the pedal in true bypass the delayed sound is very warm and rich, very nice to listen to when it's set to a short slapback but at the expense of definition on the longer settings. It's actually very good for making a 'sound cocoon' with medium-delay settings.
The buffered sound is almost digital - it's a good deal brighter and like they say in the review video there's no clock noise that I could discern, but then again I don't play at the kind of volume levels you would have to in order to hear it.
I still don't quite know how to use delay effectively, but as I start to figure out how to alter my playing to get the best out of it, I can see new textures and environments opening up. No wonder these are so great for rhythm work, they make it sound like you're playing 10 guitars - there's a lot of breadth to the sound.
Yes I know it's a long review, but so far I'm really liking the malekko - particularly how good it can sound while doing standard, run-of-the mill delay stuff while still being able to get crazy if you need it. It's both very versatile and very good sounding on each setting, which is something that's hard to find in my experience.
