I am a delay whore, if I buy the Deja Vu will it be capable of handling all my delay needs? I really like a little digital delay with my high gain tones but really prefer analog style for leads and cleans.....I'm either buying a Deja Vu or getting a digital unit and a golden cello....what do you guys think.....any advice would be appreciated.....
Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
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the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
It all depends on how picky you are about your analog delay tones.
The Deja Vu is not an analog delay at all, all the delay is done in the digital world but for more of an analog sound you can send the delay through a BBD to sort of shape the tone but it is still a digital delay.
If you want a dark, murky, faux analog sound and a digital sound and tap tempo go for it.
It all depends on how picky you are about your analog delay tones.
The Deja Vu is not an analog delay at all, all the delay is done in the digital world but for more of an analog sound you can send the delay through a BBD to sort of shape the tone but it is still a digital delay.
If you want a dark, murky, faux analog sound and a digital sound and tap tempo go for it.
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
I'd look at the Memory Lane Jr. Best delay analog emulated delay I've owned/heard/tried/seen/smelled.
I'd look at the Memory Lane Jr. Best delay analog emulated delay I've owned/heard/tried/seen/smelled.
briggleman
New member
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
The Deja Vu is one of the most underrated delays out there. I will not try to start the analog or digital argument on this one, ..... my opinion of this delay is that ...Yes, it uses digital to duplicate and time the delay, that duplicated note is passed through a BBD chip and then sent out as the output. You can bypass this by going counter clockwise to all digital, blend it, or all the way clockwise to have all of the signal (digitally repeated, very well I might add) passing through the BBD chip. You can adjust the amount of modulation and this pedal gives you more flexibility than most. Whats even better is it lets you blend this signal be it the digital side or the analog side. So not only do you get to mix the digital and analog but also the amount of the delay tone you hear. True bypass or trails, tap tempo..... Short of the Timeline by Strymon, I think this would be all you need. Oh, plus the fact you have a insert loop on this pedal..... imagine sending out your delay signal into a pog or reverb or chorus effect and then blending it in.... This was a pedal way ahead of its time.... very few appreciated it.
The Deja Vu is one of the most underrated delays out there. I will not try to start the analog or digital argument on this one, ..... my opinion of this delay is that ...Yes, it uses digital to duplicate and time the delay, that duplicated note is passed through a BBD chip and then sent out as the output. You can bypass this by going counter clockwise to all digital, blend it, or all the way clockwise to have all of the signal (digitally repeated, very well I might add) passing through the BBD chip. You can adjust the amount of modulation and this pedal gives you more flexibility than most. Whats even better is it lets you blend this signal be it the digital side or the analog side. So not only do you get to mix the digital and analog but also the amount of the delay tone you hear. True bypass or trails, tap tempo..... Short of the Timeline by Strymon, I think this would be all you need. Oh, plus the fact you have a insert loop on this pedal..... imagine sending out your delay signal into a pog or reverb or chorus effect and then blending it in.... This was a pedal way ahead of its time.... very few appreciated it.
Rodney Gene
O.G.
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
^^ This. ^^ If you want flexibility from a delay the SD DVD is a great choice.
All of the modulation is analog FWIW. Also it is just one pass of the A/D/A. Very clean. Since delays are generally the last effect in a chain it is unnoticeable from your dry signal. I have a Wampler Faux Analog Delay and a vintage BOSS DM-3 purely analog delay. They both sound great. The BOSS creates a special something uncreated by any other pedal I have played, but its digital counter-part is just superb as well.
Much Respect! Enjoy the hunt!
^^ This. ^^ If you want flexibility from a delay the SD DVD is a great choice.
All of the modulation is analog FWIW. Also it is just one pass of the A/D/A. Very clean. Since delays are generally the last effect in a chain it is unnoticeable from your dry signal. I have a Wampler Faux Analog Delay and a vintage BOSS DM-3 purely analog delay. They both sound great. The BOSS creates a special something uncreated by any other pedal I have played, but its digital counter-part is just superb as well.
Much Respect! Enjoy the hunt!
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
The loop is the coolest feature IMHO...makes me wish my Deja Vu hadn't gotten nicked...
The loop is the coolest feature IMHO...makes me wish my Deja Vu hadn't gotten nicked...
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
ive got a deja. Its good sounding and easy to use - epecially good cos of teh ratio and tap functions to dial in the right sound/tempo fast. The analog sound is nice and even its not as nice and squishy as a real analog like the carbon copy it makes up for that in the fact that the unmixed sound is clear as a bell, and onstage noone will know the difference - not even the cork sniffers (not that anyone cares really). The multiple outs are useful, and the choice of true bypass or buffered is cool too. Good pedal that will do the job for any hard working musician.
ive got a deja. Its good sounding and easy to use - epecially good cos of teh ratio and tap functions to dial in the right sound/tempo fast. The analog sound is nice and even its not as nice and squishy as a real analog like the carbon copy it makes up for that in the fact that the unmixed sound is clear as a bell, and onstage noone will know the difference - not even the cork sniffers (not that anyone cares really). The multiple outs are useful, and the choice of true bypass or buffered is cool too. Good pedal that will do the job for any hard working musician.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
while we are all still paying attention....can we all try to make sure and stop this thread from degenerating into the whole "real analog vs tape vs digital" thing again and what is "real" or not? Lets try to answer the OP's original question for once.:friday:
while we are all still paying attention....can we all try to make sure and stop this thread from degenerating into the whole "real analog vs tape vs digital" thing again and what is "real" or not? Lets try to answer the OP's original question for once.:friday:
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
As a big fan of cool pedals, I'd say that my two favorite Duncans are the Deja Vu Delay and Shape Shifter Tremolo. The Deja Vu is one of the best delay pedals out there because of it's perfect set of features. You can mix the digital/analog level, as well as adding good sounding modulation, with tap tempo. You can even use it for modulation only by turning down the delay feedback.
The Shape Shifter is my favorite tremolo pedal period, just because it sounds like a Fender tremolo that you can control fully. I even have a blackface Pro Reverb with beautiful tremolo, and I love the Shape Shifter because it's like that plus more.
I can nitpick things about other Duncan pedals, even the good ones, but those two are perfect designs IMO.
Don't forget that some Duncans just went on sale at Guitar Center. The Shape Shifter at $70 is a no brainer. Run there now and buy one. I haven't seen the delay on sale yet, but keep your eyes open because it may pop up for $100 or something.
If GC puts the Deja Vu on sale, don't hesitate. You'll only have one chance on that.
As a big fan of cool pedals, I'd say that my two favorite Duncans are the Deja Vu Delay and Shape Shifter Tremolo. The Deja Vu is one of the best delay pedals out there because of it's perfect set of features. You can mix the digital/analog level, as well as adding good sounding modulation, with tap tempo. You can even use it for modulation only by turning down the delay feedback.
The Shape Shifter is my favorite tremolo pedal period, just because it sounds like a Fender tremolo that you can control fully. I even have a blackface Pro Reverb with beautiful tremolo, and I love the Shape Shifter because it's like that plus more.
I can nitpick things about other Duncan pedals, even the good ones, but those two are perfect designs IMO.
Don't forget that some Duncans just went on sale at Guitar Center. The Shape Shifter at $70 is a no brainer. Run there now and buy one. I haven't seen the delay on sale yet, but keep your eyes open because it may pop up for $100 or something.
If GC puts the Deja Vu on sale, don't hesitate. You'll only have one chance on that.
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Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
I haven't played the Shape Shifter, but I can't imagine that it's any better than my Diamond Tremolo sound-wise. When you compare the feature set, the Diamond wins hands down, but I can't say that I know how it sounds in person, so...
My biggest peeve with duncan pedals is how much room they take up though. Seriously, they're huge! Plus, these days, I far prefer clickless tap on pedals that have tap tempo. It makes it much easier to sync to the beat.
I haven't played the Shape Shifter, but I can't imagine that it's any better than my Diamond Tremolo sound-wise. When you compare the feature set, the Diamond wins hands down, but I can't say that I know how it sounds in person, so...
My biggest peeve with duncan pedals is how much room they take up though. Seriously, they're huge! Plus, these days, I far prefer clickless tap on pedals that have tap tempo. It makes it much easier to sync to the beat.
ItsaBass
New member
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
a big +1. the shape shifter is my favorite pedal i've used, period, and the deja vu is my favorite digital delay [short of loopers, in which case i like the ehx 16-second delay]. i got the shape shifter used for 100 bucks, so hearing that they are 70 new hurts a little. i hope to get a deja vu for about 100 some day. i like the sounds from these pedals very much, but duncan pedals in general have the major problems of being both highly overpriced and poorly made. i've had to replace every switch on every duncan pedal i've had, and a few pots. they use pure junk for components, yet charge boutique prices. probably why duncan pedals have never become popular, despite their good sounds.
a big +1. the shape shifter is my favorite pedal i've used, period, and the deja vu is my favorite digital delay [short of loopers, in which case i like the ehx 16-second delay]. i got the shape shifter used for 100 bucks, so hearing that they are 70 new hurts a little. i hope to get a deja vu for about 100 some day. i like the sounds from these pedals very much, but duncan pedals in general have the major problems of being both highly overpriced and poorly made. i've had to replace every switch on every duncan pedal i've had, and a few pots. they use pure junk for components, yet charge boutique prices. probably why duncan pedals have never become popular, despite their good sounds.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
The two delays I own are the Deja Vu and Boss DD-7. I'm happy with both of them. The Deja Vu is better for organic modulated vintage sounds, while the DD-7 is better for cleaner digital sounds, although it's modulation and analog features aren't bad at all.
I always debate jumping up to a Strymon Timeline or TC Flashback X4, and if I did, the Boss would go on the chopping block before the Duncan.
For those of you who have changed switches on Duncans, was it easy to install better ones, or are they board mounted ones with a certain pin configuration? I haven't opened any of them up yet.
The two delays I own are the Deja Vu and Boss DD-7. I'm happy with both of them. The Deja Vu is better for organic modulated vintage sounds, while the DD-7 is better for cleaner digital sounds, although it's modulation and analog features aren't bad at all.
I always debate jumping up to a Strymon Timeline or TC Flashback X4, and if I did, the Boss would go on the chopping block before the Duncan.
For those of you who have changed switches on Duncans, was it easy to install better ones, or are they board mounted ones with a certain pin configuration? I haven't opened any of them up yet.
stevie_bees
Cat In The Hatministrator
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
I've had one on my board for quite some time now, and it more than covers my delay needs.
I've had one on my board for quite some time now, and it more than covers my delay needs.
thespricket
New member
Re: Seymour Duncan deja vu delay question for any owners out there???
I really like it. I'm not a huge crazy delay user but I do love having the option of very different sounding delays. Warm or Bright, or Short and Long. I basically just keep it in loop mode at all times and tap tempo all of my times. The loop is nice to have, but it is a little hard to use. I'd say it's about as limited as a looper can get.
And the GC thing is legit. All of their SD pedals are going for next to nothing. I work at one and we don't sell them anymore but we were blowing them out a year ago and selling them for $80. With my employee discount I got it for about $50, which is basically the only I bought it. I'm totally glad I did, and honestly I'm glad to see others speaking well of it. Many people I've told about it at work seem to either not know it or turn their nose up to it because we were selling them so cheap, which was really weird and I was very surprised to see them going for so cheap.
I also got a Tweak Fuzz for 30 bucks. Not nearly as cool as the DJV.
I really like it. I'm not a huge crazy delay user but I do love having the option of very different sounding delays. Warm or Bright, or Short and Long. I basically just keep it in loop mode at all times and tap tempo all of my times. The loop is nice to have, but it is a little hard to use. I'd say it's about as limited as a looper can get.
And the GC thing is legit. All of their SD pedals are going for next to nothing. I work at one and we don't sell them anymore but we were blowing them out a year ago and selling them for $80. With my employee discount I got it for about $50, which is basically the only I bought it. I'm totally glad I did, and honestly I'm glad to see others speaking well of it. Many people I've told about it at work seem to either not know it or turn their nose up to it because we were selling them so cheap, which was really weird and I was very surprised to see them going for so cheap.
I also got a Tweak Fuzz for 30 bucks. Not nearly as cool as the DJV.
