What delay pedals are you guys using?

[Boogie Bill]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

All of a sudden, I seem to have collected a passel of delays. I have two DD-3s, a DD-20, a DanElectro FAB Echo, a Line 6 Echo Park, and a Rocktron Short Timer.

For a really cheesy and cheap pedal, the FAB Echo actually works pretty well for '50s style slapback echo.

I haven't used the DD3s that much, and haven't even plugged in the DD-20, though I have had it for three years. Compared to the Rocktron, the DD-3s seem a little sterile. The big advantage of the DD-20 is the ability to program 4 presets, and the ability to toggle between guitar or line input voltages.

The Echo Park has tremendous processing power, and it is a lot of bang for the buck. My biggest criticism: it is HEAVY. Feels like it weighs 40 lbs.! Also, when I use it through the efx loops of my Mesa amps, I can hear some clock noise. I bought it used, so perhaps mine is defective??? I like it for the longer delays, and the tap tempo.

For most of the stuff I do, the Rocktron Short Timer is all I need. I think it is very warm sounding, and it's perfect for the rockabilly things I do. Totally simple. Big knobs are adjustable on the fly. Biggest disadvantages are the lack of a tap tempo switch and the large size of the box.

The Short Timer can be found for a street price of around $60, and I think it is a terrific value for the money. Highly recommended!

Bill

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

I can't believe out of 3 pages I'm the only one using an Aqua Puss. I would have thought it would have been more popular.

The Aqua Puss is my favourite analog delay, bar none.

 

[d1dsj]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Thanks for the input fella's. After trying the C.C, Flashback, Memory boy and toy, AD9, Eventide and Strymon albeit briefly I pulled the trigger on a Strymon El Capistan. Way more than I wanted to pay, but it's way more pedal than what I had and it gave me an opportunity to off load some stuff I don't use or want. It's going to take a while for a simpleton like me to get my head around but it's going to be fun! I just have to get home and get it on my board. Thanks a bunch for the help and suggestions.

 

[St_Genesius]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Based on internet videos, and forum descriptions, I went to the store expecting to buy an Aqua Puss. I was surprised to find that I actually liked the sound of the Carbon Copy more.

I can't believe out of 3 pages I'm the only one using an Aqua Puss. I would have thought it would have been more popular.

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Boss DD-20 here, but I've always fancied giving the RE-20 a go.

 

[NT02]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

TC Flashback, EHX DMM with Tap Tempo, Rocktek Super Delay ADR-01 for beautiful analog degradation.

 

[Hoss]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Thanks for the input fella's. After trying the C.C, Flashback, Memory boy and toy, AD9, Eventide and Strymon albeit briefly I pulled the trigger on a Strymon El Capistan. Way more than I wanted to pay, but it's way more pedal than what I had and it gave me an opportunity to off load some stuff I don't use or want. It's going to take a while for a simpleton like me to get my head around but it's going to be fun! I just have to get home and get it on my board. Thanks a bunch for the help and suggestions.

good choice...i'd like to try one of those out myself one of these days!

 

[Hoss]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

I wish this delay was smaller...it's my favorite delay and one of my favorite pedals i ever owned really. Best modulated sounds ever! I know they have a "Jr" version, but it doesn't have modulation.

 

[Lazarus1140]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Hoss,

You are a PGS addict. It takes one to know one.

:beerchug:

 

[Hoss]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Hoss,

You are a PGS addict. It takes one to know one.

:beerchug:

i confess...

funny thing is...i haven't been on there much until the last couple of weeks because i didn't have any g.a.s....now it's starting to creep back in...weird how that happens?!?! hahaha!

 

[Hurricane]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

I have one , it's a real stellar performer . I even have used it on vocals it's so transparent and clean .

Since I got my Digitech GNX4 DAW

the Ibanez HD 1500 has taken a back seat , it's beat up looking and has it's share of duct tape holding it together , but as I mentioned , it is one old war horse of a unit , won't part with it for any reason except maybe my youth given back heh heh heh .

The Digitech GNX4 is now discontinued , it may be a good one to look for as a replacement if you get it cheap . Couple what it does as a delay with the other features it has to offer it would be a steal of a deal of power on stage .

Here's an example of one cheap on ebay no bids yet and 9 days left @ $35.00 , it will go for higher I bet .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DigiTech-GNX4-Guitar-Workstation-Multi-Effects-Guitar-Effect-Pedal-/190591184708?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c601eaf44

It's listed as in working condition . I might just snag this one myself !

Peace Blood Brothers & Sisters :

Hurricane Ramon

 

[d1dsj]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Quick update.
I'm really blown away and inspired by the sounds I can get out of the El Capistan pedal. It does some wonderful tale echo emulations that include adjustment for tape age/ wear and wow/ flutter. I'm still learning and haven't really scrathced the surface but I haven't been able to put my guitar down for long this evening and it's a great feeling to want to play again as things have become somewhat stale these days. I just have to tidy up the cables on my board and mount the power suplly underneath, then I'm happy..... for now.

 

[Kosh Naranek]

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I can't believe out of 3 pages I'm the only one using an Aqua Puss. I would have thought it would have been more popular.

I use one. I like it.
I also have a Digitech digital delay pedal, which is pretty versatile, and an old DOD digital delay pedal.
And I still use my Rocktron Replifex rack delay.

I think you need different ones for different things. To add a little ambience to solos, and make the notes hang in the air just a bit, I usually like the Nomad Factory ECHOES tape delay emulation plugin on recorded tracks.
For rhythmic delays and washes, the Replifex has the most versatile delays with a separate left and right delay, which can feed each other.
For clean parts, where I might want to print the delay as I record the track, the Aqua Puss sounds nice and smooth, and adds just a little ambience and "tail". It is great for rockabilly slap back too, but I just don't do much of that kind of style.

 

[JOEBACCA]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

Months ago I posted a thread looking for an Analog Delay. I narrowed it down to the

Carbon Copy or the Malekko Ekko 616. I ended up with the Malekko and I couldn't be

happier. The Malekko edged out the CC by a slight margin being that the Malekko has

the Mod adjustment on top of the pedal and has a button on the top right to switch

between True Bypass Mode (for darker repeats) and Buffered Mode (for brighter

repeats). For those who haven't heard it here's a PGS Demo:

 

[Boppy]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

This one (modded Dano Echo)...

Until I can fix this one...

 

[d1dsj]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

I use one. I like it.
I also have a Digitech digital delay pedal, which is pretty versatile, and an old DOD digital delay pedal.
And I still use my Rocktron Replifex rack delay.

I think you need different ones for different things. To add a little ambience to solos, and make the notes hang in the air just a bit, I usually like the Nomad Factory ECHOES tape delay emulation plugin on recorded tracks.
For rhythmic delays and washes, the Replifex has the most versatile delays with a separate left and right delay, which can feed each other.
For clean parts, where I might want to print the delay as I record the track, the Aqua Puss sounds nice and smooth, and adds just a little ambience and "tail". It is great for rockabilly slap back too, but I just don't do much of that kind of style.

Good point ref having more than one delay unless you've got a DL4/ Eventide or multi pedal. If I'm honest I was looking for something to compliment my rig until my CMATMADS Deeelay comes back and another basic standard delay pedal was my goal. I was intending to get the Carbon Copy but whilst it did have a warm sound I didn't like the lack of clarity? I did like the AquaPuss alot more than the C.C and had I not tried the El Cap it's the one that I'd have bought home. All this made me realise just how great the CMATMODS pedal is and is the reason it goes back on my board when it returns.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

I can't believe out of 3 pages I'm the only one using an Aqua Puss. I would have thought it would have been more popular.

And I and one other person are the only ones who have mentioned the Deluxe Memory Man. I thought it would be quite popular.

 

[stevie_bees]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

This one (modded Dano Echo)...

What is the mod to that Dano Echo???

I use a Deja Vu currently, and before that I used a DE-7 which I really liked too.

 

[Lazarus1140]

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And I and one other person are the only ones who have mentioned the Deluxe Memory Man. I thought it would be quite popular.

I love my Deluxe Memory Man but it produces too much AC and clock noise and it's only good for about 430ms. I keep intending to send it to Howard Davis for a tune-up but other things get in the way. Maybe I'll make that a Christmas present to me this year. I have tried many delays and currently own four. None compare to the sound of the DMM.

 

[Gypsyblue]

Re: What delay pedals are you guys using?

And I and one other person are the only ones who have mentioned the Deluxe Memory Man. I thought it would be quite popular.

Me too. It sounds like an old Echoplex but without the problems and constant maintenance. For me, it's the best. The Edge likes it too, BTW.