Delays

[maverickf1jockey]

Can be a bit sluggish to react when speed knob is turned, giving detuned repeats (designed to replicate original)

That's not a con! That's the most fun thing in delay pedals!

It takes longer than any other delay pedal I have known (analogue or otherwise) as it is designed to replicate the change in speed of a proper motorized tape deck. My issue is that the smallest of changes can take 15+ seconds to balance out properly and if I want to change speed on the fly I have to use the tap, which does not allow for atmospheric delay sounds compared to using the knob to define the speed.

[CUBE]

eventide timefactor .. does everythng  a great delay should and has presets .. in vintage mode you can make it sound cr@ppy like a real old digital delay and tape mode is decent

[mikey5]

BOSS RE-20 (COSM - modelled Roland Space Echo)

Pros:
Portable and runs on a standard 9V supply
Hammerite finish is tough enough to last and looks attractive
Sound is comparable to original (though not identical)
Designated Tap Tempo footswitch
Oscillates and reacts like a real tape echo
Interfaces with an expression pedal
It has a smiley face which brightens up my mood


Hey about your roland can it do really short delays? I want to upgrade my delay and I was looking at the echobaby, and the giga delay stuff around 200usd. I figured hey if this can do it than maybe that is what I should get its the same price. On ebay anyway

[maverickf1jockey]

Are you after a slapback kind of sound?

In that case the pedal delivers on the shortest settings (and if you wish you could add some reverb to smooth out the sound) and with more repeats it has a dub vibe. You must be careful, though, not to incite it to self oscillate as this will happen with certain settings (much like the original unit).

Another thing I just remembered:

If you set the pedal in stereo with only the mono output connected you will only hear the sound of the reverb and delay, with the original signal silent. This is great for spacey sounds.

[mikey5]

So I can do everything with the Space Echo right.

[Dmoney]

i have a DD-3 and a malekko 300 bright.
malekko is kinda new, it sounds real nice.

[Ratrod]

I use the RE-20 for rockabilly slap back mostly. Think Brian Setzer.

Also great for 'Sleepwalk'. Nice arena echo in there too.

Also great for Brian May and Led Zeppeilin stuff. With an expression pedal you can do the 'Whole Lotta Love' spacey noises.

Not too well suited for U2 stuff 'cause it might go chorusy or start to oscillate and the rhythm of the echo isn't tight.

[sjwebb90]

I have to agree with a previous post the T Rex Replica is a fine sounding delay pedal. It runs on 12V so has the better room.

I also have Boss DD-3A, it has the later digital chip, but  incorparates the NE570 pre emphasis/ De-emphsis chips as found in the MIJ versions. I have also installed a toggle switch and capacitor to remove some of the highs to make it more analogue as per Keeley/Analogman mods.
 

[mikey5]

All I want is something simple with just a short echo nothing fancy anyone have Ideas? Of course hopefully nothing that will feedback

[Dmoney]

the malekko 300 is what i got just for that.

although maybe wait and see when the tonerider analog delay is coming out, im gonna pick up one of their chorus'

[Denim n Leather]

I'm using an old Arion that I found at a yard sale for $5.00  :lol:
No, really it sounds very natural. My use of delay is very subtle anyway.

Hehe, Arion. Thanks for the high school flashback!

Another RE-20 user here. Combine it with an RT-20 for some REALLY spacey effects!

[Doadman]

I use the Hardwire Delay and it's fantastic. There are loads of different delay options available, it has a useful looper function and the build quality is incredible. I also own Digitech, MXR and Ibanez pedals and they don't come even remotely close to the build quality of a Hardwire pedal. What's even better is that the quality of the effect is also excellent. I have mine positioned in the effects loop and I was a little worried about that as I used to have a Small Clone that wouldn't work properly in the loop but this Hardwire is perfect. What don't I like about it? Nothing!!

[marantz1300]

I'm using an old Arion that I found at a yard sale for $5.00  :lol:
No, really it sounds very natural. My use of delay is very subtle anyway.

               I have a few delays,Ibanez ,Boss, Danelectro, Arion ,plus WEM Copy cat and Melos Tape echos. The Arion is a SAD1.Its a cheap,plastic annolouge delay. Its the one I use 99% of the time.Lush and warm sounding, it adds to your tone,not sucks the life out of it. Ilove it.You can pick them up for peanuts too. Its the orange and black pedal on the floor.                                                               

[maverickf1jockey]

Another RE-20 user here. Combine it with an RT-20 for some REALLY spacey effects!

Is that the rotary speaker sim?

If so I was tempted by one of those for when I have the money (though I have issues finding employment and I have a restoration on a Columbus Series 2 Telecaster copy to finish.).

[Denim n Leather]

Another RE-20 user here. Combine it with an RT-20 for some REALLY spacey effects!

Is that the rotary speaker sim?

Yes!

I can't stand chorus effects -- love phase shifting, though. This effect is kind of like a cross between the two.