Delay with best reverb tone . . .

#1 01-20-2009, 08:09 AM

I like to use delay but not for 'delay' most of the time; I mostly use it to add reverb-like warmth and spacial effect, with perhaps just a tad of repeat thrown in. I thought of getting a dedicated reverb pedal, but rather than add yet another pedal to my board, I'd like to know if anyone can recommend the best delay pedal for giving a nice, lush reverb tone/ spacial effect.

I'm not into fancy delays and a bunch of knobs and stuff. Something simple but rich and full sounding would be nice.

So far I've only tried the Bosss DD3 and DD6, Eventide Time Factor, Electroharmonix Memory Man, and MXR Carbon Copy. I liked the Carbon Copy best for what I need so far, but I'd appreciate other people's opinions.

Tks.

dannybuoy · #2 01-20-2009, 08:13 AM

Line6 Verbzilla is worth a look - mainly a reverb but can do delay repeats as well, and the Octo mode sounds amazing.

ehque · #3 01-20-2009, 08:17 AM

TC electronic Nova Delay.

The twin delay timing (8ths and triplets), along with a short delay time, ample modulation, and tape modelling, works for me.

bigchiefbc · #4 01-20-2009, 08:20 AM

The Boss RV-3 had some reverb and delay modes all in one pedal. Yeah, its a Boss and all, but you can probably get one for a decent price (50-75 dollars) and it will do both for you in one small box

excane · #5 01-20-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

The Boss RV-3 had some reverb and delay modes all in one pedal. Yeah, its a Boss and all, but you can probably get one for a decent price (50-75 dollars) and it will do both for you in one small box

+1

I had an rv-3 a number of years back and it was pretty cool in terms of features and value for a Boss pedal.

tomhanzo · #6 01-20-2009, 09:13 AM

I agree with OP. Carbon Copy is the best fit.

CliftonBonney · #7 01-20-2009, 09:29 AM

The Kilpatrick Audio Lush Puppy sounds like something you are looking for. I've never heard this pedal for bass, but am interested in it. I contacted the builder and he said it sounded great for bass.

www.kilpatrickaudio.com

warwick.hoy · #8 01-20-2009, 04:19 PM

Again Crammin the ToadWorks Redux down your throat.

This clip attempts to demonstrate the reverb capabilities of this delay.

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7258863

(sorry for the Cissy Strut; it was the best I could come up with on the fly)

#9 01-26-2009, 05:47 AM

Got the MXR Carbon Copy. Love it so far. A bit limited setting-wise, but GREAT tone. Nice and warm.

The guy in the store tried to steer me away from analog delays and toward digital, saying that the MXR would freak out if fed a bass signal.

Yeah, OK buddy . . .

tomhanzo · #10 01-26-2009, 09:35 AM

ahaahhahahah. Dude when i tried out a Carbon Copy at a shop, the guy said "Dont turn it up to loud. It may fry the pedal."

ahahhahahah how stupid can a shop owner be?

excane · #11 01-26-2009, 09:36 AM

^^ You'd be surpised......VERY.

Jared Lash · #12 01-26-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jhan

Got the MXR Carbon Copy. Love it so far. A bit limited setting-wise, but GREAT tone. Nice and warm.

The guy in the store tried to steer me away from analog delays and toward digital, saying that the MXR would freak out if fed a bass signal.

Yeah, OK buddy . . .

I don't know about freak out, but it will expose any noise issues.

I don't want to keep harping on this because most people don't seem to have this issue and are very happy with their Carbon Copy, but mine was (well IS, it's packaged up but not mailed back yet) very noisy. And while the noise was somewhat apparent when using a guitar, it was huge when using my active bass, especially on low notes.

That said, the character of the delay itself sounds really good. If you get one without any issues I think you'll be very happy when using it as a reverb. One thing to watch for was when I was setting it up as a reverb, I I had the delay time short and the regen up high. If you aren't careful a strong note will send it into self-oscillation when you don't want it to.

Personally, I'm waiting for the Malekko 616 delay.

tomhanzo · #13 01-26-2009, 09:41 AM

I have also had shop guys tell me i cant try a pedal with a tube in it (an EHX tube eq). They were afraid the tubes would explode. That is no lie. I told them if they blew up, i would replace any and all damaged goods. I got a rick 4001 and plugged it into a swr readhead... I was sweating a little

excane · #14 01-26-2009, 09:58 AM

No joke....years ago I walked into guitar center and asked to try a metal zone.

The guy was about to hook me up and then said "oh, you want to try it with a BASS?...I'll have to ask my manager because I think that might damage the pedal"

SnakeAnthony · #15 01-26-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

The Boss RV-3 had some reverb and delay modes all in one pedal. Yeah, its a Boss and all, but you can probably get one for a decent price (50-75 dollars) and it will do both for you in one small box

The best pedal Boss has ever produced, IMO. I'm thinking about picking up a second.

SnakeAnthony · #16 01-26-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CliftonBonney

The Kilpatrick Audio Lush Puppy sounds like something you are looking for. I've never heard this pedal for bass, but am interested in it. I contacted the builder and he said it sounded great for bass.

www.kilpatrickaudio.com

I might have to try one of those out.

CliftonBonney · #17 01-26-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeAnthony

I might have to try one of those out.

I think I might get one as well. If I do pull the trigger, I'll post clips for sure.

SnakeAnthony · #18 01-26-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CliftonBonney

I think I might get one as well. If I do pull the trigger, I'll post clips for sure.

You would be my hero.

fightthepower · #19 01-27-2009, 05:30 AM

My DM2 does a nice reverb, and the delay is full of warm creamy goodness that doesn't get in the way of your playing. If only it had twice as much delay time (5-600ms), exp pedal input and/or tap tempo, it would be perfect. Most of what I use delay for requires a longer delay time than the dm2 can give me. Tap tempo, complex delays, reverse delays etc would be great, but that smooth analog goodness is hard to give up... I've been looking at delays alot but I can't decide on a nice digi or analog delay, but the current and new malekko delays have piqued my interest.. decisions..

Marill · #20 01-27-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

The Boss RV-3 had some reverb and delay modes all in one pedal. Yeah, its a Boss and all, but you can probably get one for a decent price (50-75 dollars) and it will do both for you in one small box

it's a discontinued pedal - with delay and reverb in one pedal, discontinued because i think it can be sold are 2 separate pedals instead of 1, and therefore make more $$$.

anyways, i think since it's a discontinued pedal the used price should be pretty high, no?

i had one which i sold away at a good price, didn't like it simply because the digital sampling rate of the pedal is only 32kHz.

I would expect such digital pedals to have at least a sampling rate of at least 44.1kHz, and this is lower than that.