Delay/reverb pedal for bass

[Crankarm]

could I get a couple recomendations for a delay/reverb pedal that will work well for bass
thanks

[Marial]

For reverb I'd go with Iron Ether's Nimbus, but I don't know about delay.

[vegas532]

For delay, that would depend on whether you want analog or digital. For analog delay, I can't say enough good thing about the Malekko Ekko 616 or the MXR Carbon Copy, you can't go wrong with either one! For digital (and before the Boss haters chime in), the Boss DD-3 is fantastic. The thing is an industry standard for a reason: it's cheap, easy to use, and sounds great!

[Darknut]

I'm using a Zoom Multistomp MS-50G for Reverb & Delay ... it has multiple types of each, will do both at the same time & is $100.00 new.

[sillyfabe]

As stated before it depends on your needs:

As you're looking for a delay/reverb I highly recommend looking for a Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay. It has 11 modes, 3 pure digi-delay modes with up to 2sec repeats, has 4 reverbs and has 4 modes with delay and reverb! Also it can do 100% wet for some cool sounds as well.

From the analog world the Maleeko mentioned before is the bees knees for sound and size.

[punisher911]

I'm a Carbon Copy fan for delay.

[Crankarm]

thanks very much for the suggestions
I am afraid I will have to reveal my ignorance...as i do not understand the "sound" difference between analog and digital delay...maybe someone can help me understand the difference?

[godblender]

Originally Posted by Crankarm

thanks very much for the suggestions
I am afraid I will have to reveal my ignorance...as i do not understand the "sound" difference between analog and digital delay...maybe someone can help me understand the difference?

Honestly I wouldn't worry about that too much. In a band setting the chances that anyone will notice whether they're hearing digital or analog delay/reverb is slim and none...of course, you may!

[Matt Morgan]

Earthquaker devices Dispatch Master. After years of trying a variety of delay and reverb pedals, this one is bolted to my pedal board. I can't say enough good things about it.
Fantastic tone, easy to use, sound incredible, and best of all it's a "2 for 1"!

http://www.earthquakerdevices.com/de...atchmaster.htm

[Jens Busck]

+1 on Iron Ether Nimbus, it's a beauty both in looks and sound. With the delay I find that the most important thing is to determine whether you need a tap tempo switch or not. Analog or digital surely makes a difference, but the tap issue can turn out to be more important. I'd suggest you get a TC Flashback to begin with. It's an affordable digital delay with all kinds of sounds in pretty good quality - AND it allows you to set the tempo by strumming. Some of the boss pedals can also be connected to a tap tempo switch, but you might as well get that opportunity in a small box with the Flashback. I can also highly recommend the Malekko 616, especially if you like crazy noises - it is FANTASTIC for random noise - but it doesn't allow you to tap (the long awaited 919 will have a tap switch, but who knows when it will be released..).

[The Ethanator]

if youre looking for an inexpensive delay, id suggest the delta lab dd-1 digital delay. i have one on my board and it suits all my needs very well and sounds GREAT on bass

[sstbo]

I use the Boss Re-20 on my bass-board. It's not the best reverb on the planet, but it works well live. The delay/echo sounds amazing.

[Jean Baudin]

Originally Posted by Crankarm

thanks very much for the suggestions
I am afraid I will have to reveal my ignorance...as i do not understand the "sound" difference between analog and digital delay...maybe someone can help me understand the difference?

Digital Delay is usually very pristine... an almost exact duplication of the note being played. And because it's digital the delay times (amount of time between repeats) can be very long/slow.

Analog Delay is darker, and tends to blend more as it repeats. It's more subtle, set with a lot mix it's used to thicken up the sound or (guitarists, typically) add a little flair to solos. Most are limited to certain delay time (usually less than 600ms).

[Yurtra]

You might also want to check out the Source Audio Dimension Reverb. It's a killer little unit with loads of flexibility. I love using my expression pedal to control the wet-dry mix on mine in order to alternate between subtle, sound-fattening reverb and heavy, attack smearing post-rock 'verb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NAFq4JjSz0 Will Cady's excellent demo. Shows off some of the heavily-effected territory this pedal can cover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhKM...=results_video Andy Irvine demonstrates some of the more natural, subtle tones that can be achieved.