I need a delay, delay, delay...

[Gonzo476]

Santa brought a fuzz, but I still need a delay for my electronica combo (although I will probably use it in my rock band too). I really don't know much about the delay pedals out there, so I'm open to all kinds of suggestions BUT...I would really like a delay that doesn't boost/cut the clean volume of the bass (none of the delays I've seen have a 'clean' volume knob).

EDIT: After some further research these are the pedals that have caught my atention:

-Malekko 616
-Catalinbread Montavillian
-Boss DD-7
-MXR Carbon Copy
-Subdecay Echobox (this one is more expensive, so I'm only considering if it's really worth the extra money)

I really am a delay noob, so I don't know which one would suit my needs...I'm not planing to use extremely long delays if that helps.

In my rock band I'd like to get a similar sound to this for some songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTYUpSSpFiE i.e. fuzz/dirt--->delay (or at least that's what people told me when I did a thread about this song ages ago).
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[Diddii]

digital... BOSS dd-3
Analog... MXR carbon copy

[FunkyBassline]

I have the Way Huge Aqua Puss and use it in a dub/electronica setup... I LOVE the decayed repeats of the analog delay, and it sounds amazing with the OC-2's fat synthy tone. I'm currently looking into the Analaogman ARDX20 for the two channels, longer delay, and tap tempo (to come I believe; Apparently its an external box)... I just haven't heard it in this kind of a set up so take it for what it is. But I do recommend the aqua puss if you don't need more than 300ms

[Pearldiver]

Originally Posted by Diddii

digital... BOSS dd-6
Analog... MXR carbon copy

Fixed

[Swift713]

The Hardwire DL-8 is a very nice, versatile 8 second delay with tap tempo, analog and tape emulation, modulation & looping. Very nice.

[TrevorOfDoom]

TC Electronic Nova Repeater
simple, easy to use, and a whole lot of fun! worth every penny!!

[kbi the crowing]

Originally Posted by Diddii

digital... BOSS dd-3
Analog... MXR carbon copy

For your first delay these two would be great. I think the Hardwire is a solid choice too. Maybe check out an EHX Memory Boy, but some of them have some calibration issuse so I'd try it out before you buy if you can.

[phatbass]

Boss DD-7. 6-and-a-bit seconds of delay. Nice and clean digital delay, analog simulation that's fine for live use, tap tempo, all the stereo stuff if you use it (I don't), and a loop/sample function up to 40 seconds. Delay time, feedback, and effect level can be controlled by an expression pedal (not all at the same time!).

Usual Boss indestructible build, 5 year warranty, and affordable.

[walker rosewood]

digital... BOSS dd-7
Analog... MXR carbon copy

Fixed your fix. External tap tempo is essential go with the 7 over the 6.


"kbi the crowing" I'm also from Rochester. Are you in a local band? Maybe we've met.

[ericw]

Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

TC Electronic Nova Repeater
simple, easy to use, and a whole lot of fun! worth every penny!!

Or the Nova Delay, with presets.

[T. Alan Smith]

Can't compare it to anything mentioned, but the Akai Headrush has been inspiring to work with for me.

[Edu Fettermann]

I would give Malekko's Ekko 616 a try. It is really versatile and has a very clean, bright tone. Way Huge Aqua Puss sounds really great too, and Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport is a very cool digital pedal too.

[sillyfabe]

i have tried quite a few pedals and it depends on what you are looking for. my quest ended with the Subdecay Echo-box on the digital side (analog voiced). I use my Boss PS-3 Digital Pitch Shifter/Delay if I want cold sterile digital delay but usually run it into the Echobox to warm it up a bit

[bassman1185]

The Electro Harmonix Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai is freaking phenominal. It sounds amazing, is super versitile has a dedicated tap-tempo pedal, has presets, and it's built really well.

[M.R. Ogle]

Have you heard about the Strymon ElCapistan?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axvvJ6wSp3I

[Swift713]

That ElCapistan looks pretty cool. It seems to do the kind of looping I like but all those reverb, flutter, tape age etc knobs look a little much for me.

[jimmy rocket]

I was very pleased with the Maxon AD9 that I had for a while. Loved that thing and should have kept it.

I'm currently looking into an Aqua-Puss though, and I'm reasonably certain that's going to be my next purchase.

[kbi the crowing]

Originally Posted by walker rosewood

"kbi the crowing" I'm also from Rochester. Are you in a local band? Maybe we've met.

I am not I actually started playing less than a year ago, mainly for enjoyment. You in any bands?

I like your strong mad avatar

[JMDT]

Originally Posted by Diddii

digital... BOSS dd-3
Analog... MXR carbon copy

Are these two types of delay different enough to warrant having both on gthe board?

[walker rosewood]

A digital delay is very clean, does longer delays, and usually a little more versatile with different modes and such. However, many find them to be too sterile.

Analog delays often will only do quicker repeats, feature a 'warmer' or 'darker' sound, and very few have a tap tempo function. Typically used for slapback type delays.


They really can be used for two different things and could definitely warrant one of each on a pedal board.


@kbi-- I'm the bassist for Dreams from Gin. we just had a great CD release show last night at the bugjar.