Trouble with EHX DMB

strke-fender · #1 01-17-2011, 05:50 PM

Hello fellow effects junkies.

I have an Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Boy. I reallllllly like it, except for one little complaint. When I listen closely it has a bit of a Crunch( crunch....crunch.....crunch...crunch) going on. Even with the gain pot set to about 9 o'clock. This is the first analog delay I've owned.

Options.
1: I have a Faulty Unit
2: This is the sound of this pedal
3: This is the sound of analog delays

I'd love some help. Thanks!!!!

Gero · #2 01-17-2011, 06:52 PM

Analog delays can have a tendency to break/dirty up sometimes, but nothing I would call a crunch. Think you could capture the sound for us?

strke-fender · #3 01-17-2011, 06:55 PM

Sure. I'll make a clip tomorrow.

MaxMaps · #4 01-17-2011, 06:56 PM

As an former owner of the DMB I have experienced the same things that you are. It is what ultimately kicked it out of my collection.

paganjack · #5 01-17-2011, 07:02 PM

that may also have to do with the delay time. Does it happen as noticeably on shorter delays?

strke-fender · #6 01-17-2011, 07:06 PM

Not as noticeable to my ears, But unfortunately I'm gonna be delay shopping.

strke-fender · #7 01-18-2011, 03:11 PM

I have a sound clip and picture of settings. what's the best way for everyone to see/hear it?

schwarzwinds · #8 01-19-2011, 11:28 AM

also recently bought one, found a hiss(crunch?) with the echoes when im powering it via daisy chain. so im now powering it with its own PS, solved.

i didnt notice this at church when i first played it. maybe because i used a bigger amp? more guitards to cover the noise? i dont know.... will be trying this out again nxt practice. hopefully it all works well.