Delay: Convince Me Otherwise...

[Lark]

Hey guys.

Im going to buy a digital delay, and i am pretty sure i have made my mind up. I have spent a fair bit of time researching this, but i just wanted to put it out there for some feedback and suggestions in case i might be missing something.

Im going with digital, as i like the idea of the "endless" repeats, and not so much a fan of the "dark" sound of analogues. I have taken into account ALOT of delays based on features, availability and price (very important).

Im pretty sure i am going to buy a Digitech DigiDelay. I already have a BSW, so i dont mind Digitech. It has alot of features ("tape" and mod settings, 4 second looper). These features suit what i am after and it is reasonably inexpensive.

My other "favourites" are the Boss DD7 and the Hardwrie DL8, however for the price i believe the DigiDelay is the way to go.

Does anyone have any advice or anything to add or suggest, or should i go ahead with the purchase?

 

[dlenaghan]

Have you looked into the Boss GigaDelay? I'm not sure of the model number exactly, but our previous guitarist did some mad stuff with it and he had barely scratched the surface. Not sure on the price, though, but it might be worth a look.

 

[goyin108]

SubDecay.

 

[caeman]

It is okay to prefer digital delay. There is no right or wrong with delay types. If it fits your sound, then it is the correct delay pedal.

 

[mouthmw]

I use digidelay and it's all the delay I'll need. Tape delay sounds nice and warm. And there's plenty of other settings that I don't even need. Mostly use tape and mod delay. Sometimes reverse delay for some crazy shiznit.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Get it.

 

[Kwesi]

For me, the Line 6 Echo Park beats out everything else in that size and price range. Sounds great and it has more delay types than comparable pedals.

 

[Eric!]

Digital delays will cut through mixes better, most of the time. Just saying.

 

[kevteop]

What is it with bass players always trying to cut through mixes. I always thought the word 'mix' described itself quite adequately, and it's not the sort of thing you are supposed to attempt to escape from.

 

[NKBassman]

I like my analog MXR Carbon Copy delay, but I wouldn't mind selling it and getting something with a tap-tempo.

 

[Lark]

Yeah i like the digidelay because all of the features, including the tap tempo and looper. I wasn't too keen on the echo park. Sounded not bad and has alot of settings, but wasn't what I was after.

If I was to go analogue it would be the mxr or ehx mm.

 

[Lark]

Would it be better to spend and extra $50 and get the hardwire dl8? It would be my first choice within the price range...

 

[theavondon]

I would highly recommend this:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f213/fs-tc-electronic-flashback-delay-looper-816714/

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Also, I'd recommend trying an M5, if you're hedging whether you like digital or analog, or if you really like options on delay. Because...man, it has a lot of delays.

 

[Lark]

I have found a good dl8 and I think I am going to go with that. If I don't get that I might go with the digidelay. Thoughts?

 

[Eric Scholz]

The digidelay is actually really awesome. I know it's a cheap pedal, but it's one of those cheap pedals that can hold it's own against the big boys. The digiverb is also really awesome, and I used to have a hot rod from them that worked great on bass, but sounded like butt on guitar.

 

[chaosmic]

My suggestion is an Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master. Delay + Reverb = AWESOME! It's digital, true-bypass, small enclosure, near infinite repeats, 2 second delay time and the reverb sounds amazing. You can use either delay or reverb separately or combined. Very simple to use. No tap-tempo though....

Definitely worth checking out......a very inspiring pedal that I think will show up on more bassist's boards given time.

 

[smeet]

For me, the Line 6 Echo Park beats out everything else in that size and price range. Sounds great and it has more delay types than comparable pedals.

That's the small Boss-sized box, right? Features aside, how is the sound? I mean does it sound "modeled" or can it get a nice defined organic sound?

 

[waveman]

The digi delay is a good delay pedal. And lots of features. I like the tape delay and the delay with chorus the most.

My favorite digital delay to date is the Ibanez DDL10 "Delay II"

 

[taurus1]

the Digitech Delay is great but it's not as roadworthy as the BOSS, I'd spend a little more and get the DD-7. my friend just basically wore out a Digitech in about 4 years.

 

[Kwesi]

That's the small Boss-sized box, right? Features aside, how is the sound? I mean does it sound "modeled" or can it get a nice defined organic sound?

Honestly, I couldn't say whether or not it sounds "modeled" but compared to the Boss DD-everything, MXR Analog, Digitech, and pretty much everything else I've tried that size. The TC Electronic Flashback looks like it would be pretty sweet but I've moved up to a Strymon Timeline.