good delay pedal for bass

[Slaymus]

I use the Boss DD-5, and it is terrific. 11 different modes (possibly overkill), and the delay sounds on bass are tremendous. They're discontinued, but can be easily found for not a lot of $s. Best delay pedal I've owned, and I've owned a ton (pedal junkie).

There's really something special about the clean and punchy repeats of the DD5, I will never sell that one.

I also have a Strymon Timeline : Excellent delay that covers everything and better sound quality than the DD20 I had. The DD20 gets the job done for basic delays, 4 presets, not pricey and in a live setting I doubt I could hear the difference between it and the Strymon.

 

[Nunovsky]

I'm using my B3 for delay.

 

[Snaxster]

what delay pedals are you using?

Diamond Pedals Memory Lane

By far, the overall best sounding analog delay (maybe any delay) I have heard. Makes me want to play music and I forget that I'm using a processor. Just sounds like music.

Also, these days I am trying hard not to buy a Skreddy Echo. But it could happen anyway. That right there is a special pedal.

 

[isher1992]

I've been using a TC Electronic RPT-1. The tap tempo is wonderful. Only downside is the 300 mA current draw.

 

[Snakeman1066]

Meh..... I use the MXR Carbon Copy and have no issues with it being muddy or getting lost in a live situation.....I especially like it with the mod button engaged!

 

[cnltb]

what delay pedals are you using?

None. The one I want is this:
Meet Maude - Fairfield Circuitry

 

[chrisjnyc]

What is a poor mans Strymon timeline? DL4?

 

[ole Jason]

What is a poor mans Strymon timeline? DL4?

Depends on which algorithms you're trying to approximate. IMO the Boss DD-500 would be a good substitute at around $250 after a 15% coupon. The DL4 would certainly cover the regular delay models but it would fall short of doing things like Ice, Dual, etc.

 

[Driven Crane]

I keep Timeline along with Danelectro FAB Chorus in my board, not because of price only.

 

[J Dean]

I'm using a Keeley Recino digital delay. Simple, clean, infinite repeats & no feedback oscillations.

 

[stambroker]

I never see the Tech21 Boost Delay mentioned - I have the gold version with Tap Tempo and the "Flutter" control (approximating tape degradation as modulation). This pedal is AMAZING for bass, it has a very tweakable volume/EQ for the repeats between the Mix, Tone and Boost controls and with heavy Flutter, you can get some really cool swells simply by holding down notes. Useful to set the tone so the repeats don't interfere with your fundamental bass notes but stack really well.

 

[Colonel Monk]

Malekko Echo 600 dark.

With a pink LED lighting the way into the future, and a built-in tone cockroach, it truly can't be beat for bass.

Good luck finding one.

 

[CHILDISHGAMBINO]

I use a Recovery Effects Cutting Room Floor, a Wasabi FWD and Reverse Delay, and the Zoom B3. I love delay.

 

[champbassist]

What is a poor mans Strymon timeline? DL4?

Possibly the Zoom MS70CDR. From among the modes available on the Timeline, it does Reverse, Dual, Ice, Pattern, Lo-Fi, Filter and Trem, albeit with limited options. I think the Slow Attack Delay on the MS70 might get you somewhat close to the Swell mode on the Timeline. You might wanna take a look at the demos on Youtube that compare the original Strymon effects to the Zoom emulations.

The MS70 has killed my delay/reverb GAS for a while. I can't really fathom any uses for delay on bass that it doesn't cover, at least at a basic level.

 

[JimmyM]

I never got into delays on bass, but I recently got an MXR Carbon Copy for guitar, brought it to a bass gig, and I only use it for a few things but it kills. I especially like the modulation button. Make the delay times real close and it sounds like a real thick chorus.

 

[alexander_gbass]

what delay pedals are you using?

im currently using the mxr carbon copy delay.. i love that thing.. but the carbon copy bright has come out.. so.. i believe i will be adding that to my arsenal very soon.. that would another route to go if you want a really cool delay for bass

 

[Climax]

Ibanez DE7. Switch is a pain the ass but the sound is really good. Only thing missig is tap tempo.

 

[redstrand]

I'm rather fond of the cheapy visual sound axle grease delay, perfect for that one setting. I picked up a line 6 m5 for super cheap and use it for time effects. Both of them only cost me $100

 

[Driven Crane]

I have Strymon Timeline. It is just enough and much more. This is my favourite stomp-box.

 

[Nephilymbass]

So As far as delays I wanted to give an update. I've had several now and each was better for different things.

I liked the modulated delay on the m5 for two hand tapping parts. I don't know why maybe there's some addition compression going on or something but that was my favorite for tapping with delay.

I prefered the dd-3 for the tool kind of vibe. Really punchy clear delay and the hold function was fun to goof around with.

Now I have a tc flashback mini and have the sausage and beer toneprint in it for the band for any "lead" stuff I do or whenever I want to make my bass to sound smoother, but I'll beam the "Justin's delay" toneprint for noddling around at home. I may end up getting another tc mini to have both toneprints on the board all the time if I find a use for the Justin's delay toneprint with the band in the future. The tc flashback mini goes for like $60-$70 on eBay these days. Think I paid $65 for mine with free shipping. The mini might not be your thing if you're changing your delay settings all the time but i typically never touch mine. In fact I'll probably be taking the controls soon to afford moving them win my foot.

Here's the two toneprints I like




They are both very different, the sausage and beer toneprint is pretty subtle for a delay but it works nice for certain lines, justins delay is about extreme as delays get but it just sounds so cool. And the ability to make it swell, I think they called this self oscillating in the video, makes it like two toneprints in one.