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Analog delay sound

Analog delay pedals are not all equal. By now, there are so many different pedals that you cannot speak of THE analog delay sound anymore. Continue reading “Analog delay sound”

Blind Analog Delay Comparison – DOD Rubberneck vs. Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

This is a blind comparison of the DOD Rubberneck wth the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.

gear: Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Solution: Continue reading “Blind Analog Delay Comparison – DOD Rubberneck vs. Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man”

Maxon AD-900 vs. Fulltone Tube Tape Echo – delay comparison

This is a comparison of the Maxon AD-900 with the Fulltone Tube Tape Echo.
The comparison of an analog delay with a tape echo might be a bit extraordinary – but these two classics can definitvely compete with each other.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Dark Delays

Supa pussThe dark sound is a very famous aspect of analog delays. Because of their design, analog delays cut the treble to minimize besides noise. As a result, they sound very warm and rich and, on top, they go well together with overdrive effects. Continue reading “Dark Delays”

DOD Rubberneck vs. DMB Pedals Lunar – analog delay comparison

This is a comparison of the DOD Rubberneck with the DMB Pedals Lunar.
Both delays provide modulation and oscillation.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Gibson – True Historic

Les Paul 58Every guitarist knows Gibson guitars: existing since 1902, this manufacturer started in 1952 to produce on of the most legendary guitar models: the Gibson Les Paul. Continue reading “Gibson – True Historic”

Source Audio Ventris vs. Strymon Big Sky – Reverb comparison

This is a comparison of the Source Audio Ventris with the Strymon Big Sky.
Both of these brilliant reverb pedals offer sonic options like hall and plate reverb as well as a cloud/e-dome and shimmer mode.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Which pedal should I get: Electro Harmonix Freeze vs. Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal?

During the last years, two pedals have been put on the market which are especially interesting for sound scaping and ambient fans.
In principle, both effects are quite similar.
The Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal, as well as the Electro Harmonix Freeze are so-called sustain-pedals, that are able to record and reproduce single notes or parts of chords via an integrated looper. Continue reading “Which pedal should I get: Electro Harmonix Freeze vs. Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal?”

Boss DD-20 digital delay

Boss DD-20In contrast to most Boss stompboxes, the DD-20 is a rather less pedalboard-friendly pedal.
In exchange, it shines with spectacular 23 seconds maximum delay and loop time. Continue reading “Boss DD-20 digital delay”

Blind Digital Delay Comparison: Line 6 Echo Park vs. Akai Headrush

This is a blind comparison of the Line 6 Echo Park with the Akai Headrush.

gear: Epiphone Riviera (with P-94 Pickups)Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Solution : Continue reading “Blind Digital Delay Comparison: Line 6 Echo Park vs. Akai Headrush”

Digital delays

In the 1980s, the first digital chips were used to produce delay pedals. The advantage was, that these racks and pedals were able to offer a longer delay time than the analog delays of those days and, at the same time, produced less hiss. Continue reading “Digital delays”