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Delay / Reverb


It’s been a while since we had a pedal from Electronic Audio Experiments here in the office, but the wait was way more than worth it. The recently released Sending V2 Analog Delay improves on the well-received first version with a myriad of sonic options, vintage tones and some modern amenities not always found in an analog delay unit. There’s a lot do dig into here, so let’s get right to it… Sending is an...

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We continue today on our journey as we review some new pedals from Caline today, bringing some classic tones to the forefront. The G-007 Redbelly Tremolo and G-009 Chamecho Delay bring more modulation and delicious echoes to the table, allowing you to create both modern and vintage sounds with ease. Let’s get right to it, shall we? The G-007 Red Belly Tremolo goes from subtle spaghetti western ‘throb’ to a full-on helicopter...

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One of the latest offerings from Universal Audio we’re looking at today is the UAFX Evermore Studio Reverb, which follows in the massive footsteps of their Golden Reverb release from a couple years back. This smaller but extremely powerful ambient machine has a similar control layout structure to the Orion Tape Echo we saw a few weeks ago, for easily dialing in beautiful tones in seconds. This pedal offers authentic emulation of...

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Last year’s LVX Modular Delay System from Meris was a real revelation is where effects pedals are headed, and we were all in on it. Today, we’re taking a peek at their newest creation, the MercuryX Modular Reverb System. The perfect companion to the LVX, this one incorporates reverb algorithms you might already know, adds in some new ones, and gives you a wide range of customization. This is a big one, folks, let’s...

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Well, Chase Bliss has done it once again. In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, they recently released the first unit of their Small Batch series, the Reverse Mode C Multidirectional Delay. This is a collaboration with Empress Effects, as the specific sound that Joel Korte and his crew were after is from the Octave Tap mode of the Empress Superdelay, which was released back in 2008. This is, as usual, one for the...

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When you think of iconic delay pedals, both vintage AND modern, there’s one name that usually jumps to the front of the list: Boss. From 1978’s flagship DM-1 Delay Machine, to the DM-2/3 compact pedals, on into the DD series of digital delays, and coming back full circle to the recently released DM-101, they’ve been a presence in the delay world for almost 50 years. Today’s pedal continues that commitment to...

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We’re always excited to test out new gear from our friends at Universal Audio, and they’ve just sent us their four newest UAFX creations! We’re going to start this run off with the Orion Tape Echo, which takes a vintage sonic dive into the Echoplex EP-III musical pool. Three modes, a ton of control and beautiful echoes surround this pedal, just as it will engulf your sound and your entire rig… Thanks to the...

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A couple of years ago, I was fortunate enough to get to review and demo the EF-X2 Tape Echo from Echo Fix, and was instantly thrown back into a vintage delay era. Today, let’s take a look at Echo Fix’ latest release, which also sends you back in time: the EF-P2 Spring Reverb. Cramming delicious, classic reverb tones into a modern-looking enclosure with some throwback visuals, this unit takes your reverb game to the next...

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We continue today on our journey as we review some new pedals from Caline today, bringing some classic tones to the forefront. The CP-505 Wave Machine conjures up vintage chorus tones, while the CP-506 Multimod gives you access to 7 different modulation modes to explore. All things modulation today, kids, lots to dive into, so let’s go… The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean – a world that has yet to...

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Another weird, noisy, off-the-wall sonic monster comes to us today from our good friends at Industrialectric, in the form of the RM-1N Ambient Chaotic Reverb. Much more than your typical ‘verb, this one is packed with knobs, switches and chaos abound. Flipping the effects pedal world on its ass once again, Industrialectric prove that they are a sonic force to be reckoned with… To best explain the RM-1N, let’s hear...

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Every version of the Ampero family of Amp Modelers and Effects Processors from our friends at Hotone Audio has come our way, and we’re exctied as always to bring you the latest version today. The Ampero MINI takes everything you know and love about these units and squishes them into a small, compact enclosure, perfect for any pedalboard or tabletop rig. And since there’s no compromise in sound quality or endless IRs,...

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We continue on our journey as we review some new pedals from Caline today, bringing some classic tones to the forefront. The CP-61 T-Drive Phase takes your phasing prowess up a notch, while the CP-512 Old School Reverb provides three modes and a ton of lush soundscapes. If you just have these two pedals and an amp on the edge of breakup, you’ve got a pretty rad and simple setup… The T-Drive is a phaser pedal with a wide...

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Well, it’s that time once again…NEW STRYMON DAY!! We’re always proud to be part of their new releases, and today’s pedal is one that we can all enjoy…thoroughly. The Brig dBucket Delay takes Strymon’s now-classic Brigadier Delay and smashes it down into a compact form, first introduced with the amazing Cloudburst Ambient Reverb a couple months ago. Here’s some info from Strymon: “The...

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Any effects unit that relates to the Back to the Future franchise is just fine in our book, and we’re excited to bring another retro-looking (and sounding) pedal to you today. The Spürr Audio Time Traveler Delay is already a great unit just based on aesthetics, but it’s also a warm-sounding delay that will accentuate any setup or rig. We’re not going to need any roads to take off and fly with this beauty, trust...

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Well, we’ve got another batch of pedals from our friends at Caline coming at’cha over the next couple of months, starting today with a couple of glorious effects. The CP-513 Simon Super Delay brings a bunch of options to the table, while the CP-26 Snake Bite Cavernous Reverb provides all the ambient tones you’ll need to create wonderful music. These are two good pedals to start our journey with, let’s get right...

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We’ve never come across a pedal we didn’t completely love from Spaceman Effects, and are proud to say that tradition continues with today’s gorgeous piece of gear. The Meridian Time Modulator blends aspects of chorus, vibrato, flanger, filter, pitch-shifting and more into one beautiful purple, sparkly enclosure. Opening new sonic pathways you never knew existed, this modulated machine will have you rethinking your...

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If you’ve never seen the big, oddly-shaped Danelectro effects that were born decades ago, today’s pedal is an excellent place to start (check out our review for the DC-1 Cool Cat Stereo Chorus HERE, too). The DE-1 Dan-Echo is a remarkably impressive sounding digital delay pedal based around the PT2395 digital delay chip, bringing warmth and vintage tone to any pedalboard. With basic controls and bold sounds, this purple...

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We had the pleasure of checking out the new Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb from Universal Audio, and were (as usual) pretty blown away. Today, we’re looking at the next unit in their latest lineup releases, the Del-Verb Ambience Companion. Similar to the Galaxy in ways, but also a unique beast on its own, this pedal combines algorithms from UA’s wonderful Golden Reverberator and Starlight Echo Station....

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Robert and the folks at Keeley Electronics have been making delay pedals for years, and we’ve had the privilege to check out just about all of ’em. From the Caverns to the DDR to the ECCOS and more, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. Today’s pedal keeps this wonderful delay tradition going, with the help of an excellent guitarist – come with us as we check out the HALO Andy Timmons Dual Echo,...

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After the Dream ’65, Ruby ’63, Woodrow ’55, Starlight, Golden and Astra effects units from Universal Audio were released, everyone was wondering what creations they’d come up with next for their stompbox lineup. Today, we’re proud to present the first of the next three pedals: the Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb. Built upon award-winning UAFX dual‑engine processing and an unquenchable thirst for...

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The innovators at Boss as always really ahead of their time, and today’s pedal exemplifies that in leaps and bounds. Produced in the late ’80s and early ’90s, the PS-2 Digital Pitch Shifter / Delay is basically two pedals in one, offering wild pitch shifting and pristine delay capabilities. Yet another one for the experimenters, this blue box can be used for practice, gigs, recording and more… First off, the...

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It’s Chase Bliss Day once again!! You all know what this one is: the MOOD MKII Instant Ambience, which builds off of the already stellar MOOD released several years ago. New features include stereo (YES!!), overdubbing, freezing, syncing, fading, filtering, balancing, blending, smoothing, etc, as well as polished up sound quality…but fear not! There’s a Classic Mode for those of you who prefer dents and dings. Let’s...

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Our third effects unit from All-Pedal takes a wild left turn from their previous 2 pedals we have reviewed, the Macrodose Envelope Filter and Love Machine Octave Fuzz. Inspired by the sounds of the ’80s, and made in collaboration with glam metal band Steel Panther, the 1987 Delay Distortion brings classic sounds of a decade long past right into your living room, practice space or gig. This delay and distortion is a fun one,...

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Last month, we had the privilege to investigate the wonderful Raster 2 Digital Delay from Red Panda, and instantly fell in love with it. Today, we’re looking at a pedal that takes the delay effect genre and flips it completely upside down – the Particle 2 Granular Delay gives you aspects of echo, pitch shifting, reverse delay and much, much more. Lots to this one, we’d better dive right in!! Particle™ is a granular...

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It’s always a treat when a pedal from EarthQuaker Devices makes its way into the shop here at Pedal of the Day, and today’s effect keeps that streak rolling strong. The Astral Destiny Octave Reverb combines two classic and comparable effects into one pedal, making it easy to experiment and explore just how these two genres interact. Lots of knobs, lots of tone and lots of fun, let’s dive a bit deeper and see what...

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We first heard about pedal makers Vongon back in 2019, when we reviewed and demoed an amazing MIDI controller designed specifically for the Moog MF-104M Analog Delay. Most recently, we checked out their Ultrasheer, an incredible Pitch Vibrato and Reverb pedal that will stop you right in your musical tracks. Today, we’re checking out their latest piece of gear, the Polyphrase Stereo Echo with Infinite Feedback Loop – strap...

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NUX Duotime Dual Delay Engine

NUX Duotime Dual Delay Engine


Posted By on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Delay / Reverb, Echo, NUX | 0 comments

We’ve enjoyed the numerous effects units we’ve seen over the years from NUX, and we’re continuing that streak today with another wonderful pedal. The Duotime Dual Delay Engine provides TWO delay lines that can be stretched, tweaked, ripped, manipulated and more, leading to a wild, inspiring and creative piece of gear. Delay fans are gonna love this one…non-delay fans just might, too… Duotime is a real...

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It’s been a hot minute since we had a pedal from Red Panda come through the office, but we’re excited to check out their Raster 2 Digital Delay today, courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater! This unit is a digital delay with a pitch and frequency shifter integrated into the feedback loop. Forward or reverse delay can be shifted once or have continuously shifted repeats. It delivers a wide range of sounds including modulated...

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We’re gonna finish up our latest run of gear from Caline today, but with an item that’s a bit different from the previous batch. The CA-100 G Lorcan Mini Guitar Amp gives you a fairly bold sound, a couple of onboard effects, 2 legit speakers, interfacing/mixing capabilities and more. A perfect travel or desktop amplifier, this orange beast is full of surprises… The included 18V power supply lets you charge the...

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It’s New Release Day from our pals over at Walrus Audio, and by now you know there’s a good chance it’s going to be something special… well, you’re correct. Picking up where the Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator left off, the Fable Granular Soundscape Generator is a sampler/delay pedal spewing forth glitchiness, pitch shifting, time stretching, reverse sounds and much, much more. Step into this wild sonic...

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The genius minds at Strymon are responsible for some of the most famous and most-used effects pedals in the world, offering many options and secret hidden features that keep us all exploring for years on end. Their latest creation produces more of the same powerful, lush sounds you’re used to, but in a smaller, tidier package. The Cloudburst Ambient Reverb shows emphatically that you don’t need a hundred knobs and a...

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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) I Have Too Many Pedals, How To Pare Down By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. There comes a point where every guitar player realizes they have too many effects pedals! It’s true, it happens, but you don’t need to get rid of any, you just...

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Over the years, we’ve had the privilege to test out several incarnations of the Echolution family of delay pedals from Pigtronix. These fantastic effects include the first Echolution Analog Delay, the Echolution 2 Deluxe and the Echolution 2 Filter Pro. Today, we’re keeping this journey going with the latest Echolution 3 Stereo Multi-Tap Delay, an all-encompassing echo unit that sure to dazzle and inspire… Echolution...

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Every new release from Walrus Audio seems to have the pedal world buzzing, and their newest keeps that streak alive and well. The Melee: Wall of Noise Distortion Reverb takes two of your favorite effects (well, two of ours, anyway) and smashes them together into one bright pink enclosure that will dazzle both your auditory and visual senses. Shoegazers and sonic adventures, get ready: this effects will send you spiraling into the...

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Today, we’re continuing taking a look at a new lineup of small but great-sounding effects pedals from our friends at Caline, with the G-010 Parrot Delay and G-008 Barn Owl Reverb. These seemingly simple boxes offer excellent tone that’s easy to dial in, coming in a wide range of genres, to create an entire pedalboard without having to sell a kidney on the black market. Let’s see what these next couple of effects are...

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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) Delay and Time-Based Effects Pedals By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. Whether it uses analog or digital technology, time-based effects units allow us to add more space, an echo, or even loop entire measures. Reverb, delay, and looping...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday season, and that your 2023 is already off to a great start. We’re going to get off to a great start here at Pedal of the Day as well, bringing you some dynamic effects units to start off the year. Recently released, the Moog Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins are faithful recreations of the classic, big box Moogerfooger effect lineup, which has been discontinued for...

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Boss RE-2 Space Echo

Boss RE-2 Space Echo


Posted By on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Boss, Delay / Reverb, Echo | 0 comments

A couple months ago, we got to dig deep and investigate the Boss RE-202 Space Echo, a wonderful delay and reverb based in the classic Roland RE-201 Space Echo Tape Delay / Reverb units from decades ago…and it was awesome. Today, we’re journeying into that field once more, only this time, in a much smaller package. The Boss RE-2 Space Echo gives you all the basic sonic elements you need from those vintage units, just...

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When a huge company like StewMac contacts you and asks if you’d like to demo some gear from them, there’s only one answer: an emphatic YES, PLEASE. Today, we’re going to check out a pedal, yes, but some other guitar-related gear as well, all of which is available on the StewMac website, and all of which can help you greatly improve your tone and unleash your creativity. Lots to get into, let’s do it!! First up,...

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We always enjoy when a new type of device or way to add to your sound is unleashed on our community, and today’s effect(s) really take things up a notch. The crew over at Chaos Audio has designed the Stratus, a unit that allows to create an entire pedals board from one pedal and your phone. You control the effects in real-time from an app, chaining multiple pedals together in any way you choose. The app currently features over...

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A good multi-effects unit is always fun to take a look at, and when it’s focused on modulation, delay and reverb, it makes it that much better. The PLETHORA X3 TonePrint Pedalboard from TC Electronic takes its origin from the larger PLETHORA X5, slimming it down for an easier fit on your board, while still giving you the quality effects you need. We love the versatility in this unit, and can’t wait to dig in with you all...

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The combination of overdrive and reverb is a no-brainer, and when they are paired up in an enclosure like today’s pedal has, that just makes things sweeter. The Clifton Guitarworks Torque Converter Overdrive Reverb is a big ‘ol box of awesome, a bright beacon that’s easy to find on any board, and easy to dial in a great sound quickly. Let’s not waste any more time, here we go…!! The Torque Converter is a...

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The innovative, creative team at Death By Audio have been supporters of Pedal of the Day for years, so when they released today’s limited edition pedal, we knew we had to snag one and help support them right back. The Exploding Head Triple Delay harkens back to a classic DBA effect, as well as celebrates a milestone anniversary for a landmark album. Just when you thought echo couldn’t go any further… “Long ago,...

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As much as I like longer, drawn-out, ambient delay sounds, there’s something to be said for a good, short, analog-sounding delay effect. Whether you’re adding a little bit of slap back, or just coloring your lead tone perfectly, they have a place in all different types of music. Enter the Full Mojo Electronics Echo Trip Delay – this Peruvian pedal features three knobs, two switches and a whole lotta...

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In all the years we’ve been demoing and reviewing effects units from our friends over at Strymon, we never delved into their beloved Flint – a crime, to be sure, but one that has been remedied today. The newer Flint Tremolo & Reverb V2 brings all the sonic glory of the original into focus, along with a slew of new upgrades and controls, for one of the most versatile, well-rounded pedals we’ve ever seen. Two...

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Meris LVX Modular Delay System

Meris LVX Modular Delay System


Posted By on Friday, November 11, 2022 in Delay / Reverb, Meris | 0 comments

Well, the groundbreaking, innovative team at Meris is up to it again, and this time around, they just might have created the *perfect* delay pedal. You’ve probably heard about the LVX Modular Delay System since its release earlier this year, and if you haven’t had a chance to sit down with it yet…let’s just say you’re gonna want to as soon as possible. There’s so much going on in this pedal,...

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The fine folks over at Eventide have been big supporters of Pedal of the Day for years now – we’ve reviewed just about every one of their modern pedals, and have been lucky enough to be included in their last several new release days as well. Today, we’re doing it once again, and with possibly their biggest, most grandiose effects unit to date. The H90 Harmonizer® takes everything that we all love about the...

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Continuing with our second of two new release pedals from our friends at Poison Noises, today we’re excited to bring you The Remnant Tape Delay. A perfect companion to yesterday’s Effluence Spring Reverb, this echo takes you back to the 70s with a quickness, providing classic, vintage delay tones around every turn. Listen for the fluttering echoes of a forgotten era, and follow them to the Remnant… The Remnant...

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After reviewing and demoing the newly released lineup of 15+ pedals from Poison Noises, we thought for sure they were done, but no. Today, we’re bringing you a brand new creation of theirs, The Effluence Spring Reverb. This effect has a great range of reverberation to explore, from simple tone-enhancing settings to full-on, blown out vintage reverb that lingers in your ears forever. Project sound into a reverb-soaked lucid dream...

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Thermion Outlaw Boosted Delay

Thermion Outlaw Boosted Delay


Posted By on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Boost, Delay / Reverb, Thermion | 0 comments

“Boosted” and “Delay” are not words you hear consecutively in the effects pedal world very often, but today’s gem shows us all why we should hear them more. Continuing with a long streak of unique, individualistic effects, our friends at Thermion have come up with the Outlaw Boosted Delay, a portable, analog-sounding, robust and versatile delay with an integrated volume booster, able to push your tone to...

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