delay

Boss effects pedals are easily one of the most recognizable and widespread stompboxes in use today, reaching iconic status as a staple of the music industry. With over 10,000,000 guitar and bass effects sold, millions of players around the world have adopted Boss pedals as part of their sonic arsenal including some of music’s biggest names such as Dave Navarro, John Petrucci, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. The reason for their success is simple: Boss pedals offer a great tone at a great price, a recipe for success that many have tried to replicate but few have reached. They’re also built to last, encased in tough metal box that is made to take the beating of constant use. Whether you're a seasoned pro or shopping for your first pedal, Boss effects will not disappoint! Continue reading →

The Boss DD-3 Digital Delay has been a staple of the stompbox world since its release, quickly becoming an essential part of thousands of player’s sonic arsenal thanks to its mix of user-friendly settings, solid construction and great overall value. But aside from its positive physical features, the heart of the DD-3’s popularity has always been its tone: a crisp and clean sounding delay with remarkably precise repeats. I’ve messed around with plenty of digital and analog delay pedals and I can comfortably say the DD-3 is one of the cleanest around. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2843" align="alignright" width="300"] EMPIRICAL LABS EL7-X FATSO Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer @ $2,199.00. The FATSO allows you to add the elusive magic of vintage tape gear to your sound.[/caption] Last week, we began our two part feature on the History of the Delay Effect (click here to view). We touched on its origins in the studio, its first steps onto the live stage as portable tape loop machines as well as the revolution brought on by advent of the delay pedal thanks to the legendary bucket brigade circuit. Today, we continue with the rest of the story including the push-back from tape echo purists,  the birth of digital delay and the modern state of the effect. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2824" align="alignright" width="265"] The back of a Ray Butts EchoSonic, one of 68 hand-built amps featuring built-in tape echo.[/caption] Delay is one of the essential effects of music. We’ve all heard it before, that well-known echo that has carved innumerable soundscapes throughout the history of rock. Today, we’re taking a look at the history of the popular effect: from its early days as a bulky tape echo machine to its modern inception as a pedalboard mainstay, from analog to digital, the impact of solid state transistors and more.   Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2710" align="alignright" width="300"] TC Electronic Flashback Mini Delay Effects Pedal @ $101.95[/caption] Built around the same small enclosure which made pedals such as PolyTune Mini, Hall of Fame Mini Reverb, Spark Mini Booster and Ditto Looper instant smash hits, the Flashback Mini Delay is a perfect addition to a player's pedalboard. Featuring the same high quality delay tones as its older brother -- such as tape, analog, the classic 2290 sound and dynamic delay, just to name a few -- the Flashback Mini proves that you don't need a big pedal to make big sound! And best of all, the Flashback Mini features TC's TonePrint technology, allowing you to install delay tones created by some of the most influential and creative artists out there. You also have the option of creating your own signature sounds via the free TonePrint Editor, giving this mini pedal endless potential. Continue reading →