Analog delay recommedations

A_T_W

Got a bit caught up looking at all the lovely analog or tape simulating digital delays out there (Old Blood, Catalinbread etc) and forgot that I'd actually like to try having a proper analog delay first. Heard some clips of old Boss DM-2s and they sounded like just what I was after - nothing too present, more of a grainy atmospheric background wash.

Any personal favs? Obviously a Carbon Copy would be a simple, solid choice but any ideas would be great - especially more interesting or varied ones! :P

ThorpyFX

The Boss DM2Waza is stunning. easy to get, sounds fantastic and plenty of delay available 

Kylef

Can't recommend the DM-2w highly enough. If the DM-2 is what you're liking then go for it. I have an original DM-2 and the Waza and the Waza is superb. 

ChrisCox1994

I had a DM2 and loved it, moved onto a carbon copy (longer delay time, more useful modulation) and recently got a mooer ana echo (sounds so similar to the DM2 that I sold it!) 

Ben8010

I'm a fan of the Carbon Copy. If "nothing too present, more of a grainy atmospheric background wash" is what you're after it will be great for that.

I don't think they still make them but the EQD Disaster Transport Jr. is sweet too - well worth a look (it's an analog voiced digital delay BTW). Might be able to find one second hand if they have stopped making them.

EDIT: There's also the Carbon Copy Bright for those that find the normal CC too dark. I haven't had any experience with them though so can't comment any further.

Flanging_Fred

Another thumbs up for the Boss Waza craft dm-2w.

bwets

I prefer the DM-2W to the Carbon Copy. The CC does have modulation though which the Boss doesn't.

Moe_Zambeek

Does that mean if you don't like the CC, you won't like the DM2W? I found the CC too dark. 

EricTheWeary

I'd like to try a DM-2W . I have a CC which does sound like what the OP is after, it's my (nearly) always on pedal. I also have a Minifooger which is king of the crazy noises for analogue delay ( if a bit pricey now) although it does a fine slapback,etc, if you want. 

The Seymour Duncan Vapour Trail might be the one to look at if you want more control over the modulation ( the CC has a button but internal trim pots).

If you did fancy some crazy noises the Sinvertek Fluid Time MKii packs a lot in and the DOD Rubberneck hits the shops in July. 

Lebarque

I'm selling a Maxon AD9 Pro if you're interested? Lovely and warm.

hubobulous

I'm selling a Brigadier at the moment which is a great delay for atmosphere and blending into the background

slacker

Analog delay thread and nobody has said Memory Man. 


Memory Man, thank me later. 

A_T_W

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, keep em coming! That Sinvertek thing looks like absolute madness in the best possible way ...

simonk

DM-2w is the one.

guitarfishbay

If you've got the budget the Moogerfooger is very nice.  I borrowed one off my g/f's dad a while ago, it does sound lovely.  Costs as much as a decent used guitar though.

-NFM-

My favourite straight analogue delay is the Catalinbread Montavillian Delay although they discontinued it last year so probably have to be a second hand find at this point!

The cool thing about the Montavillian is that its compander-less unlike most true analogue delays so it keeps a lot of top end frequencies & is really bright sounding rather than the dark tones a lot of analogue delays have (actually has a 'top-cut' control, to dial off the extra high end if desired!). Basically, the compander circuit is the reason for this in a lot of pedals - it COMPresses the signal going into bbd chips and exPANDs them back out on the other side so tends to lose high frequencies.

Moog MF Delay is also cool for an all analogue delay - you can you an expression pedal to alter the delay length on the fly and get some really cool effects.



Nearly bought one (my board is too full though!) but have a couple of other Moog pedals and they're solidly built and sound great 

Winny_Pooh

I spent some time on the weekend hunting for analog delays myself, specifically something that gets a DM-2 tone with longer times or DMM tone in a smaller box. Out of all the modern contenders the Maxon ad-900 sounds lovely but is harder to find nowadays being discontinued.

After a fair bit of listening I found a demo for the Alexander pedals Amnesia and was wow'd, beautiful warm full range repeats. I have one on order and it should arrive tomorrow with luck.

viz

Keeley ibanez ad9 is gorgeous if you can find one. 

Sassafras

I like the Aqua Puss but I'm not much of a delay junkie. I just think it sounds good and rich with a lot of control from subtle to bonkers.

JezWynd

Winny_Pooh said:

I spent some time on the weekend hunting for analog delays myself, specifically something that gets a DM-2 tone with longer times or DMM tone in a smaller box. Out of all the modern contenders the Maxon ad-900 sounds lovely but is harder to find nowadays being discontinued.

I'll second the Maxon AD900, it ended my search for an analog delay. I'd previously had the DM-2w but although they sound similar, the Maxon repeats melted away in such a nice way I opted for it over the Boss. Also, although the Boss has the possibility for longer repeat times, I tend to leave it set around 300-400ms most of the time and the Maxon excels in that range. You wouldn't be disappointed with either pedal.

EricTheWeary

As we are close to having named every analogue delay on the market...the Ibanez mini delay is one of the cheaper ones, very simple and sounds good on the YouTube clips.