Reverb + delay

[blackcat]

I currently feel that I would like a slightly more spacious sound than I get from the plate reverb on my pedal. Any suggestions please for a simple delay pedal without too many algorythyms/settings? Thanks.

David

[Woody Sound]

I've been wanting to try this one. Both efx in one box.

Dispatch Master Digital Delay & Reverb — EarthQuaker Devices

[John A.]

I have an Electro Harmonix Canyon . It’s simple and straightforward— knobs for the type of delay, length, feedback, and wet/dry mix, plus tap tempo button. No menus.

[GuyBoden]

SONICAKE Levitate $40

- Digital Delay/Plate Reverb 2 effects in 1 Pedal.
- Max. 2000ms Delay Time, Reverb has large schedulable Decay parameter.
- Trail and Tap Tempo function helps during the Live Show.
- Special Design Buffer Bypass Circuit Keeps the Sound Pristine.
- Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply (not included).

More info in link below:
SONICAKE Levitate - Delay Reverb 2 in 1 Guitar Effects Pedal Digital

$40 below link:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005794287748.html



User manual link:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/01...iles/QDS-2.jpg

[alltunes]

Dispatch Master is a great pedal. I have one on my electric and acoustic boards. This feature of the Dispatch Master sometimes gets overlooked:

To Use the Dispatch Master as a Reverb Only:?

• Turn the Time and Repeats controls all the way down?
  
• Adjust the Reverb and Mix controls to taste
  
• THIS IS IMPORTANT! In Reverb-only mode, the Repeats control has a secondary function. It can be used to adjust the decay, depth, and tonal quality of the reverb! Turn it up for more dynamics and a thicker tone.

[blackcat]

SONICAKE Levitate $40

- Digital Delay/Plate Reverb 2 effects in 1 Pedal.
- Max. 2000ms Delay Time, Reverb has large schedulable Decay parameter.
- Trail and Tap Tempo function helps during the Live Show.
- Special Design Buffer Bypass Circuit Keeps the Sound Pristine.
- Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply (not included).

More info in link below:
SONICAKE Levitate - Delay Reverb 2 in 1 Guitar Effects Pedal Digital

$40 below link:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005794287748.html



User manual link:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/01...iles/QDS-2.jpg

Thanks for that but am I getting the message that the reverb is run of the mill ( I have one of those already on my Little Jazz! ).

[blackcat]

Would also prefer analog. Any of the ideas kindly put forward analog?

[grahambop]

I recently got a Boss DD8 delay, I like it because in addition to the usual controls, it has a rotary switch to select several different delay sounds. So it emulates digital, tape, warm, analog etc. (plus some weird ones I don’t use).

It doesn’t do reverb as such, but the ‘warm’ delay is nice because it kind of blurs the repeats and makes it sound more reverb-y.

(I too use a Little Jazz with the less-than-stellar reverb!)

[blackcat]

I recently got a Boss DD8 delay, I like it because in addition to the usual controls, it has a rotary switch to select several different delay sounds. So it emulates digital, tape, warm, analog etc. (plus some weird ones I don’t use).

It doesn’t do reverb as such, but the ‘warm’ delay is nice because it kind of blurs the repeats and makes it sound more reverb-y.

(I too use a Little Jazz with the less-than-stellar reverb!)

Thanks Graham - that is helpful. Had forgotten about good 'ole Boss!

[strumcat]

The best sounding and most versatile delay I ever heard was teh 1985-era tc electronic TC 2290. I understand there's now a re-issue available. Cons: It's expensive (~ $310 USD), it can be complex if you choose to use all of its capabilities, and it's digital. I just wanted to throw in what some people might consider to be the gold standard.

[Jim Soloway]

I've been wanting to try this one. Both efx in one box.

Dispatch Master Digital Delay & Reverb — EarthQuaker Devices

I've owned it twice. Both times I gave up quickly because it felt like way too much. The original tone was lost in the effect.

[Bob_Ross]

When I want straightforward meat&potatoes delay effects, I just grab a tc electronic Flashback. Takes absolutely zero intuition to operate, and sounds exactly like what you expect it to. Nothing fancy, no "special sauce", just pedestrian echoes in a wide variety of useful flavors.

[blackcat]

When I want straightforward meat&potatoes delay effects, I just grab a tc electronic Flashback. Takes absolutely zero intuition to operate, and sounds exactly like what you expect it to. Nothing fancy, no "special sauce", just pedestrian echoes in a wide variety of useful flavors.

Thanks for that - top of my short list for some time now.

[Skip Ellis]

I've been wanting to try this one. Both efx in one box.

Dispatch Master Digital Delay & Reverb — EarthQuaker Devices

Been using a Dispatch Master for many years for both guitar and pedal steel - one of the best out there IMHO

[marcwhy]

I have an older JAM Pedal Delay Llama on one board (only three knobs! the newer one has more features) and a Catalin Bread Belle Epoch on another board. I like them both!

[jads57]

I’ve found it’s best to lose the reverb if you’re using delay. Otherwise you’re sound gets to cavernous for lack of a better term.

[John A.]

Would also prefer analog. Any of the ideas kindly put forward analog?

The Canyon has digital emulation of a Memory Man (EHX’s classic analog delay) and a tape delay. I mostly use the tape delay setting. If you want analog, the Boss DM-2 is cool (and very simple). I had one for a long time.

I should add that the Canyon also has a reverb setting, but you can’t combine it with delay, which to me defeats the purpose. My amps all have reverb, plus I have a reverb pedal.

[GuyBoden]

The best sounding and most versatile delay I ever heard was teh 1985-era tc electronic TC 2290. I understand there's now a re-issue available. Cons: It's expensive (~ $310 USD), it can be complex if you choose to use all of its capabilities, and it's digital. I just wanted to throw in what some people might consider to be the gold standard.

I use a TC Electronic M350 rack everyday, I'm very pleased with the Dual Reverb/Delay sound, but the TC Electronic 2290 has a better sound.

On my TC Electronic M350 rack, I only use the combined Dynamic Delay and TC Hall reverb setting.


Edit: It's too big for taking to small jams/gigs, so it stays at home in my rack.

[bluejaybill]

I quite like the Keely Halo and like to riff around some jazz once in a while, though I usually play jazz with just a bit of reverb.

What I like about the Halo is the modulated delays, they give a sense of ambience even mixed very low- no need for reverb with that! And of course you can get much wilder than that if you wish.

The longer delays are great for when I want to rock out, and shorter delays for when I want to rockabilly out! So it does conventional delays as well.

Also, some delays make the dry guitar sound a bit indistinct, the Halo has a great analog bypass that really works.

Plus it has presets. So overall a very useful pedal.

[blackcat]

Big thanks to all respondents - so useful to have wide perspectives.

David

[blackcat]

For reference, this is the ballpark tone that I would like to achieve for much of my playing/practice but not sure if my cheapie NUX analog model will enable it...https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ge0qTsbm8G0

Thicken your jazz guitar tone with the Strymon Brig Delay #shorts - YouTube

[jim777]

I have a Keeley Caverns delay and reverb, and it works for me. I can't honestly say how it fairs against other options because I didn't try many options. I will say I only really use the reverb on it now, as I grabbed a Boss DD_7 Digital Delay recently from which I am still working on finding happiness.

[Doctor Jeff]

OK this is not the answer you’re looking for, but I have a EHX Holy Grail reverb and added a Choka tremolo pedal to the mix. Just a touch of tremolo—speed set at 9 o’clock, depth at 12 o’clock.

I realize there are a lot of ways to add color to the tone, and tremolo doesn’t automatically come to mind unless you’re playing Pink Floyd tunes or vintage RnR (Run through the Jungle, for instance), but it adds a really nice, warm, warbly effect in low doses.

[Herbie]

So far the pedal that has survived longest on my pedal board is Dunlop EP103. Sounds great and I have an external switcher for its tap tempo in my DIY pedal switcher.

I have tested many reverb pedals since the first Hermida pedal in early 2000s. Now I have settled on pedalboard friendly One Control Prussian Blue reverb. Feels good so far.