Musicman20 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Far too many options with this...need some help! Now, I know I wont get the perfect sound....as Im using no effects loop (Dual Terror) but I like my delay in the clean sounds anyway. What is the best sounding delay pedal that isnt crazy money, and isnt packed with lots of features? I had a Line 6 DL4, and if im honest it was overkill for me. I have a few choices...some digital some analog. My sound? Im looking for spaced out type post rock....Godspeed, early Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky. I also like dark indie like Interpol etc etc. Even though I dont like U2, I do like their typical delay sound they have. Whats the best to go for? Analog? Digital? I dont need loads of features, just a fantastic pedal! I have come across a few I like the sound of: MXR Carbon Copy TC Electronics Nova Repeater Any other ideas? I want it to be a plug and play kind of pedal...no messing with lots of programming etc etc. I dont think I need presets really. Which will give me a great 'lost in delay' type of delay where you can turn the knobs and it just sounds chaotic, through to nice and clean delay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I always found the Boss delays dead simple to use on the old guitar. I had the DD-3, that's really old now and been superseded by the DD-6 and more recently DD-7, but i found the DD-3 really strightforward. The newer ones have got a lot more functions (like reverse) and might not be what you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 The Boss RE-20 might be worth a look (it's basically a modeled RE-201 Space Echo). I think on bass you really need tap tempo to make good use of time-based effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='758184' date='Feb 26 2010, 01:30 PM']The Boss RE-20 might be worth a look (it's basically a modeled RE-201 Space Echo). I think on bass you really need tap tempo to make good use of time-based effects.[/quote] Thanks guys. I know the TC Nova Repeater has tap tempo built it and it sound wonderful on the demos! It is mainly for guitar though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 The TC Nova Repeater is a great delay on both bass and guitar-I use mine for bass all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh Musicman! You should know better than to post this in off topic! Moved to Effects for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Oh, and: There really isn't any reason not to use a "guitar" delay on bass. Analogue delays tend to decompose the repeats, so if you'd prefer to keep your echoed bass frequencies (or treble) then it'll be worth shopping for one with a voice that you like, but ultimately any delay is suitable for bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas_hooker Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Boss DD6 is a real workhorse and not to be overlooked by anymeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Went into town today and noticed there are loads of options. Arrgggh. I now also have the problems of needing a power bank...thinking the T Rex Junior might be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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