I find it important to spend some time to understand what each pedal does and what makes the difference between delay pedals in different aspects. Delay pedals come in lots of different types. They all have their own particular characteristics and features but you can usually understand what each does in terms of its sound. Some delay pedals are linear while others are phase shifted. Here is what you can look for when you are looking for a delay pedal: You also need to consider what you want the pedal to do for you. There are many different styles of delay but for this simple guide, we’ll only be looking at classic stereo delays that can be used in guitar/bass applications. The components these classic delay pedals use have changed over the decades. However, the basic principles and functionalities are really the same. They differ by their type of operation (linear vs phase shifted) and also by their price point. Here are some of the most popular types of delay pedals: Analogue will be our starting point for our search. These pedals have been around since 1985 and they can usually be found in boutique pedal stores. They are available in two basic layouts; delay and feedback. These two setups use very different components which we’ll explain in more detail below. The feedback variant offers more knob options, basically a lot of resistance to control the amount of signal changes per second (i.e., you can control how much the signal changes between notes by setting the resistance of the knob). Hence, the feedback delay can offer a more expansive rhythmic character while also providing a warm, organic sound for drum parts.

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