Members korgi Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 just wondering how the memory toy compares to the carbon copy? anyone tried both? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I've owned both. The CC is a bit darker delay, especially with longer repeats. The Toy is more neutral sounding. Delay time was close to being even, the modulation on the Toy does a bit more than the CC v1 I had. Toy is cheaper, if that matters. I'd probably take the CC over the Toy. But for $19 more, you can get a TC Electronics Repeater, or $45 more a Tech 21 DLA w/TT, and both of these delays are far, far superior in just about every way possible. That's what I would do (and did do) anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wjbratcher Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Toy is a pretty cool lo-fi delay. It will get you by for slap-back and very indistinct (ambient?) longer delay times -- except that it has a very annoying volume boost when you engage the pedal. On the plus side, it's a very neutral boost, but I find that it can add distortion to my amp when I'm not looking for it. I have only tried the CC in the store, so I can't give a reliable a/b. I am tempted to try one out because I see myself taking my Way Huge reissue Aqua Puss back to the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I didn't notice a volume boost with the Toy, but there is a mix knob, which should cure that problem, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LuckyBlackCat Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I didn't notice a volume boost with the Toy, but there is a mix knob, which should cure that problem, no? I've not played the Toy, but the Boy has the same issue. The Blend knob is designed so that at 12:00 there is no boost. But if you turn the blend down below noon, then you get the volume boost on your dry signal. That was one reason I did not like my Memory Boy. I have the CC, which I do like. I think the repeats are less noisy and the modulation is more subtle. If it matters to you, the Boy/Toy can go 100% wet while the CC cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 seems like the memory boy and deluxe memory box are big boxes of failflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 seems like the memory boy and deluxe memory box are big boxes of failflakes. they are, except for the killer sound quality, amazing features and super cheap prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 they are, except for the killer sound quality, amazing features and super cheap prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 get a used CC for sure. the toy does not sound good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I am enjoying a big bowl of Failflakes right now, delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 get a used CC for sure. the toy does not sound good at all. no doubt, if you don't like clearer repeats, much better sounding modulation, far more sounds options and expression pedal control steer clear of the boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 whatever bot. i had a mem toy that broke after 3 days of playing. when it did work it sounded like horrible {censored}. the modulation was especially poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 your cat looks constipated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 he's bluffing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I raise ....and call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 7, 2010 Members Share Posted May 7, 2010 I'm basing my opinion on a defective pedal ah, no wonder it doesn't make any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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