Members Chezdon Posted March 26, 2008 Members Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi, I want a delay pedal to use with my reverb pedal to beef up my solos. Metal/Rock solos. I had an AD9 - Ibanez analog but wasn't too keen on it so sold it. Which pedal do I want? Suggestions welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReckedTrek Posted March 26, 2008 Members Share Posted March 26, 2008 Do you want a long echo/delay for playing slower stuff, or a tight doubling delay just to thicken the tone. Or both at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allth3s4me Posted March 26, 2008 Members Share Posted March 26, 2008 I would definitely kept that Ibanez delay, it's amazing for thickening solos. That's what I was going to suggest. Ibanez/Maxon analogs are simply the best out there for solos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReckedTrek Posted March 26, 2008 Members Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'ver had good luck with analogs (DMM) and digitals (DD3 in particular in my case). Obviously the two sound nothing alike, but they each did/do the trick. I have an AD9 (original, not RI) and I haven't been that impressed with it for the tight thickening sound. It'd good for other stuff (IMO) but not that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justintee Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 i use my DMM blending in only a little wet signal.. works great. when i had the dd-6 i used that with tap-tempo to good effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 If you didn't like the Ibanez, you're probably not going to like many analog delays. If you can find one, get a used Boss RV-3. There's one in spam thread, I believe. It does a killer delay/reverb combo, and then you can kick your verb pedal to the curb and save some pedalboard space. For stuff that's currently in production, check out the Boss RE-20. It's got a delay & verb combo, and is getting lots of praise 'round these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 If you didn't like the Ibanez, you're probably not going to like many analog delays. If you can find one, get a used Boss RV-3. There's one in spam thread, I believe. It does a killer delay/reverb combo, and then you can kick your verb pedal to the curb and save some pedalboard space.For stuff that's currently in production, check out the Boss RE-20. It's got a delay & verb combo, and is getting lots of praise 'round these parts. Cheers, I'll see if I can find one. There was just something about the AD9 I didn't like. Can't put my finger on it because it was a while ago I sold it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cheers, I'll see if I can find one. There was just something about the AD9 I didn't like. Can't put my finger on it because it was a while ago I sold it now.The one in the spam thread is mine :poke:pm me, because if I don't sell it soon it's going on ebay :eekphil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReckedTrek Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 If you didn't like the Ibanez, you're probably not going to like many analog delays. If you can find one, get a used Boss RV-3. There's one in spam thread, I believe. It does a killer delay/reverb combo, and then you can kick your verb pedal to the curb and save some pedalboard space.The RV3 is a great idea if you like digital. I have a RV3 laying around. I'm gonna give it a try, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubetonez Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cheers, I'll see if I can find one. There was just something about the AD9 I didn't like. Can't put my finger on it because it was a while ago I sold it now. Where did you have it in the chain? If you use an amp's distortion channel, most folks don't care for having delay in front of distortion, in that case it usually sounds better in the amp's fx loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Nuh uh used it in the FX loop. Not sure if I like digital but I guess I'll find out! A discontinued pedal doesn't really lose its value does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musickbox Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 I don't think the RV3 would be good to beef up your sound. I would try the Carbon Copy. I use it for that Gilmour type sound. It's a good price and most Guitar Centers have one in stock. Worth trying before shelling out 200+ dollars. But I definitely think the "darker" sounding analog delays might be the right choice. Also look into the Malekko E300 Dark. It has trail mode, which is nice for analog delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just want a delay that will work well with distortion. 80's metal kinda thing ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just want a delay that will work well with distortion. 80's metal kinda thing ya know? Most metal guys in the 80's were using digital delays. A Boss DD2 or 3 would work perfectly for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Most metal guys in the 80's were using digital delays. A Boss DD2 or 3 would work perfectly for that.Cool cheers, you're the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 They look expensive...! Any of the Boss pedals? DD3/5/6? I've also seen the Memory Man's supposed to be good...too many to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bradberry00 Posted March 28, 2008 Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 For what you're wanting the boss DD-3 would be better than a 5/6, and cheaper. I would say the DD-3 or the Digitech Digidelay would be your best bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReckedTrek Posted March 28, 2008 Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 I just want a delay that will work well with distortion. 80's metal kinda thing ya know? 80's metal tone was completely NOT about analog. This also explains why the AD9 didn't work out for you. The dd3 is a good (and affordable) option if you want delay alone. The RV3 may not be bad, still. It gives you delay (alone), reverb (alone) and the 2 togther depending on which Mode you have it in. I've heard decent things about the Digitech X series digital dealy, but have never used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heineken Posted March 28, 2008 Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 +1 on the DD-3. And then preferably a old Japanese one or a DD-2. They just sound warmer as the newer ones. I have a DD-2 on my board that i use exclusively for leads. I really prefer digital delays for solo's and stuff because they are much clearer and don't get muddy. I also have a EHX DMM on my board for soundscapes and ambient clean stuff. Which i find analog delay's much more usefull for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chezdon Posted March 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 80's metal tone was completely NOT about analog. This also explains why the AD9 didn't work out for you. The dd3 is a good (and affordable) option if you want delay alone. The RV3 may not be bad, still. It gives you delay (alone), reverb (alone) and the 2 togther depending on which Mode you have it in. I've heard decent things about the Digitech X series digital dealy, but have never used one.Cool. I have a reverb pedal which I pretty much use all the time so the delay will be there add depth to the solos. Thanks for the replies guys I'll check out the DD2/3's. Explains why I didn't like my analog delay, woopsie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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