Members Rushfan2112 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have some questions about the Deluxe Memory Man I hope someone can answer. I see it come up on a lot of these pedalboards, so i'd like to learn a little more about it. 1. Max delay time? 2. How fast(think fast leslie) can the chorus go? How slow(think slow warble) can the vibrato go? 3. How does this built in preamp work? Can you still put the level high without getting it to overdrive? D. Is it worth the high price tag? What's a decent used price? 7. TB? How's the buffer if it's not? 9. How does it sound in front of an amp, as opposed to an effects loop? I plan on selling my Blues Junior and building a 5E3 Tweed Deluxe kit from somewhere, and selling my BYOC Delay for something. If it helps, I play rock n' roll, ambient/noise and all sorts of crap. I think I want the DMM (although I have never played it.) So if anyone could answer these questions for me, I would appreciate it very much. Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CS Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by Rushfan2112 I have some questions about the Deluxe Memory Man I hope someone can answer. I see it come up on a lot of these pedalboards, so i'd like to learn a little more about it.1. Max delay time?advertisedas 500ms but mine is 400ish.2. How fast(think fast leslie) can the chorus go? How slow(think slow warble) can the vibrato go?both effects have a fixed rate3. How does this built in preamp work? Can you still put the level high without getting it to overdrive? not with buckersD. Is it worth the high price tag? What's a decent used price?yes I dunno the prices in $ in USA7. TB? How's the buffer if it's not?later models TB, earlier models the preamp was on all the time9. How does it sound in front of an amp, as opposed to an effects loop?fantasticI plan on selling my Blues Junior and building a 5E3 Tweed Deluxe kit from somewhere, and selling my BYOC Delay for something. If it helps, I play rock n' roll, ambient/noise and all sorts of crap. I think I want the DMM (although I have never played it.) So if anyone could answer these questions for me, I would appreciate it very much.Robert. There's a demo vid on the EH page as well as sound clips. It's an amazing pedal and if you run one as well as say a DD3 then you're in delay utopia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wacopacco Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by CS There's a demo vid on the EH page as well as sound clips. It's an amazing pedal and if you run one as well as say a DD3 then you're in delay utopia. +1 i use a dd3 and a DMM. all the delay i could ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elliott Damage Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 the preamp is stupid, this pedal has zero headroom. It's also very noisey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 The Modulation control is more like a width control than a speed control. If you crank it high you just get seasick pitch bend, not a faster rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by wacopacco +1 i use a dd3 and a DMM. all the delay i could ever need. I am actually thinking about going with this setup.. I use the DMM + DL4.. i use the dl4 for echo and long delay. i'm thinking maybe a DD3 + DMM + something else for echo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members light years Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 its supposed to be 550msec but some or alot leave the factory with less time. it has just enough headroom but if yr pickups are hot then it will distort. there is no speed control for the chorus or vibrato. a mod for that and other things can be done by the guy who designed it howard davis. look him up in the search. i had an alignment dont to mine and he increased my time to the full 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by Elliott Damage this pedal has zero headroom. It's also very noisey. +1. Kept it for about 3 weeks but couldn't take the noise anymore. One of the most overhyped delay pedals here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JuneBugHunter Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 I use it it for my pre-pre-amp delay. So I can get those weird messed up tones. It's my most used pedal in my rig. Yeah the headroom is shakey, it clips way early but I like what it does when it clips a little. The EP I recorded recently with my band we used it extensively if you go here http://www.myspace.com/thebrillianceband and listen to "The Next Morning, half way through where the bass drums and lead guitar kick in it's me using JEM7VSBL>DMM>Triaxis>2:90>2x12 Avatar Cab I think it sounds fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Mine isn't too noisy and has plenty of headroom. I think these things are fairly inconsistent from unit to unit and to get the best out of it you almost have to have it tuned by Howard Davis unless you get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wacopacco Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 i think it largely depends on what pups your using. My tele has pretty low output pups so it's fine. Same with my strat. With my LP however (burstbucker V's, now known as burstbucker pro's), it does lose some headroom. If your after crystal clear delays dont go for the DMM. What it's for is nice warm analog cloudy grungy chorusy beutifull delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by wacopacco i think it largely depends on what pups your using. My tele has pretty low output pups so it's fine. Same with my strat. With my LP however (burstbucker V's, now known as burstbucker pro's), it does lose some headroom. If your after crystal clear delays dont go for the DMM. What it's for is nice warm analog cloudy grungy chorusy beutifull delays. Yeah its fussy with high output humbuckers apparently. Definitely not crystal clear either. But who gets an analog delay for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rushfan2112 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yeah, I play with P90's, so I assume it would distort. But I never keep the volume cranked on my guitar often. I didn't expect crystal clear delays. If I want that, I'll grab a digital delay. (Maybe a DD3! That seems to be popular here) I don't like this noise problem I hear, and not getting the full 550 ms isn't that great. I'll just have to play one. Any chance anyone here has tried some of these mods? (http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/mmmod.html) Or is Howard Davis the way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by Rushfan2112 Yeah, I play with P90's, so I assume it would distort. But I never keep the volume cranked on my guitar often. I didn't expect crystal clear delays. If I want that, I'll grab a digital delay. (Maybe a DD3! That seems to be popular here)I don't like this noise problem I hear, and not getting the full 550 ms isn't that great. I'll just have to play one. Any chance anyone here has tried some of these mods? (http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/mmmod.html) Or is Howard Davis the way to go? It might be just fine with P90's...and it definitely will if you send it to Howard. Howard Davis will cost more but he designed the freakin' thing so he can make it sound its best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rushfan2112 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by Wilbo26 It might be just fine with P90's...and it definitely will if you send it to Howard. Howard Davis will cost more but he designed the freakin' thing so he can make it sound its best. Yeah, I'd say so too.Now to play one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 I got my DMM used for $125, and I love it. You should get one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6StrngStrangler Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by ZeppelinPie792 I got my DMM used for $125, and I love it. You should get one too. I thought i got a good deal on mine $170.50 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by 6StrngStrangler I thought i got a good deal on mine $170.50 shipped I couldn't believe my eyes on craiglist at first, but then I emailed the guy and it was still available. I went down check ed it out and took it home. I made a thread about it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6StrngStrangler Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 I remeber the thread now, I got a good deal for a EHX Wiggler on Craigslist, $90 sold it on ebay for $140 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff +1. Kept it for about 3 weeks but couldn't take the noise anymore. One of the most overhyped delay pedals here. you must have gotten a retarded one.. Mine is amazing, i love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by 6StrngStrangler I remeber the thread now, I got a good deal for a EHX Wiggler on Craigslist, $90 sold it on ebay for $140 shipped. I want to sell it so I can afford a car, but I can't. I love it so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac102 Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 I just picked up a used stereo memory man and couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by mrweems you must have gotten a retarded one.. Mine is amazing, i love it I exchanged it for another - so I had two within this time period. Same results = noisy pedal with no headroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members light years Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 ^ thats wierd. mine is noisey to but you know, analog:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted January 8, 2007 Members Share Posted January 8, 2007 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff I exchanged it for another - so I had two within this time period. Same results = noisy pedal with no headroom. well i am very sorrywhich model?Ext chord or Pwr supply? I have the power supply one and it makes zero noise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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