The Old Blood Noise Bathing Liminal Delay from is not just another delay pedal—it’s a sonic exploration tool that defies traditional categorization. Combining delay, phaser, and reverb-like textures, it creates an immersive, ever-shifting soundscape that exists in a liminal space—somewhere between familiar effects and something entirely new.
The term “liminal” refers to a transitional or in-between state—neither fully one thing nor another. In sound design, this means effects that blur boundaries, creating dreamlike, ambiguous, and evolving textures. The Bathing pedal embodies this by morphing between:
- Delay (repeats that can smear into reverb-like washes)
- Phaser/Flanger (via all-pass filter stages that modulate the signal)
- Multi-tap reverb (diffused, scattered echoes)
At its heart, the Bathing Liminal Delay uses a central delay line processed through multiple all-pass filter stages (adjustable from 2 to 12). These stages reshape the repeats, producing anything from tight phase modulation (at short delay times) to diffused, cascading echoes (at longer settings).
Key controls include:
- Time: Sets the central delay tempo.
- Stages: Adjusts the number of all-pass filters, intensifying modulation or diffusion.
- Feedback: Controls echo resonance and decay.
- Filter: Shapes tone from dark to bright.
- Modulation (Rate/Depth/Shape): An LFO adds movement, with stereo offset for wide, swirling effects.
Beyond its unique delay processing, the Bathing pedal offers:
- Stereo I/O – For immersive spatial effects.
- Dimension Control – A subtle stereo chorus for added depth.
- Dry/Wet Mix – Perfect for blending in just the right amount of surrealism.
- Presets & MIDI – Save and recall sounds via footswitch or MIDI, with expression pedal support for real-time tweaking.
This pedal is ideal for ambient musicians, experimental guitarists, and synth producers who crave textural, evolving sounds. Whether you want soft, phase-shifted repeats or dense, smeared ambience, the Bathing Liminal Delay invites you to dive deep into uncharted sonic territory.
If you’re tired of conventional delays and seek something hypnotic, unpredictable, and richly textured, this is your gateway to the liminal.
