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Tape Delay Pedals

Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe

The Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe Echo is "an exact reproduction of the iconic 1970’s Maestro Echoplex EP-3 – the only difference is that there is no tape!" - check it out! From the 22 volt power rail, to the JFET preamp, to the mixer stage, to the high gain silicon…Click on the title for more

Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe

NUX Duotime Dual Stereo Delay Engine

For those among you who love ping pong - the delay variety - the NUX Duotime is a multi-mode, Stereo, dual delay engine with simple controls and a very affordable price tag. It also comes with a Loop mode and includes Tap Tempo functionality. The five modes cover all the basics,…Click on the title for more

NUX Duotime Dual Stereo Delay Engine

Polarbear Effects Raposa Psych Delay

The PT2399 is source of never ending inspiration for creative boutique pedal companies interested in delay circuit, and the Polarbear Effects Raposa is a noteworthy tape echo-style addition to the family of pedals employing this chip. The Raposa delivers repeats as an old tape echo machine would, letting you…Click on the title for more

Polarbear Effects Raposa Psych Delay

New at NAMM: Cusack Music Rebound

The Cusack Music Rebound offers multiple delay options in one box with its 8 programable presets. Tape Delay: A warm and organic delay that simulates the sound of a vintage tape machine. Digi Pong: A digital delay that alternates between the left and right channels, creating a ping pong effect.…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM: Cusack Music Rebound

Chase Bliss Audio Generation Loss MkII

We celebrated in this very blog several of the pedals by Cooper FX, a one-man "cult" builder whose devices were constantly sold out. One of the biggest fans of this manufacturer is Chase Bliss Audio's Joel Korte, who has never been shy about his affinity for the Cooper FX Generation…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Audio Generation Loss MkII

Bleak District Electric Tapescape

As apparent from our article about the best tape echo pedals on the market, the character imparted by magnetic tape to the sounds recorded on it has been inspiring more than one effect builder, and the Bleak District Electric Tapescape is an interesting new entry in this niche. The peculiar…Click on the title for more

Bleak District Electric Tapescape

Fjord Fuzz Loke Tape Echo

If you think that Fjord Fuzz's pedals look all the same and they are all fuzz pedals - "because it's in the name!" - you are at once quite right and quite wrong, although the Norwegian company sure makes a LOT of fuzzes! Enter the Fjord Fuzz Loke, a very…Click on the title for more

Fjord Fuzz Loke Tape Echo

UAFX Orion Tape Echo

The UAFX Orion, probably the most interesting among the four pedals released by Universal Audio in the launch of their Compacts line, encapsulates the Echoplex-inspired EP-III algorithm taken from the UAFX Starlight, with expanded voicing thanks to a three-way toggle and a more affordable price tag. The three modes simulate the…Click on the title for more

UAFX Orion Tape Echo

Best Mini Delay Pedals in 2023: Compare Price and Features

Updated on 01.26.2021 – For a more comprehensive article about delays organized by type, see our Best Delay Pedals article. Please use our affiliate links when you are ready to buy! [lwptoc numeration="romannested" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to jump)" toggle="1" labelShow="show" labelHide="hide" titleFontSize="125%" itemsFontSize="110%" skipHeadingLevel="h1,h2" skipHeadingText="A Guide to the Best…Click on the title for more

Best Mini Delay Pedals in 2023: Compare Price and Features

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Rerun Tape Delay

Part of the growing family of the Pico series, the Electro-Harmonix Pico Rerun is a tape-style echo in mini format delivering delay from 8ms to 3s. It doesn't only emulate the warmth of the vintage tape delays of yesteryear, but also the saturation those units' preamp imparted to the tone,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Rerun Tape Delay

The 3 Best Delay Pedals per Type, in 2023

This page provides in-depth advice to musicians who are researching the best delay pedals for their needs, through an approach a little more involved than a top 10 list. "Why not a simple top 10?" - you may ask. Because delays are not all created equal. There are hundreds, if…Click on the title for more

The 3 Best Delay Pedals per Type, in 2023

Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo

The Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo is a stereo pedal that encapsulates the essence of the ’70s Roland Tape Echo into an almost compact case, adding extra features like presets, dual stereo effects, tap tempo, a momentary footswitch function, and doubled delay times that allow creating rhythmic subdivisions…Click on the title for more

Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo