Delay is a time-based guitar effect that produces echoes or repetitions of the original signal after a certain amount of time has passed. It works by recording the incoming audio signal and then playing it back with a slight delay, creating the perception of multiple instances of the sound occurring over time. Delay pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as delay time, feedback (the number of repeats), and level (the volume of the delayed signal). By manipulating these controls, guitarists can create a wide range of delay effects, from subtle ambiance to rhythmic patterns and spacious soundscapes. Delay is commonly used in various music genres, including rock, pop, ambient, and electronic music, to add depth, dimension, and texture to guitar solos, rhythm parts, and atmospheric passages. Popular delay pedal models include the TC Electronic Flashback, Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, and Strymon Timeline.
Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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SILOS – MULTI-GENERATIONAL TIME REFLECTION DEVICE
£179.55
Delay effect pedal Hypnotic Edition Two global operating modes Dealy with three modes Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch technology Buffered bypass with tails Time, repeats, mix and preset controls Tap Tempo Footswitch Dimensions (L x W x H): 127 x 67 x 59 mm Hand-made in the USA
£209.99
Digital delay & reverb in one pedal – with 1.5 seconds of delay time Independent control over delay and/or reverb effects Flexi-Switch allows for momentary and traditional latching-style switching from a single footswitch All-analog dry signal path Silent soft-touch switching | True Bypass
£226.15
Reverb effect pedal Weight: 400 g Blue Magenta Custom Version Atmospheric, spreading, huge and magical reverb sounds 9 selectable modes change the function of the drag controller (Unquantized, Unquantized with Slew, Unquantized Volt/Octave, Chromatic Scale, Minor Scale, Major Scale (Lydian), Pentatonic Scale, Octaves & Fifths, Octaves) With activat…
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Gives your signal extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retains all of the natural nuances and character of your amplifier. Two distinct clipping modes that are both exceptionally responsive to playing dynamics: Germanium and Silicon Germanium mode delivers a softer, more rounded response with tamed highs and lower output….
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