IBANEZ ECHO SHIFTER MXR CARBON COPY $ 150 EACH
Last , but certainly not least , is delay . Everybody needs some delay on their board . You don ’ t need to be an ambient aficionado to appreciate delay , and having one on your board will allow you to dial in faux-reverb , dramatic solo tones , and staccato rhythmic patterns that punctuate and drive songs . Because we ’ re going allanalog , and because this board needs to be freaking awesome , I ’ ve listed both classic and quirky choices : the MXR Carbon Copy and the Ibanez Echo Shifter , respectively . If there ’ s an analog , tap tempo delay that has more features or looks cooler than the Echo Shifter , I haven ’ t found it . With a max delay time of one second , along with modulation and oscillation that can be switched in and out of the circuit , the Echo Shifter is for sonic explorers looking to craft wildly creative tones and textures . Did I mention it has tap tempo ? If you don ’ t need all the bells and whistles , and are after something more subtle and traditional , the MXR Carbon Copy is the answer . An instant classic upon its release , the Carbon Copy has found its way onto the pedalboards of seasoned pros and bedroom rockers alike , and for good reason . The warm , dark repeats and subtle modulation add depth and emotion to every note , hearkening back to the analog delays from decades ago .
An analog board doesn ’ t have to be a wildly expensive endeavor . There are plenty of quality analog options available , and we must not forget them , no matter how tantalizing digital options become . If you ’ re like me , you don ’ t swear any allegiance to certain types of technology ; I enjoy a healthy variety of analog and digital devices . But in honor of simpler times , it ’ s a lot of fun to go into old-school mode , and limiting yourself to what is now dated technology can actually be incredibly inspiring . So what are you waiting for ? Get out there and put that mini board together .
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IBANEZ ECHO SHIFTER MXR CARBON COPY $ 150 EACH
Last , but certainly not least , is delay . Everybody needs some delay on their board . You don ’ t need to be an ambient aficionado to appreciate delay , and having one on your board will allow you to dial in faux-reverb , dramatic solo tones , and staccato rhythmic patterns that punctuate and drive songs . Because we ’ re going allanalog , and because this board needs to be freaking awesome , I ’ ve listed both classic and quirky choices : the MXR Carbon Copy and the Ibanez Echo Shifter , respectively . If there ’ s an analog , tap tempo delay that has more features or looks cooler than the Echo Shifter , I haven ’ t found it . With a max delay time of one second , along with modulation and oscillation that can be switched in and out of the circuit , the Echo Shifter is for sonic explorers looking to craft wildly creative tones and textures . Did I mention it has tap tempo ? If you don ’ t need all the bells and whistles , and are after something more subtle and traditional , the MXR Carbon Copy is the answer . An instant classic upon its release , the Carbon Copy has found its way onto the pedalboards of seasoned pros and bedroom rockers alike , and for good reason . The warm , dark repeats and subtle modulation add depth and emotion to every note , hearkening back to the analog delays from decades ago .
An analog board doesn ’ t have to be a wildly expensive endeavor . There are plenty of quality analog options available , and we must not forget them , no matter how tantalizing digital options become . If you ’ re like me , you don ’ t swear any allegiance to certain types of technology ; I enjoy a healthy variety of analog and digital devices . But in honor of simpler times , it ’ s a lot of fun to go into old-school mode , and limiting yourself to what is now dated technology can actually be incredibly inspiring . So what are you waiting for ? Get out there and put that mini board together .
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