Detail 01
Analog delay
Each repeat gets darker and softer than the last, so echoes sit under the dry signal instead of competing.
Product detailSKU #1274034486441
Electro-HarmonixDeluxe Memory Man XO Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
dynamicambientpost rockshoegaze
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Analog bucket-brigade delay with modulation, in a mid-priced pedal. For players who want warm repeats that decay into the background rather than clean digital echoes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ambient and post-rock players building washed-out repeat layers
- Shoegaze rhythm parts where repeats need to blur, not click
- Players who want delay that reacts to picking dynamics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing exact, pristine digital repeats
- Players wanting tap tempo or long multi-second delay times
- Tight pedalboards — this is a wide 4.72-inch enclosure
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Modulation on the repeats
Adds chorus-like movement to the delayed signal, which is what makes long trails sound like a wash rather than distinct echoes.
Detail 03
4.72 x 2.52 x 5.71 inch enclosure
Wider and deeper than a standard compact pedal. Plan the board layout around it before ordering.
Detail 04
9V operation
Runs off a standard pedalboard supply, but analog delay chips draw more current than a basic overdrive.
Detail 05
Touch-sensitive response
Repeat character shifts with pick attack, so dynamics stay part of the performance instead of being flattened.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply in the box — budget for a 9V adapter or board output
- 02Check the current draw against your supply's per-output rating first
- 03Measure your board: the footprint is larger than a standard compact pedal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have tap tempo?
No. You set delay time by ear with the knob, which suits ambient and wash sounds more than tempo-locked rhythmic delay.
02Can I run it on a battery?
It's a 9V pedal, but analog delay draws enough current that a dedicated adapter or board supply is the practical choice.
03Why do the repeats get darker?
That's how analog delay works. Each pass loses high end, so trails fade into the mix instead of stacking up harshly.
04Will it fit a small pedalboard?
At 4.72 by 5.71 inches it takes up roughly two compact pedal slots. Measure before committing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 4.72 inch x 2.52 inch x 5.71 inch
