Detail 01
Analog delay circuit
Repeats lose treble and clarity as they decay, so echoes sit behind the dry note instead of competing.
Product detailSKU #1274034486335
Electro-HarmonixMemory Boy Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Analog bucket-brigade delay pedal with expression control. For players who want warm, degrading repeats and hands-on modulation rather than a clean digital echo.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ambient and post-rock players layering repeats under sustained chords
- Guitarists chasing warm analog echo that darkens with each repeat
- Anyone wanting real-time delay sweeps via an expression pedal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing exact, pristine digital repeats or long delay times
- Anyone wanting tap tempo or preset storage
- Pedalboards tight on space — the enclosure is wide
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
4.02" x 2.24" x 4.72" footprint
Wider than a standard compact pedal. Measure your board row before committing to a spot.
Detail 03
Modulation control
Adds pitch wobble to the repeats. Small amounts thicken the delay; more gets seasick and chorus-like.
Detail 04
Expression pedal input
Lets you sweep delay time with your foot mid-song for pitch-bending runaway effects.
Detail 05
Under $150
Analog delay at a price where most competitors are digital. The trade is shorter delay time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a 9V supply — an adapter and expression pedal are separate purchases
- 02Analog delay time is limited; long ambient washes need feedback, not long repeats
- 03Runaway self-oscillation is easy to trigger — set feedback carefully at volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this true analog delay?
Yes. The repeats are processed by an analog bucket-brigade circuit, which is why each one gets darker and slightly grainier than the last.
02Can I use an expression pedal with it?
Yes. There's an expression input for sweeping delay time in real time, which produces pitch-shifting warble as the delay line stretches.
03Does it run on a battery?
It takes a 9V supply. A power adapter is not included, so budget for one or a free slot on your board's supply.
04Will it do long ambient delays?
Not long ones. Analog delay time is limited compared to digital. You build ambience by raising feedback for more repeats, not by stretching the delay time.
Reference
Full specifications
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- 4.02 inch x 2.24 inch x 4.72 inch
