Detail 01
Delay bypass
The delay can be switched off while the filter and overdrive remain in the signal path.
Product detailSKU #1500000474619
Erica SynthsZen Delay Hardware Effects Unit
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Zen Delay is a stereo hardware delay processor with 1ms to 4,000ms of delay time, four delay algorithms, MIDI-clock sync, and a dedicated tap-tempo control. The delay path combines digital processing with analog filtering and a tube overdrive stage, so the unit can also be used with the delay bypassed for filter-and-drive processing alone. Its direct physical controls suit players and producers who want to adjust time, feedback, mix, cutoff, resonance, and drive while working.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Synchronizing stereo delay patterns to MIDI clock or manually tapped tempo.
- Using one processor for delay, filter, and tube-overdrive signal treatment.
- Working hands-on with large controls during live performance or studio sound design.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Balanced stereo XLR outputs
The unit provides separate balanced left and right audio outputs.
Detail 03
Clock divisions
Tap tempo or clock can be divided as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or multiplied by four.
Detail 04
Configurable control input
It can be assigned for a bypass footswitch or tap-tempo control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio input is stereo, and the main outputs are balanced XLR.
- 02A universal 110–240V AC adapter is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Zen Delay sync to external tempo?
Yes. BPM synchronization is available through DIN5 MIDI clock, and there is also a dedicated tap-tempo button.
02Which delay modes are available?
Tape, digital, tape ping-pong, and digital ping-pong vintage modes are listed.
03Can it be used without delay?
Yes. The dedicated delay-bypass function retains filter and overdrive processing.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 5Hz–24kHz
- Sampling Frequency
- 24-bit/48kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Input
- Configurable control input for bypass footswitch and tap tempo
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
6 detailsConnections & power
- Power Adapter
- Universal AC adapter 110–240V included
- Audio Inputs
- Stereo audio inputs
- Input Amplification
- Adjustable input gain up to +20dB
- Audio Outputs
- Stereo balanced XLR outputs
- Power Supply
- 12V DC center-positive power supply
- MIDI Input
- Standard DIN5 MIDI input
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 6.39
10 detailsOther
- Tap Tempo
- Dedicated tap tempo button
- Time Divisions
- 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and ×4 of clock or tap tempo
- Filter
- Stereo highpass filter
- Delay Time Range
- 1ms to 4,000ms
- Product Type
- Stereo delay effects processor
- Clock Sync
- BPM synchronization via MIDI clock and tap tempo
- Model
- Zen Delay
- Delay Off
- Dedicated delay bypass function allowing filter and overdrive only
- Delay Algorithms
- Tape, digital, tape ping-pong and digital ping-pong vintage
- Overdrive
- Tube overdrive circuit
