Detail 01
Analog delay circuit
Each repeat loses top end and gets darker, so echoes fade back and stop competing with what you're playing.
Product detailSKU #1274228082178
MXRM169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
dynamicambientpost rockshoegaze
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Analog delay pedal from MXR. For guitarists who want warm, fading repeats that sit behind the dry signal rather than digital, note-perfect echoes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ambient, post-rock and shoegaze players building washes behind chords
- Adding depth and space to clean parts and leads
- Players who want repeats that decay instead of staying present
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing pristine, note-for-note digital repeats
- Players wanting long loop times for layered phrase building
- Tight budgets — basic slapback is available for much less
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
Analog rather than digital
Repeats are softer and less defined. Under heavy gain that's a benefit; for rhythmic precision it isn't.
Detail 03
Touch responsive repeats
Delay level tracks how hard you play, so dynamics carry into the echoes instead of flattening out.
Detail 04
Mid-tier price point
You're paying for the analog signal path, not for presets, tap tempo or screen-based menus.
Detail 05
Standard pedal enclosure
Takes one slot on a board plus one 9V output. Plan the space before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan a free 9V output and a board slot before it arrives
- 02Place it after gain pedals so repeats stay clear, not distorted
- 03Set feedback low first — analog delay self-oscillates fast past halfway
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Analog or digital delay — which should I get?
Analog if you want repeats that darken and sit behind your playing. Digital if you want clear, accurate echoes or precise rhythmic delays. This is analog.
02Where does delay go in my signal chain?
After distortion and overdrive, usually near the end of the chain before reverb. Putting delay before gain makes each repeat get distorted and turns to mush.
03Is this good for ambient playing?
Yes. Darkening analog repeats stack into washes rather than cluttering, which is why it turns up in ambient, post-rock and shoegaze rigs.
04Can I use it in an amp effects loop?
Yes, and it's often better there — the loop sits after the amp's preamp gain, so your repeats stay clean instead of being distorted.
