All user reviews for the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man Mk4

Well, this is an analog delay pedal. Everything is analog; no digital connections or midi. You basically have analog delay and some modulation that can be added in. Your knobs include delay time, feedback, mix, level, chorus/ vibrato level, a chorus/ vibrato toggle switch, a power switch, stomp switch, and input jack, direct out jack, and echo out jack.

UTILIZATION

Getting good sounds is pretty easy. Without going into the actual sounds, there is a little bit of a learning curve as far as how to set the level and mix knobs. The pedal likes to overload a little, but that is somewhat characteristic of the pedal itself. This can be avoided with less hot pickups. It's a very simple pedal overall.

SOUND QUALITY

Ok, so sound quality! This is where it is at for analog delay. Nobody else does the Memory Man like a real Memory Man. Just lush, organic, clear, warm analog delay. Nothing else comes close. Really what sells this pedal to me is the modulation effect. It sounds so good! You can dial in very subtle chorus or vibrato, or you can take it over the top! Your tone is gonna be affected a little, but in a very musical way. With EH pedals, there is always going to be somewhat of a give and take, but the end result is usually well worth the compromise.

OVERALL OPINION

I love this pedal! My only gripes are that it is sensitive to hot pickups and that it is huge! They have discontinued the model I own, and I doubt the new ones sound the same. But I still love it. If something were to happen to it, I would have to snag another one. This isn't a pedal I use all of the time, but it is one of those pedals that I have grown to need in certain circumstances. I should add that I own lots of other delay pedals, but this one is one that is very special.

What about the best analog delay of all time ...
you want the sound of U2? it is for you then. just rgler the delay and put on Pusch vibrato (tremolo with a lightweight chorus)
effects: delay until 550m, chorus and vibrato
connections: jack in, jack out, jack in TRUE BYPASS (without activating the foot)
no breath: c is the analog.
I put a 9 because that is embtant, c is the led "overload" which indicates a saturation ventielle signal. Exceeds the line after two volumes, it switches on a Garlands
ca n not alter the sound but Gnant at first hand.

UTILIZATION

Simple: 4 potentiometers
rgalge volume of the effect (or vibrato chorus 2 but not at the same tps), delay, feedback, blend (volume of ammorce) and level.

its use requires time to adapt because it is fairly comprehensive. it takes a few hours to master the craft.
the manual is in English and says nothing n (a habit EHX) ...
9 / 10 pr the manual and the complexity of the beast.

SOUND QUALITY

Or to give the volume and rhythm of the atmosphere in the solos.

Personal j dja have a small clone EHX chorus (which is no better but no diffrent and adapted my game) j cho uses a short delay and a lightweight vibrato (Listen to Pride u2, c is the same)
no souffle.n not alter the sound of the guitar. (Like some of the ...)

OVERALL OPINION

Here, excellent but compiqu. I would say the man strommory (model infrieur this one) would certainly MRIT a 10 for its simplicity and its effect stro. (And cheaper +)
but hey, instead of buying your jewelry companions you buy deluxe (it shines, but not good)

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Everything is said above. I note 10 becaufe the essence of what I was looking for is l. The tap tempo and other nonsense such as a delay of over 500ms, n I'm really not not need. I was looking for an analog delay, short, with a very slight modulation chorus, so I could not fall for the best features.

UTILIZATION

Ultra simple, I had the sound I wanted with no problem. The knobs are precise.

SOUND QUALITY

Bon bah l a t for me the ultimate happiness. J have more delay, more bosses, line 6, a lot of delay in plugs in also, they have in common is that they are all c digital or digital. Caution c is a purely personal opinion, the analog delay t was a revelation and turned my sound, it will biensur not the case for everyone, bcp prefer digital or digital to analog, c is completely different. For my part c is more than happy for I have the audio delay that suits me perfectly.
It is placed in the effects loop of my ENGL, just after a noise suppressor, it is perfectly in place and provides a unique color my sound, c j is the foot in asking so much before you buy.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had four days, what I like most c is the sound it simply, the less I see it, can be the size of the pedal which is pretty impressive, c is really to say what thing lol. J got a lot of digital delay and digital, I have in a lot of bosses like the digital half rack c dub sound is pure, but of all the delay that I've had c is really the man for me is memory best, c is really a revelation in my sound, it is incomparable with the sound that I had last week lol.
Remember the Assayer before you buy because it is very special and this delay will not fit everyone I aurra accused

It's an analog delay with chorus and vibrato
An output end and output bypass
One may regret the absence of store individual parameters, but with time are quickly find SETTINGS.

UTILIZATION

Setting the bug of course depends on what you do, but you can get a vibrato or chorus effect without delay, a delay with or without modulation
Depending on the settings of the delay, starting from a spring reverb type has a long delay of approximately 500ms with a possible repetition to infinity.
knob the level can also boost the sound
For my part, several hours of manipulation and I was at the top to extract all of its capabilities.

SOUND QUALITY

La, we touch the essential question.
It is not just an analog delay with a very great quality but it also affects a part.
The sound that comes out as setting gives color to the sound without equivalent.
U2 guitarist used it a lot even though he now uses a digital modulation delay.
Excellent sound is truly exceptional warmth and storage.
Object must-have especially if you like the sound of U2.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had six months and I use a 50% of my time.
Superb pedal, one of my best.
Very solid metal casing but a bit cumbersome.
The quality / price is very good for me.
I do it again this choice without problem.
EHX Congratulations!

It is a delay with modulation (chorus and vibrato, selectable), fully analog.

UTILIZATION

The use of this pedal needs to look at the settings, including the blend, a parameter that determines the amount of effect (corresponding to the 'wet').
An unusual setting for this type of effect, Level, allows, as its name suggests to adjust the input level, useful if there are to use it for anything other than a guitar. on the other hand, chiader careful to adjust because it has a significant impact on the overall level!
The connector on the rear allows to separate (or not) the sound dry (that is to say without fx) of the effect itself. Great for lovers of all kinds of routings.
The big plus of this pedal is the ability to modulate the effect, giving it a vintage sound beautiful. Can be assayed this modulation (chorus or vibrato, to choose from, but I have a strong preference for vibrato) to his liking.

In short, everything was very well thought out.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is sublime! I am a big fan of The Edge, I feel like I hear Unforgettalbe The Fire in my amp. Moreover, it is one of the most famous users of this pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

Since his purchase there about six months, I can not do without. I am working on an album, I've been everywhere! and yet not delay pedals that I miss, such as Boss. But there's really no comparison.
For the latest recalcitrant: the MemoryMan is modeled in the Line6 DL4 of.

Go for it!

Legendary analog delay with modulation of the signal can delay (or vibrato chorus)

UTILIZATION

Config 'hyper simple knobs Level (gain), Blend (mix between the basic sound and sound-delay), Feedback, Delay and Chorus / Vibrato

you get used to in less time than it takes to say!
not need manual!

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of Analog Delay par excellence!

The delay is rich, dynamic, and when pressed on the feedback, the pedals of self-oscillates Manir monstrous, use only with a modration, attention to the speakers!
on the other hand, like any analog delay, time is short: 550m max ... but can be enough for many use ...

on the other hand, a large default: when used with a guitar so good, but with my keyboards, rhythms, etc ... botes (d between any line), saturated background with lots of background noise and wind, etc ... not top this type of use ...

So I put him two notes: 9 / 10 for the guitar, but 2 / 10 for the rest

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using less than a year, and I love the effects and crazy sotriques that can occur with the wild swings, most feedback, the powerful cho trs s 'true by becoming hyper-dull (long live the Dub), it's really a standard pedals ... and not just a delay ...
the top is when you can manipulate it by hand in real time, it becomes coupte the capacity of the machine ...

on the other hand, try it before buying, because it has a strong personali which will not please everyone ... and when the instruments that use a line spacing and flee .... prf ground him one better adapted pedals ..

Does everything said. We like or not like the look cool, retro, standard.
Personal love ...

UTILIZATION

We must spend some time to master the bte but overall no particular concern.

SOUND QUALITY

Its level then you type in the Balze.

EHX is a world ... The sound is space, deep. The time limit is short trs which cre a kind of standard rverb.
The knobs are interactive trs, the combinations are many astonishment despite the short time trs. We can thus move from a nice rverb cho fat and creepy (especially via the chorus / vibrato).
Be careful not to push back the feedback I got screwed ... When not expect a surprise.

In short, a sound we like it or not but that does not leave indiffrent.

OVERALL OPINION

Mythical gniale!

This is an all analog echo with a very useful modulation section

1/4" in, out, and dry output

takes a 24volt power supply

UTILIZATION

This pedal is a about as simple as it gets. All analog knob turning goodness just plug in your cables, set your mix, delay time, and you're off

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of this pedal is absolutely amazing. I own a lot of delays and this big box is right up there with the best of them. The repeats have this beautiful decay that allows the delay to sit perfectly in the song. Most digital delays and some analog have to be perfectly set with the tempo of the song to sound good but the memory man just blends in no matter what. Of course you can also get crazy with the repeats and get yourself into self oscillation or the wonderful sound of being right on the verge of oscillation.

I have not found a delay with a better sounding modulation section. The subtle movement you can get in the repeats just makes the effect that much more thick. It is so much more natural sounding then adding a chorus pedal to your sound. More extreme settings get you into sea-sickness territory. Not really all that useable but it's fun anyway

OVERALL OPINION

For real analog echo it's hard to beat this pedal. There are others with more options and longer delay times but the simplicity of this is part of the charm. The only downside for some would be the power supply, size, and the older models have an always on preamp. Most of my other pedals take standard 9v power so having one wall wart is not a big issue and the size of the pedal allows you to control some of the knobs with your feet while you play.

If these were not rising in price I would definitely buy another one to keep as a spare. The newer offerings from Electro harmonix just don't have the sound this big box does

This is a new find for me, a great analog delay pedal! It has a 1/4" and two outputs, one with a wet signal and one dry. It has no midi connections, can't be edited on a Mac or PC, and is not rackable as it's a pedal. I've used in on guitar but it could definitely be used on vocals or bass or keys if connected right.

UTILIZATION

This pedal is really easy to use, and has a number of knobs to help control and shape the sound. There is a blend knob which helps blend or separate the dry signal that enters the pedal from the processed signal. The level knob controls the volume of the delay that comes in the mix. The feedback knob controls how long the delay will repeat, or feed back. The chorus/vibrato pedal controls the amount of those effects in the mix, and the depth knob controls the rate of modulation. The delay knob controls the delay time, or speed of the delay. I bought it used and didn't get a manual, so I don't know how effective the manual is.

SOUND QUALITY

I mainly use this pedal with electric guitar, but I've tried it on keys as well, and it works great in either context. The amp does color the sound pretty well, but I don't think it's too drastic. A delay unit, in my opinion, is supposed to color the sound pretty heavily. I really like the sounds that you can get out of this amp. The tones range from a beefy slapback delay to a cavernous wall of noise. Heavy manipulation of the knobs can allow for some really exotic and crazy sounds as well. The range of this thing is pretty great, and unlike a lot of digital delays it doesn't end up swallowing your whole signal. One thing I will mention is the fact that the pedal does have a preamp that colors the sound, but I generally haven't had an issue where this has been a bad thing. I

OVERALL OPINION

I love the purity of the delay on this thing. Almost any analog delay is preferable to digital in my book, but this pedal really steps above and beyond. I think that it's a bit pricey for a delay, usually around $300, so it's definitely an investment. If you absolutely need a delay pedal and don't have that kind of money, look elsewhere, but if you're willing to save up for the best, go for this.

The Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man is an analog effect pedal that has an echo, chorus and vibrato effect. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs and also has a 1/4 inch echo out for sending the echo to a separate amp. It is not rackable as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The Deluxe Memory Man is easy to use and the parameters are easy to manipulate. It has parameters for overall level, blend, feedback, delay and chorus-vibrato. There is also a switch for changing between either chorus or vibrato and dictates what the chorus-vibrato knob controls. It is very easy to get a great sound out of this - whether you are looking for delay, chorus or vibrato. I've never needed to use the manual, nor had access to one.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of this pedal is its best feature. The delay is extremely warm and you can some pretty awesome different delay tones from this. I also really like the chorus and vibrato, but the delay is the best feature on this pedal. I have only used this pedal with guitar - mostly a Schecter Ultra III and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb. I love the delay tone I get from this set up as it unlike most other delays I have used.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Deluxe Memory Man for about three years. The best part of this pedal is the overall tone quality. I also have a Line 6 DL-4, and the delay on this is better than any of the delays on the DL-4 in my opinion. The DL-4 can create a wider variety of sounds, but the overall tone quality of the Memory Man is much better in my opinion. The price isn't the cheapest, but this pedal is made extremely well and should give you a great tone for a long time if you treat it right. While the chorus and the vibrato are also very usable, the delay on this is unbelievable and is the best part of the pedal.