All user reviews for the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

4 settings that are not there for show:
-Delay: allows time before resuming her.
-Regen: gives the number of echo
-Mix: the effect of presence
-Mod is a period without much color, or something very vintage chorus liquid limit.

UTILIZATION

The settings are not headlock but the pedal can easily be impaired.
The regen pushed a little hard and you get the echo is a bottomless pit. After 15 seconds it becomes a brothel without a name ....

SOUND QUALITY

The effect is clean and pleasing to the ear that can not abuse the regen. Both tones offered by the "mod" is a real plus but we regret still a crystalline coloring matter of fact the mod chooses .... damage

OVERALL OPINION

I love this time both the rhythmic solos that grace the button mod that brings a real plus and forget some flaws!

The MXR M169 is loaded with a wide variety of analog and digital delay models of famous pedals and devices . Also has basic sampling capabilities which I am not all that familiar with. It is a modeling device. You can use the knobs to tweak each delay to your needs but you can only store three of your settings at once. There is a toe tempo tap button. The pedal has stereo/mono inputs and stereo/mono outputs. The unit requires its own proprietary power adapter. The unit is very solidly built but has a very poor reputation for the reliability of its buttons.


UTILIZATION

The setup of the pedal is kind of ergonomically ideal in some ways but you quickly wish you could store more than 3 user settings because there are lots of cool models. I greatly appreciate that there are user friendly knobs for quick tweaking and not digital menus which are time consuming and nightmarish.
The manual is very cool too with neat information about the original devices that the models are based on.



SOUND QUALITY

The unit is very quiet and designed to be used on the front end between your guitar and amp and not in an effects loop where it apparently doesn't work well. The models are good and the pedal is fun fun fun. However it is important to realize that this is a modeling device and like all modeling devices it sounds cold, sterile, and artificial and will interject that sound into your chain.


OVERALL OPINION

It is definitely a cool pedal that has been around for a while and needs to be updated with the capability to hold more user settings and needs to have its reliability issues fixed.
However I refuse to use this delay as part of my main sound because of the sterile artificial sound that the modeling interjects even for some reason when the guitar is plugged in the unit but the effect is bypassed.

The MXR Carbon Copy has a completely analog audio path. This pedal has around 600ms of delay time with optional modulation. The pedal has a basic three knob setup for a delay pedal, Delay time (0ms up to 600ms), Mix (lets you adjust the amount of delay on the dry signal), and Regen (the amount of repeats after the original sound). The special thing about this delay is that they throw in a modulation button to allow chorus sounds on the delays. The width and rate are available for tweaking from inside the pedal via two user adjustable trim pots. The pedal is true hard-wire bypass so there is no tone sucking at all. The pedal runs off a single 9-volt, but it drains batteries like crazy so you’re better off using the 9 volt power supply. A bright blue LED lets you know if the pedal is on or off from a distance on a dark stage.

UTILIZATION

The pedal is very easy to hone in, just set your amount of delay and how many repeats you want and how loud you want them compared to your original sound and that’s it. No need for a bunch of menus or useless functions. I would have liked for MXR to have put the rate and width adjustments for the modulation on the outside of the pedal. The on and off switch is big enough to tap with your toe if you are a sharp shooter, making this switch a little bigger would have been better, but at the cost of a larger size. This thing is only the size of a Phase 90 and that’s part of the charm. Solid feel and a solid switch on this pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

This thing sounds very great for a modulated delay, or for an analog delay sound. The repeats are very rich and warm, so if you are looking for an exact sounding repeat you might want to look at some Boss pedals from the DD line. This isn’t a digital sounding delay, and I think that’s a great thing. It’s very natural sounding and musical, it blends with your tone and adds ambience, it doesn’t just repeat it. There is also no annoying click when you turn the pedal on like there are with some delays. No tap tempo or presets, so it’s a one trick pony unless you are able to bend over and change the settings during a song. It does a great slapback to fatten your rhythm tone, or does a great “Gilmour” tone with the modulation on and can get rather spacey.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a great pedal for a basic straight up delay sound. The quality of tone is there for all your basic needs. It has great warm repeats that are in a very usable range, I don’t know who needs much more than 600ms of delay, but it’s plenty for my needs. Mixes very well with other pedals and is built to stand up to the test of time. I think there was a bad run of these when MXR put them out, but since then I have not heard of anyone saying anything but positive praise on these pedals. A great barebones delay for all users and at a fairly decent price for the quality you are getting.

Analog delay pedal, 9V supply "standard".
An "Input", one "Output".
knobs: - "Delay", sets the delay time
- "Mix" sets the level of the effect compared to the untreated
- "Regen" sets the number of repetitions.
Note the presence of a switch "mod" that active modulation of repetition. She remains very discreet on mine, it seems that the internal trimpot can refine its settings ... I did not personally affected, all suited me very well in the state!

As usual with Mxr it seems solid and well assembled. Some miss a tap tempo, or a stereo output ... still need to know why is it that you buy this delay and not a more complete!

UTILIZATION

The configuration thus benefits from reduced number of settings: a very simple setup, this pedal sounds sent immediately rewarding. No need to manually make the most of, tampering with knobs, one after the other is the best way to find settings that suit us best!

SOUND QUALITY

This delay is very typical analog vintage, we are thus dealing with regard to repetition has a very dirty grain, almost deaf at times, the sound quality repetitions to diminishing progressively.

This delay will not please everyone, it does not take advantage of the latest developments in the materials handy as different modes or tap tempo: live, there is a well-defined position. We bought it because we love his character.

I use it personally plugged into my Fender Blues Junior. The amp produces a crunch and having no loops, delays some support badly saturation. No one, as long as we fine tune! I just activated for spatialized sound and it works flawlessly, although I would appreciate can be a bit more brilliance in sound reproduction ...

Please note, place the knob in and turn up to rehearsals one time gives rise to sound all the more crazy than the other ... A try, but be careful with your ears, and keep one hand on the knob to mix!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it now for 3 weeks. I needed a simple and warm delay need not fear the lack of an effects loop on an amp, and I found the Maxon, although excellent, is out of range (definitely too expensive) The value for money is quite honest, the delays are generally slightly more expensive than other distortions or modulations.

I think I would do this either with the experience!

already said

UTILIZATION

I have not looked at the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

I almost never uses reverb. I was not really knowledgeable in this type of effect. I love it! I am forced to connect the input device, I do not loop on my amp! I am a very very slight adjustment, just to give a little bit of reverb and effect relationship between the delay. I pay quite short. It is superb. I always use to crunch, overdrive or saturation. I do not use clear sound. But I experimented a bit by pushing the setting, and it's very beautiful. The chorus, I do not use. Very low (I did not set from within), it was not making the quality of the pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not regret my choice at all! Used with blues Jr, Marshall 2061X and Class 5 and Lead 12. In addition, she is very pretty and take very little space on the pedalboard!

It's an analog delay from 20ms 600ms
3 knobs: Mix, Regen Delay
with a small button to the modulation

It's simple, has enough for me

(Note 2 knobs internal Sets the depth and the speed of modulation)
23mA for the APRS doc builder

UTILIZATION

We shoot and ringing, not need to be a nerd to understand the pedals:
The regen can set the number of rptitions
The mix will be determined the volume of the delay (proportions in the wet / dry signal)
and can choose to delay 600ms 20ms

Button mod is pretty easy accder he snaps at the bottom
The manual does not serve much, if not the CHARACTERISTICS. Besides, I do not think it is true bypass.

SOUND QUALITY

I find her hot but dark enough, the treble seemed attnus.
APRS I'm not really expert in delay since I had the delay numrique Intgr my Boss ME-5 (which ignores trs good by the way).

I found the dpart modulation too subtle so I put the knob back tourn depth (the indoor of the pedals), I like more.
The Carbon Copy is doing well trs, it can range from a simple slap dlicieux with its spatial modulation. And of course it's funny the runaway pedals when you put the short delay and regen background, has often scare people lol

From a personal opinion, I do not think it colors the sound and not breathing noted. Activation of the pedals is silent, the disabling There's a little something but it's not mchant

OVERALL OPINION

I just got the pedals so I have not really exploit the sound.
What I like is the face that she is a little kid but must believe that appearances are, it is green Glitter varnish, blue leds (a change), it is simple, it is small (a is also important), it is supplied with 9V.
There's not much blame him, I knew where I stood, no surprises. I might be like to have the effect which does not go away directly if one disables the pedals but I do not drang than a.

J'hsitais take the Nova Delay for many possibilities, but it seemed too complicated to use, had a power supply SPECIFICATIONS.

I bought in the United States, it came back 120, including shipping. Being given that I had no other delay Entire hand, I do not know the report assess quality price compared deluxe memory man, nova delay, DL4. To me, I found what I wanted.

I think what I want most is a PDAL I rglerais instinctively, not with posters milliseconds. L I fell in love lol

Analog Delay

UTILIZATION

No need for manual

SOUND QUALITY

Huge!

OVERALL OPINION

This little box is going to talk about it!
It really is excellent for anyone looking for a very musical delay.
For fans of digital delay with repeats faithful to the input signal, no need to go further, the Carbon Copy is not for you!
For others, at that price, it will get the reference.
Slapback the bathroom through the reverb to the longest delay (600ms), the beast always delivers a warm and musical with a staggering transparency, with all types of sounds, from light to saturax!
For the price, it is not going to get any better!
The small addition, the button that simulates the modulation speed variations of tape echo. It is very light, but it can enhance the effect by removing the box (pump speed and depth). On 16/09/2008: I just change the settings and frankly it's so light that I have not really seen the difference. Already, with or without modulation must have a good ear, so there? It is to ask whether this button has a utility réeele! But anyway, it's not why you buy this pedal and the rest "is the ball" as would say JCC!
In conclusion, essential in a good analog set.

The MXR Carbon Copy analog delay is designed to be a pedal that can capture many of the vintage analog and echo type tones used by players from the sixties onward. It's a very simple pedal, with only three controls as well as a modulation switch. There is a control for the effect level, the length of the delay repeats and the amount of times that you hear the repeats. Hitting the modulation switch adds a bit of swirling, chorusing sound that harks back to the old tape Echoplex units with their modulating heads. It's finished in a really cool dark sparkle paint and has a plug for a DC adapter as well as a spot for a 9V battery. It doesn't have a lot of the other features of similar BOSS or TC Electronics units (IE: tap tempo) but it makes up for that with a pure and awesome analog bucket brigade delay tone.



UTILIZATION

Setting up this pedal for use is extremely simple. As stated it only has three controls onboard. Mix controls how loud the effect is, Regen controls the time of the repeats, and Depth controls how many repeats you are hearing. The pedal goes from slapback type country delays to longer David Gilmour esque lead delays simply by turning the Regen knob clockwise to get a longer delay time. It's really quite versatile in that regard - you don't have to do too much as far as changing the pedal settings to get a wide variety of good and diverse tones.

SOUND QUALITY

I've used the MXR Carbon Copy with various Mesa Boogie, Splawn, Orange and Peavey amps. I definitely preferred it in the effects loop of an amp as it sounds much clearer and crisper, especially with gain added. The tone of the pedal really doesn't cut into the natural sound of the amp being used, which is a great thing. The pedal works great for slightly trippy sixties style clean tones in conjunction with the modulation button. I found myself really loving that and the slapback type settings for when I wanted to use the pedal on clean settings. When it came to using the pedal with overdrive I definitely preferred using it as an enhancer for leads - using the longer Gilmour type delay times to really make the sound very smooth and liquid-y. Though it was definitely not quite as easy to balance the delay for clean and lead tones, once I figured it out I was contented to use the same settings for well over a year.

OVERALL OPINION

All in all I think the MXR Carbon Copy is a great analog delay that is priced reasonably and sounds very true to the units of old. It's about $150 new and is well worth it. The tones are very vintage, but they still sound clear and defined for the most part. I don't care for it as much in front of an amp as I find it gets a little bit fuzzy and diluted, especially with gain added. That all being said, if you're looking for a great and pure sounding analog delay pedal, you really can't go wrong with the MXR Carbon Copy.

There are so many delay pedals out there that claim to have the goods. Many of them get hyped up and then when the dust clears then people start the realize that is wasn't that great. I'm a big delay guy from digital to reverse to analog. I love the delay effect that can be achieve in rock n roll music. I have played a lot of delay units that are fantastic and then there are the elite delay pedals. The MXR Carbon Copy is an elite delay pedal. No matter how you push this pedal it will sound great for you.

Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

* Analog audio path
* Extremely compact
* 600ms delay time
* Controls: Mod switch, Delay time, Mix, Regen
* True hard-wire bypass
* 9-volt operation
* Blue LEDs

UTILIZATION


This pedal sounds great in front of a clean amp, in front of a dirty amp, and amazing in the effects loop if you got one. This pedal is about the same size as a Phase 90 pedal. The Mix adds wet/dry to the tone, while the Regen controls the effect repeats,, and the Delay Time is the delay time. It has the mod switch that allows you to add an extra bit of color to our tone. It also has switch inside that allow you to pinpoint the range you want your modulation to float around. There is quiet a bit of options with controlling this unit while being very compact.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of this unit is awesome. One of the best delay pedal on the market. I love the way the delay tone sits right in there with your guitar string attack. It doesn't jump ahead and it doesn't fall behind. It especially sound very good in front of an overdriven amp which a lot of delays pedal won't do. I prefer this pedal to sit right in the effects loop for easily operation.

The way I have used this pedal in the past was with a Peavey Blues amp and a MXR OD pedal and a Strat. I got some good classic rock tones that were very lead and smooth like. Great for rhythm and lead tones. Dial this pedal all the way up to get long delays customary of Pink Floyd delays or dial the regen down for some slap back delay times.

OVERALL OPINION

I gave this unit a great because I wish it was true bypass. It seems MXR picks and chooses which pedal are going to have it. MXR says this pedal is true hardwired which I am still trying to figure out what that means. If it is the same as true bypass then sweet. So that kind of bugs me that they would do that, but hey you can always get it modified. The pedal sounds so good in all situations. It fills in the gap very well in a live situation and adds a great tonal range to carry your guitar tone from one transition to another.

I would recommend this pedal to any gigging guitar player in need of a little delay warmth to add to your signal. It comes in new at around $150 which is a great price for a delay unit.

MXR is one of the most popular guitar effects makers on the market. That being said they are not really known for their delay pedals. In fact they did not make one for nearly two decades until this one came out. The MXR Carbon Copy delay pedal is modern analog delay pedal. The pedal comes in a subtle green case. It can be powered by an AC adapter or a single nine volt battery. It features a true bypass circuit to it wont color your tone when it isnt on. It has 3 knobs. It has a Regen knob a Mix knob and a Delay knob. It has a tiny button near the top labeled mod. This button when switched on adds a little tremolo effect to the delay sound. The level of tremolo effect can only be adjusted internally. It has two LED lights one indicating when the delay is switched on and the other indicating when the mod button is switched on.

UTILIZATION

The MXR Carbon Copy has 3 knobs and one button. The first knob is the Regen knob. This knob controls the number of repeats you will get with your delay sound. The second knob is the Mix knob. The Mix knob controls the saturation of the delay effect. If the Mix knob is cranked the delay sound will be as loud as the guitars real sound. The third knob is the Delay knob. This knob controls how long a time period you will get between delay pulses. This pedal offers up to a 600ms delay. This is not much by todays standards but it is much more than any real analog delay pedal will give you. If you want more delay you should consider getting a rack unit. The mod button adds an extra tremolo effect to the sound. There is knob external knob for adjusting this effect. To adjust this effect you have to open the pedal up and adjust it from the inside.

SOUND QUALITY

This is your typical analog delay. It does not exactly replicate your sound. Analog delays usually play back a darker version of the original sound. This makes the sound pretty cool but may not be right for some people. Using the mod button to add a tremolo effect to the sound is also cool. The tremolo effect adds an extra layer to your sound and adds more versatility to the pedal. The pedal is useful if you are looking for a short pulse delay sound.

OVERALL OPINION

Everyone should have a delay pedal. Not only for the delay effect but for the unique tone it can give to your sound. A delay pedal can instantly thicken up your sound and give you more layers to your tone. The MXR Carbon Copy is a good simple analog delay with an extra added twist. If you are looking for a good analog delay this could be your choice.

The carbon copy from MXR is a great new analog delay to the market, featuring

-Regen, mix, and delay knobs for fine tuning
-Analog modulation that can be switched in and out via small switch
-Internal trim pot to adjust level of modulation
-Green sparkle paint job!
-Power via 9 V battery of AC adapter


UTILIZATION

For anyone familiar with any other delay pedal, settings the MXR Carbon Copy will be no problem in the slightest. Tweak the mix knob to adjust the amount of wet signal blended with your dry. Additionally, the regen knob governs the amount of repeats in your delay, and the delay knob controls the amount of time between repeats. Switching in the modulation offers a new variant on the delay, but adjusting it is a bit of a hassle, since the trim pot is internal. It would be nice to have this adjustment on the exterior of the pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

For the price, the Carbon Copy offers one of the best delay tones available. Being an analog delay, the pedal offers sweeter and warmer repeats than your typical digital delay. It works great for smoothing out a high gain solo tone. Overall, it is great at adding some more ambience and space to a guitar tone, since the repeats blend very well into the background rather than cutting through with the original signal. The modulation also sounds great, though wasn’t a big concern to me due to my usually high gain applications.

OVERALL OPINION

I am pleasantly surprised by this pedal, especially at its price point. It became a key point in my lead sounds, and made them much more pleasant than previously. Though it doesn’t retain the clarity of digital delay, the warmer repeats offer a great tone if you’re willing to make the sacrifice.

not rack, not noon, 3 buttons and a half.

UTILIZATION

Very simple, even for Gifted like me.

SOUND QUALITY

I use a 7 string RG in the effects loop of a Bogner Uberschall. I'm rather spartan and advice effects that puff out the natural sound of the amp.
What I like ... the delay ... cons from the disto is not terrible

OVERALL OPINION

When I started looking for a delay to replace my Boss DD I did unpack the seller everything he had in stock as delays ... None has the sound of it, tcho bin, bin tchaleureux. Not switched it offers a true bypass (even the sound is not powered). With it you can take to The Edge and David Gilmour smoothly.

Analog delay with modulation in debrayable pedal, true bypass.

UTILIZATION

It sounds directly to 50 settings and easy to find the sound you seek (and certainly that we do not try for that matter). Gimour of The Edge, via Joe Bonamassa and even some of the effects of delay in Petrucci, he tears up around 600ms with its incredible heat.

SOUND QUALITY

THE delay in my opinion ... Provided sounds like analog for this type of side effects and tape delay for the modulation board.

OVERALL OPINION

The best Q / P of an analog delay. A warm sound, a very simple setting. It's all good ...

a quick demo:

There are so many delay pedals out there that claim to have the goods. Many of them get hyped up and then when the dust clears then people start the realize that is wasn't that great. I'm a big delay guy from digital to reverse to analog. I love the delay effect that can be achieve in rock n roll music. I have played a lot of delay units that are fantastic and then there are the elite delay pedals. The MXR Carbon Copy is an elite delay pedal. No matter how you push this pedal it will sound great for you.

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

* Analog audio path
* Extremely compact
* 600ms delay time
* Controls: Mod switch, Delay time, Mix, Regen
* True hard-wire bypass
* 9-volt operation
* Blue LEDs


UTILIZATION

This pedal sounds great in front of a clean amp, in front of a dirty amp, and amazing in the effects loop if you got one. This pedal is about the same size as a Phase 90 pedal. The Mix adds wet/dry to the tone, while the Regen controls the effect repeats,, and the Delay Time is the delay time. It has the mod switch that allows you to add an extra bit of color to our tone. It also has switch inside that allow you to pinpoint the range you want your modulation to float around. There is quiet a bit of options with controlling this unit while being very compact.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of this unit is awesome. One of the best delay pedal on the market. I love the way the delay tone sits right in there with your guitar string attack. It doesn't jump ahead and it doesn't fall behind. It especially sound very good in front of an overdriven amp which a lot of delays pedal won't do. I prefer this pedal to sit right in the effects loop for easily operation.

The way I have used this pedal in the past was with a Peavey Blues amp and a MXR OD pedal and a Strat. I got some good classic rock tones that were very lead and smooth like. Great for rhythm and lead tones. Dial this pedal all the way up to get long delays customary of Pink Floyd delays or dial the regen down for some slap back delay times.

OVERALL OPINION

I gave this unit a great because I wish it was true bypass. It seems MXR picks and chooses which pedal are going to have it. MXR says this pedal is true hardwired which I am still trying to figure out what that means. If it is the same as true bypass then sweet. So that kind of bugs me that they would do that, but hey you can always get it modified. The pedal sounds so good in all situations. It fills in the gap very well in a live situation and adds a great tonal range to carry your guitar tone from one transition to another.

I would recommend this pedal to any gigging guitar player in need of a little delay warmth to add to your signal. It comes in new at around $150 which is a great price for a delay unit.