All user reviews for the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

MXR's M-169 Carbon Copy delivers warm analog delay in a sexy little green-sparkle box. It also has an extremely bright blue led to indicate when the effect is turned on.
Controls are simple; regen, which sets the amount of repeats, mix for how much of the delay sound is mixed into your signal, and Delay, which sets the length of the repeat.

There is also a small push button on the upper left side of the face of the pedal that engages a subtle modulation effect when pushed in. There is another bright blue led to indicate when this is turned on. What the button does, is add a modulated effect to the signal, but only to the repeats. I've heard it described as a tape echo simulation, which adds a warble effect to the repeats of the delayed signal, but the mod effect in this unit is nothing like that. It's basically just a very nice, lush chorus effect that is used very sparingly.

Also, there is an internal trim pot that allows the user to set the depth of the modulation. In my personal opinion, it is dialed in perfectly right from the factory.

IMPORTANT: If you do want to experiment with the trim pot settings, it is my strong recommendation that you mark the factory position before turning the knob. It can be difficult returning to the stock position if you desire to do so.

The unit runs on a 9 volt battery or AC power supply.

UTILIZATION

The Carbon Copy's layout is simple and effective. Unless you've never used a delay unit before, you'll have no trouble dialing in specific sounds you're after with this pedal.

An included product "manual" (which is actually a description card) gives a couple useful presets.

SOUND QUALITY

The delay effect in this unit is classic and warm sounding. It's a very high quality delay effect which is produced by a "bucket-brigade" circuit. In this type of circuit, the analog signal is moved along the line of several capacitors. How does this create the warm, gooey liquid tones in this pedal? I have no idea! I'm no engineer after all. I just know that the delay sounds in this pedal are heavenly!

I currently use this pedal at the end of my pedal chain in front of my Dual Rectifier. I only use it after other dirt pedals into the Clean channel of the Mesa, as delay units usually sound pretty bad before distortion sounds.
(I have used the pedal in the fx loops of other amps after the amps' distortion and the sound was wonderful. I don't use it like this with the Mesa due to the poor quality of the Mesa's parallel fx loop.)

I use this pedal for two different sounds. One is a long delay with several repeats for a singing David Gilmour lead sound. This setting makes playing leads a joy. Plug in a Fuzz Face or Big Muff and set the mix level about halfway, and the delay maxed, and it singing sustain for days! Beautiful!

The other sound I typically dial in is a shorter 1/4 note or dotted 8th note delay. This is more like what The Edge uses in U2, and is very fun and sparks a lot of creative playing. Using this setting, you can play less and the delay does a lot of the work and fills out your sound with well timed slapback delays.

The Mod effect is a beautiful and lush, yet subtle chorus effect that I find sounds great on clean tones. I prefer to use gain and play leads without it as I've never been a huge chorus fan. On clean tones however, the effect is subtle enough to add a nice spacious fullness to the tone without taking over. Perfectly dialed in by MXR at the factory, at least in my opinion. There's nothing worse than a guitarist who uses too much chorus!

OVERALL OPINION

Considering the quality of the tone and craftsmanship of the M-169, you get a lot of pedal for the price. Any guitarist, bassist, key player, or even vocalist seeking a high quality, warm sounding analog delay should check out the Carbon Copy. One of MXR's best offerings in years!

Analog delay with 3 knobs for delay time, the rehearsals and the mix effect.

Little more that is used very little, unfortunately, a button mod that adds a very slight effect on the chorus repeats which can also adjust the intensity and speed by opening the pedal

This last point may have deserved the MXR that develops a bit.

UTILIZATION

Very good and easy access even a bit difficult to adjust the modulation for audiofile budding.

I did not have the manual but did we really need?

SOUND QUALITY

The delay is of amazing quality and really sound analog.

A very cool trick with this delay is that it works just as well in the loop in front.
Little advice, if you put in front, put it after your overdrive or boost if the repetitions will increase as much as you boost your signal.

I use it for two days and it gives me exactly what I expected him to find a super hot short time with a modulation on the repeats, that I liked more of this elsewhere because at this level is the nova delay is much better for the modulation, but it's not really the same price range.

OVERALL OPINION

So in the end nothing wrong, the price is good value and effect largely buried boss DD unless you want the longest delays.

There are still a notch below the nova but nevertheless wish all its promises.

In conclusion, for those seeking just one type of analog delay with a sound that kills, not bulky and does not need to be supplied with 12V, it's really the right choice but ran to the nova if finances follow. A super

Analog delay pedal with switchable modulation.

Input output jack and standard 9v power supply.

Controls:
-Mix for the determination of effect
-Delay determines the repetition time (20mS minimum-600 mS maximum)
Regen-selects the number of repetitions
-Mod enables modulation (a kind of chorus / flanger) repetitions.

On the back of the foot by opening the box you can adjust settings for Rate (modulation speed) and Depth (depth of modulation)

UTILIZATION

Very Easy to use button mix up does not cut the direct sound, its very responsive buttons.

The setting inside is quite inaccessible requirement to have a screwdriver and a mini screwdriver. Moreover it is not practical to settle with the effect active. The delay "Jacques Prisoner" offers him the front, but without switching.

The manual is very clear with all the technical data and even offers examples. It is not mandatory to read to understand the operation of the pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

The big sound, this pedal is a pedal that really sounds the deadline remains clear on the first rehearsal and deteriorates with regeneration, normal for an analog delay.
Modulation is quite usable.
We go to the slapback "bathroom reverb" by turning a few knob, dubesque effects are possible as the famous delay deteriorating.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had it three weeks, I had a TREX Replica ago but I only used it very little (it is clean and sounds great yet), this one is a little contrary point of view of precision, it is very warm and fuzzy.
Far from a digital delay that are surgical rather, it does its job and does it well.

It is musical, and that's all I ask.

compact pedal, analog format mxr classic three knob, regen (the number of repetition), mix (level of delay) and delay (the delay tps), a small button "mod" that permeates the delay of a light modulation input , output, power jack 9vstandard

UTILIZATION

yes it simple three button, no need to be engineers, the manual is clearly dispensable, and easily found the sound that will bene
The downside, however, the modulation is adjustable inside, take off the pedal and PEIT have any screwdrivers .... boring, after the "mod" c more this is not the most important &%&%& % &% the sound is huge, hot, to say nothing's perfect
tested with a gibson les paul studio premium plus, a Gibson Les Paul DC Pro, a Fender Telecaster U.S. Standard, a Fender Mustang competition cij, a fender telecaster ja-90 on a fender superchampxd and orange rocker30 and AC has a hit all at once (with a big muff before

SOUND QUALITY

.....) I've had a little less than a year, I saw qq'unes (hardwire, Boss, EHX memory boy and ToneLab) is the best
because I think analog

The MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is an effects pedal designed for use with electric guitar but suitable for use with any electronic instrument.  The pedal has 1/4 inch connections and is powered by a nine volt power supply.  This isn't a rack mountable piece of gear as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is easy to understand.  The pedal has parameters for regen, mix, and delay and a mod button.  This is just about as easy as it gets to control a delay pedal as even those without any experience with delay pedals will be able to use this pretty easily.  A manual probably isn't necessary, but since I haven't seen the manual I can't speak to how helpful it would be.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is quite impressive overall.  You can get up to 600 ms of delay providing more than enough to get that classic analog delay sound.  I use the pedal with a '76 Fender Twin Reverb and a Fender Strat most of the time and I find this to be a pretty great combination.  While it does have a vintage sound, at the same time it is a pretty clean delay tone.  This isn't the best analog delay pedal that I have heard, but it does sound pretty awesome overall.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay for about a year and I definitely like everything that this pedal brings to the table.  It is easy to use overall and is capable of getting a wide array of nice analog delay tones.  The price is reasonable for sure but it isn't the cheapest delay pedal out there for the reason that it is a true analog pedal made of great parts.  If you are looking for a good pedal for analog delay, the MXR M-169 should definitely be in the conversation.

This is an analog delay. This means the guitar tone in unaffected whether the pedal is on or off. This really only is a delay, but considering how versatile and warm sounding it is, it's all you want. It does have a switch with 2 internal pots that applies a chorus effect to only the delay but its only noticeable if turned up all the way (which never sounds good with chorus's) or in the studio. I gave it a 10 because all I wanted was a simple powerful and warm delay and I got that.

UTILIZATION

The setup to this baby is very simple. You have the Rate, which is the amount of times the delay repeats. Then you have the Mix, which is just how loud the delay is. The last knob is the delay, which controls the time between delay. There is also a button with its own LED light that allows you to add delay onto only the delay. There are 2 internal pots you can turn that affect the speed and modulation of the chorus as well. All of this is very easy to use, as all MXR products are, and its fun, which is the most important.

I give this delay 10 for use because you can really do anything despite the simplicity. Great quality.

SOUND QUALITY

The delay on this pedal is great. It's so warm, which is rare among delay these days, and its a breeze to get any sound you want. You use it lightly in place of reverb, Pink Floyd delay tones, or add in a wah-wah for the lead in Maggot Brain by Funkadelic. With a little tweaking you can easily get a great delay for you. If you let the delay ring and spin the Delay knob, you can hear the sound modulate and it sounds authentic and real cool. I use mine with my Gibson SG Standard, an MXR Distortion III, my custom made Fuzz pedal, a Dunlop Cry Baby, and an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone through a Fender Blues Deluxe and I love it.

Thats why I'm giving this a 10 for sound too. Of course if you're buying this pedal then you really care about sound. Other delay have more features but they are all clicky and get old quickly.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had this delay since the beginning of summer and I can't get enough of it. I love how warm and authentic the sound is, as well as the easy to use configuration. It's a little pricey at $179.99 but you if you are a serious musician than this is a worthwhile investment. I consider every dollar well spent. I love that when you turn the mix up all the way, it's exactly as loud as the dry signal. I tried a few delays before this, a Digitech, a Tech 21, but none of them sounded as good as the Carbon Copy. The only complaint/suggestion is to shell out the extra 10 bucks for an adapter right away because this thing eats batteries weekly. If I lost mine, I would do whatever I could to get another. This is a great delay pedal. Thats why I give it another 10.

(Originally written by psyskunk/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Which effects or effect types are available?

Analog delay and a slight modulation (that resembles vaguely the sound of a tape echo. It's actually far from a tape echo but the effect is nice

- Which technology is used? Analog with true bypass

- Is it possible to edit them? Via a Mac/PC editor? No

- Connections? 1/4" jacks plus PSU connector (9 volts).

- Is it a rack-mountable? No

UTILIZATION

- Is it easy to make settings?

Very easy there are only three controls: mix, regen and delay. It couldn't be easier

- Is it easy to edit sounds or effects? Yes!

- Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? You only get a small sheet of paper with only two setting examples (but the possibilities aren't endless).

I give it a 9 because of the user's manual: it could have two setting examples more.

SOUND QUALITY

- Are the effects effective, do they suit your application, do they sound real enough? I had never tried an analog delay before and I was disappointed by digital delays (like Boss' DD). The first time I switched it on I was impressed! What a sound coming from such a small box! (compared to the size of a vintage tape echo, it's surprising :p)...

With which instruments do you use them? Guitar only

- Which sounds do you prefer / hate? The sound is exceptional but buy a dedicated PSU if you don't want to get an unpleasant hiss

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you been using it? Two weeks

- Which feature do you like the most / the least? Awesome sound but a bit too unique to be used as a delay during solos with distortion because it kind of darkens the notes.

- Did you try any other models before buying it? A DD3 and the digital delays in the Boss ME50 and GT6

- How would you rate its value for money? I don't regret my purchase

- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again? Without hesitation!!!