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MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
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«  Excellent »

Published on 08/24/12 at 06:15
Analog Delay unadorned: input, output, 3 knobs, 1 switch, 1 power supply, and it is running.

(There is also a small effect of modulation but not directly adjustable.)

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration, a knob for the number of repetitions, one for volume and one for frequency.
I do not know if there was a manual, but honestly who cares, it is taken in hand alone.

Editing effects is very simple. The frequency knob is sensitive enough, not always easy to get the exact speed you want (if you want to locate to a specific tempo), but overall it works well.

Nice little detail: when the knob is the number of repetitions in minutes, the delay is * exactly * one repetition. It can be used.

In making her pack (self-saturation), we can find sounds pretty fun and experimental, which is another fun (well, it's still quite "gadget", it is mumuse with it but unless you really want to the experimental, it remains anecdotal).

SOUND QUALITY

There is happiness. A delay that sounds incredibly natural. The sound deteriorates gradually with each repetition. Said like that, you might think that this is a fault, but that's what makes her so hot and pleasant.

The kind of songs that sound of thunder with this:
* Another Brick in the Wall (part 1) Pink Floyd
* Run Like Hell Pink Floyd (same sound faster)
* Planet Telex Radiohead: With the right settings, you can play the piano part of the guitar intro, and it sounds very good
* Any song to enhance the sound (by setting a delay very discreet)

Used a Gibson SG Special Faded and a Vox AC15. If you like any analog is excellent, the sound of the delay goes very well with the rest.
I also use it with a Little Big Muff and such, it can give your body soli (if used in moderation of course). The delay remains discreet but adds a really nice presence to the fuzz effect.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for more than 3 months, I have not tried many other models because I was immediately captivated by the sound. To try it is to adopt ...

The only negative point is the lack of adjustment for the front small modulation button. You must open the beast to adjust it with a screw (suddenly I have never changed, I do not know if it's worth it).

Price / quality ratio very good if we take into account the market. It's not cheap but it is much worse and we do not regret the purchase considering the quality ... And as the beast looks solid, it's all good.