[Harp-L] The best delay

[Jonathan Ross <jross38@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The best delay is the one you like the most, has the tone and  
features you want for that song.  Tools are all useful, it just  
depends on the context.  I have a favorite screwdriver I use because  
it fits most of the things I work on.  But sometimes it's too big,  
sometimes too small and sometimes (rarely) the screws are something  
other than slotted heads.  In those cases I use another screwdriver.

My favorite analog delay, and the one which I feel is by far the most  
musically compelling delay I've ever used is the Moog Moogerfooger  
MF-104.  Frankly, I don't have much of a need for other delays  
because of it.  But, I do own a few other delays because occasionally  
I want something different (like the out-of-control squelching that  
the Blacet Time Machine does so well).  I do wish I had a tape echo,  
but expense is a factor there (and since I have the Moog, my desire  
for another delay is rather small).  That said, there are many fine  
delays (analog and digital) which may be someone else's favorite delay.

BTW, tape echo first came on the market in the mid to late 1950's.


 ()()    JR "Bulldogge" Ross
()  ()   & Snuffy, too:)
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