Delay that isn't noisy?

[Michael Hunter]

I've just started to add delay to my board, and I'm struggling to find one that doesn't add noise to my setup. I actually quite like the Boss DD-7 I recently got in a trade, but the noise floor (even when the pedal is disengaged) is just too high. I've also got a Tech 21 Boost DLA that is a little less hissy, but I don't care for the quality of the repeats quite as much, and I've previously owned a TC Flashback that I didn't care for at all. (I'm powering everything on my modest board with a PP2+, so it's not a question of a suspect power supply.) I'd prefer something with a nice buffered output, as everything else on my board is currently true bypass and I'd rather not add a dedicated buffer pedal to my small board. I'm open to suggestions!

 

[jordane93]

Try a Hardwire DL-8.

 

[9520575]

I suggest that something else in your chain is noisy and the delay is merely ampfling it

 

[dpgreek]

Budget? Size limitations? Analog/digital?

 

[rufedges]

Yes to this. My Mad Professor Hand Wired Delay and my Free the Tone FT are noiseless.

I suggest that something else in your chain is noisy and the delay is merely ampfling it

 

[topo morto]

My DD7 was noiseless.... I thought?

 

[Michael Hunter]

I suggest that something else in your chain is noisy and the delay is merely ampfling it

Wish it were that simple - the noise floor is there even when those pedals are the only things between the guitar and the amp.

 

[9520575]

Interesting. Just a thought, my DD7 is silent

 

[Michael Hunter]

Budget? Size limitations? Analog/digital?

Analog vs. digital isn't too much of a concern, other than I like the longer delay times that digital more readily allows. Don't want anything too much larger than one of the Boss dual-footswitch pedals. Price - I'd say $250 is about my ceiling. Always willing to go used too.

 

[Michael Hunter]

Interesting. Just a thought, my DD7 is silent

That's what's so frustrating! I know I'm being somewhat picky, since the noise floor isn't something that's overly noticeable when I'm in an ensemble. It bugs the hell out of me when playing solo, however.

 

[dpgreek]

Empress tape delay would be great i think

 

[JerEvil]

Lots of good options in your price range. My Servus Yodelmaster is really quiet and sound beautiful.

the Empress Tape Delay looks great as well. I have had 2 Empress pedals and bother were very quiet through my loop.