Digital Delays

Digital delay processors expanded time-based effects through precision timing, programmability and extended delay times. Emerging in the late 1970s and developing rapidly through the 1980s and 1990s, digital hardware delays became central to studio production, live sound and post production environments.

This archive includes classic and modern digital delay hardware used in professional recording. From early rack mounted processors to advanced programmable systems, digital delays provided clean repeats, modulation options and complex rhythmic processing capabilities.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1976 /

MXR Model 113 Digital Delay

The MXR Model 113 Digital Delay is a self-contained audio delay line which utilises sophisticated technology to achieve a new standard of professional quality. The culmination of an intensive design program, the MXR Model 113 Digital Delay is unparalleled in versatility, ease of operation, and creative application.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1978 /

AMS DMX 15-80S Stereo Digital Delay

The AMS DMX 15-80S is a true stereo microprocessor controlled digital delay line. Originally designed to meet specifications laid down by the British Broadcasting Corporation for equipment to be supplied to them, it offers two completely independently delayed channels with precisely controlled delay times.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1978 /

Lexicon Prime Time Model 93 Digital Delay

The Lexicon Prime Time Model 93 Digital Delay combined professional digital delay circuitry with dual delay taps, VCO modulation, repeat hold, phase inversion, flexible mixing and optional extended memory, giving it a wide range of delay-based special effects and studio processing capabilities.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1979 /

Deltalab DL-2 Acousticomputer Digital Delay

The DeltaLab DL-2 ACOUSTICOMPUTER is a true stereo digital delay and special effects processor designed to deliver wide-range performance, high dynamic range, and extensive creative flexibility in both studio and live environments.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1980 /

Lexicon PCM 41 Digital Delay Processor

The Lexicon PCM 41 was a huge success for Lexicon when it was released back in 1980 and even today you will still find them in use in major recording studios everywhere. The Lexicon PCM 41 was eventually replaced by the Lexicon PCM 42 which featured longer delay times but retained the sonic characteristics of the Lexicon PCM 41.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1980 /

DeltaLab DL-4 Digital Delay

The DeltaLab DL-4 TIMELINE is a studio quality special effects processor designed for the professional musician to use in live performances. The DeltaLab DL-4 is a derivative of their highly successful DL-2 ACOUSTICOMPUTER which brings total performance to the performing musician previously attainable in very expensive delay lines.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1981 /

MXR Delay System II Digital Delay

The MXR Delay System II is a high-quality digital delay unit offering up to 800 milliseconds of delay with a 16 kHz bandwidth. Designed for studio and live use, it provides effects like flanging, chorus, echo, and doubling with clean, noise-free performance. Featuring a four-digit display, LED indicators, and XLR and ¼-inch connectors, it ensures easy integration and precise control.

Made In Japan

Released in 1982 /

Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

The Korg SDD-3000 is one of those effects that has retained it’s appeal even after decades of newer product coming after it. The Korg SDD-3000 digital delay has remained so popular that Korg themselves have re-introduced it in a guitar pedal form, as it was guitarists that fell in love with this very capable delay.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1982 /

Lexicon PCM 42 Digital Delay Processor

The Lexicon PCM 42 is a real-time delay processor and phrase looper that locks delay times precisely to musical tempo, features infinite repeat and footpedal-controlled mix and recirculation, and displays exact delay values on a numeric read-out.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1982 /

Ibanez DM1000 Digital Delay

The Ibanez DM1000 is a versatile digital delay unit with up to 900 ms of delay, offering controls for tone, modulation, and feedback. With multiple outputs and a repeat hold function, it’s ideal for studio use, delivering a wide range of effects from echo to reverb.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1982 /

Bel BD-80 Digital Delay

The Bel BD-80 is a first-generation single-channel digital delay system that marked the company’s move from analogue delay and flanging into digital signal processing. Designed as a flexible studio tool with expandable memory, looping, synchronised replay, and modulation features, it combined practical delay functions with creative memory manipulation in a standard rackmount format.

Made In Japan

Released in 1982 /

Roland SDE-2000 Digital Delay

Roland’s first digital delay, the Roland SDE-2000 was a big hit when it arrived, guitarists took to it like a duck to water, as too did home recording studios. It may have had limited bandwidth with the relatively low sampling rate of 26kHz, but that did not stop the success Roland enjoyed with the SDE-2000, but it did kill off the Space Echo, for a while at least.

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