MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
The Carbon Copy is a widely used and widely respected delay. By utilizing the classic Bucket Brigade technology, the all analog pedal produces a classic delay sound heard all over recorded history. This is a pedal for those who like a more vintage, classic sound with some real history to back it up.
External Control: None
Cost: $
HornFX Review
Interface: 4/5
This is about as simple as delay gets. Along with the three essential controls, there is a button for modulation. That’s all you get for modulation control, on and off. The simplicity of this pedal is actually quite pleasant and makes for an interface that that is a pleasure to use.
Versatility: 1.5/5
Although this is a fantastic delay pedal, it does one thing. It has a lovely analog sound, but even the modulation is one flavor only. This is a major negative for some, yet some would rather nothing else. Happily, the one thing this pedal does, is accomplished quite well.
Tonal Reproduction: 3.5/5
The sound of this pedal is textbook analog. There is that dark warmth to the reproduced tone that many look for in their delays. Your sound will not be sparkly or pristine, but it will sound good.
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 3.5/5
If you yearn for simplistic, classic, warm sounding delay in your effects setup, this may be your perfect pedal. But for some it will fall far short of other stompboxes who can produce a wide range of delays with a simple tap of the preset button.
Audio
Input Signal - Trumpet
Clip 1 - MIX all the way up, REGEN at 12 o’clock, DELAY at 9 o’clock
Clip 2 - MIX at 4 o’clock, REGEN at 12 o’clock, DELAY starting at 9 o’clock and moving upwards, changing the pitch of the audio
Clip 3 - MIX at 2 o’clock, REGEN and DELAY at 12 o’clock, and MOD switched OFF
Clip 4 - MIX at 2 o’clock, REGEN and DELAY at 12 o’clock, and MOD switched ON
Product Information
Go from crisp "bathroom" slap echoes to epic, Gilmouresque delays with the MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay. Featuring 600ms of delay time with optional modulation, and a three-knob layout that controls Delay, Mix, and Regen. In addition, there are two internal trim pots that offer user-adjustable width and rate control of the modulation for even more tonal options. All done by a completely analog audio path for authentic rich, warm analog delay—made possible only by old-school analog bucket brigade technology. True bypass.
Maximum Delay Time: 0.6 seconds (600ms)
Inputs: 1 x Instrument
Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
Batteries: 1 x 9V
Height: 4.75"
Width: 2.75"
Depth: 1.25"
Weight: 0.84 lbs.
Power Supply Included: No
Product info from the MXR website