Carbon Copy -- Thoughts of a Delay Newbie

beep.click · June 28th, 2008, 05:09 AM

I've played a lot of pedals over the years, but never was a delay guy. Tonight I bought an MXR Carbon Copy, just because I thought it might be fun to play around with.

I have to say, this pedal has a very sweet tone to it. It obviously adds to your sound, but in a way that isn't obnoxiously effect-y.

Before now, I had no idea how versatile a delay could be. I just thought: REPEATS. Instead, I'm finding it can be very subtle, adding layers and textures.

A cool feature on this box is a "mod" button, for modulation. Disengaged, you get clean (but not brittle) tones. Turn it on, and the sound starts to glisten.

I suppose you could use it to sound like U2. But I'm enjoying the pleasant surprise of finding that it's an effective way of just making pretty sounds.

rhinocaster · June 28th, 2008, 05:16 AM

Delay can be a very fun effect. Like you've already noticed, it doesn't have to just be something that produces slap back repeats. It can be used for atmosphere and texture.

Now, do yourself a favor and DON'T play a tape delay. You'll never be the same again!

Jenix · June 28th, 2008, 07:29 PM

those carbon delays are on clearance right now at mf

2ndstringer · June 29th, 2008, 01:02 PM

I just checked and they are in stock at $149, which I think is the regular MF price.

John

John Thigpen · June 29th, 2008, 07:55 PM

There is a revision to this pedal to bump up the strength of the mod button after a lot of complaints that it was too subtle. Perhaps MF was closing out the last of the pre-revision stock.

John

11 Gauge · June 29th, 2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhinocaster

Now, do yourself a favor and DON'T play a tape delay. You'll never be the same again!

Not only that, but it's a major bite whenever there's a mechanical issue. To make them mechanically bomb proof usually attaches a price tag of a grand or higher to the pedal

If you dig analog delay, jump on it. The components used in them are dwindling in supply. To get longer repeats with analog, they have to chain more of the chips together...

The CC seems to be a slam dunk winner, even if it isn't perfect. When you consider that you can buy 2 of them and have some bucks left over versus the Maxon analog delay, the deal just gets sweeter.

graham232 · July 2nd, 2008, 11:12 AM

I have just finished the backings for a more acoustic based album. When I have used electric in this project it is more atmospheric so the Carbon Copy is ideal as it never seems to get in the way of the guitar.

Funny thing is, I am recording songs which I wrote over 20 years ago with a friend of mine when the only delay I had was an Boss DM-2.

June 28th, 2008, 05:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
beep.click Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 1,966	Carbon Copy -- Thoughts of a Delay Newbie I've played a lot of pedals over the years, but never was a delay guy. Tonight I bought an MXR Carbon Copy, just because I thought it might be fun to play around with. I have to say, this pedal has a very sweet tone to it. It obviously adds to your sound, but in a way that isn't obnoxiously effect-y. Before now, I had no idea how versatile a delay could be. I just thought: REPEATS. Instead, I'm finding it can be very subtle, adding layers and textures. A cool feature on this box is a "mod" button, for modulation. Disengaged, you get clean (but not brittle) tones. Turn it on, and the sound starts to glisten. I suppose you could use it to sound like U2. But I'm enjoying the pleasant surprise of finding that it's an effective way of just making pretty sounds. __________________ "It looked like a giant green gum drop to me."

June 28th, 2008, 05:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
rhinocaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 44 Posts: 1,367	Delay can be a very fun effect. Like you've already noticed, it doesn't have to just be something that produces slap back repeats. It can be used for atmosphere and texture. Now, do yourself a favor and DON'T play a tape delay. You'll never be the same again! __________________ Just because I "Don't" get it doesn't mean I "Won't" get it!

June 28th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jenix Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois State University Age: 19 Posts: 303	those carbon delays are on clearance right now at mf __________________ USA Ovation * (Big Baby Taylor - SOLD) MIM Telecaster * Vox AC15CC Takamine Classical G series Martin 000C-16RGTE Aura Some people sing in the shower, I play guitar...

June 29th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
2ndstringer Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 142	I just checked and they are in stock at $149, which I think is the regular MF price. John __________________ Having said all that, I might be wrong.

June 29th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
John Thigpen Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rock Hill, SC Age: 53 Posts: 182	There is a revision to this pedal to bump up the strength of the mod button after a lot of complaints that it was too subtle. Perhaps MF was closing out the last of the pre-revision stock. John

July 2nd, 2008, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
graham232 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex, United Kingdom Age: 42 Posts: 262 9 Photos	I have just finished the backings for a more acoustic based album. When I have used electric in this project it is more atmospheric so the Carbon Copy is ideal as it never seems to get in the way of the guitar. Funny thing is, I am recording songs which I wrote over 20 years ago with a friend of mine when the only delay I had was an Boss DM-2.