Caroline Guitar Company - Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Demo

Guitar demo of the ultra-inspiring Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay pedal

Looking for a delay that's all about the gameplay? Then the Caroline Guitar Co Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay should be right up your tonal alley!

Built around a delay chip normally found in old karaoke machines and toys from the 80s, the Kilobyte sports an abundance of gorgeous smeary repeats that can be crushed to bits via the built-in analog drive circuit. It also contains some of the most amazing and organic modulation ever put in a delay, and to finish it all off there's the Havoc-switch, which instantly sends the pedal into self-oscillation territory for classic spaceship sounds or ambient pads to fill out the space in-between notes and chord changes.

There's no distracting feature overload here. Just plain old-school fun!

Guitar used:
Simon Neill Classic Vibe Strat

Pedals used:
Emma TransMORGrifier Compressor
TC Ditto Looper Gold

Amps used:
Fender Deluxe Reverb recorded with an Aston Origin mic

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[AndyAcker]

First pedal demo where I nearly shed a tear. Seriously: "Let's turn it on and let the echoes of a not-so-distant past, fill the room." I had to pause the video and take that in. I also grew up in the 80's, with these toys that had ridiculously playful functionality and tape effects. (I even still have my Casio Sk-1 that I bought from my brother's friend for $3 back in the day). Thanks for taking the time to merge aesthetic vision, great composition, and poetic description to illustrate how to use well these boxes of tones, timbres, and aural landscapes that we all love so much.

[richosburn]

I have to say, Stefan, your production quality/style paired with a keen eye for a very inspiring tonal palette really create a very accessible and artistic YouTube experience. I always enjoy your videos, whether it leads to a sale or not, I always consider every pedal...and I hope these companies are taking good care of you. To date I have bought 9 pedals (all of which I first encountered on your channel). Cheers, Stefan!

-Rich

[scramblerland]

I was born in 1980. My first computer was a MSX with a cassette to load games and some ( 2 ) games in cartridges that you had to put inside the own computer.

I fuc&!n@ understand what you are saying about having fun with simple but absolutely magical new stuff.

The kilobyte is a jewel

[UpUpBobby]

Fantastic demo of the features, gorgeous playing, and a wonderful summary that expertly relates personal experience to this creativity juggernaut of a pedal. Never thought a pedal demo could make me feel like this one did. Beautiful video that I find myself coming back to all the time :)

[pierrem.]

it's crazy how good your demo's are. best pedal demo's on youtube imo. keep it up!

[ScamLikely]

Best pedal review channel ever. I swear.

[robrainwater]

I was interested in this pedal because of learning that Dave Cobb using it in the studio, and then your video sold me on it. As an 80s kid your video has the warm-fuzz vibe of nostalgia that grabbed me and I find myself watching the video sometime just for the vibe and tones. This has changed how I'm playing and writing. I use it on acoustic guitar, and vocals too. Keep up the great work.

[bennyharderguitar]

I purchased three or four pedals because of your videos. Whenever I'm looking to add to my ambient sound, I turn to your demos.

[Grizzlysmash]

Love the picture of Brent Hinds! Great video

[taratapa]

I've been watching your videos for almost two hours and I can't get enough of it. Simplicity, clarity, appropriate playing according to the effects you show... Great job man. That guy you are is a real cool guy.

I'm a saxophonist by the way. If you have the chance to do reviews of pedals with a horn player, it would be amazing. I'm not the only one looking for this kind of stuff on the internet... Because there is practically nothing except on forums and meh...
You would be the first to do such videos. And I would totally agree with that, so would a ton more people for sure.

Good luck to you man !

[flynn_]

This by far one of my favourite pedal demos on this channel

[fastronaut]

Wait, games used to be on cassette tapes?!?!
Beautiful playing, extraordinary demo!
Also, my name is Caroline...which makes this pedal extra tempting, lol

[babyfactory]

its like the pedals play the music for you, brilliant

[eternity]

I grew up playing a Commodore 64 128.
Anyone old enough to remember this?
Load “*”, 8,1
You’d have to type that to boot up the game you wanted to play. Kung Fu Master was my favorite on that system.

[alanpilgrim]

The way you use it is awesome, exactly the way I like to play :) very interested in buying it!

[Alezcollection]

Such a cool delay. I just bought the Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude after watching your review on it, but this one is really nice too. I do feel like this one is a little bit brighter than the Meet Maude though so I’m happy with my purchase. One day I’ll own this baby too. Such a nice sound.

[stonedapesociety]

This is great thanks!
Wish it were more synth demos with this quality..

[Observedwalnut]

Hey Stefan, if you had to have one pedal on your board to use in tandem with the neunaber mk2. Would you pick the avalanche run or this? Much love :)

[sweettoof]

Very nice video, sir. I'm that old too.

[modernhuge]

Excellent demo! Just purchased this pedal on the strength of this demo alone. Love the humor/lightness and your use of graphics. Subscribed!

I'm looking to buy a second delay to pair with this one. Any particular pedal come to mind that would compliment this one well?