The Ultimate DIY Delay Pedal? – That Pedal Show

Dan builds a four-head delay machine using 26 separate pedals!

Life too short for long YouTube videos? Please see the ‘Interesting bits and go-to sections’ information below.

As we were explaining what happens in a multi-head tape delay, Dan put together a ‘Frankenstein’ version of a dual-head delay, using single pedals replicating each component. In this video he’s expanded on that and returned with a 4-head behemoth to see what’s what.
Why would you do this? Well, you probably wouldn’t, but we hope it opens up some understanding of what’s happening in a delay pedal in order to help you decide on the kind of sounds and features you like more, and like less.

Enjoy the show!

Gear in this episode…
• Sonic Research ST-300 Turbo Tuner

• Strymon Volante

• Keeley D&M Drive:

• TheGigRig Wetter Box

• JHS Summing Amp x 4

• TC Electronic Flashback Mini x 4

• JAM Pedals Waterfall Chorus x 4

• NRG Pumper 072 x 4

• JHS Buffered Splitter x 4

• Lazy Bear Volume Pot x 4

• Land Devices Land Mixer

• Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature & 212 cab with TR1265B speakers

• Victory VC35 The Copper & 212 cab with one Celestion G12M Greenback and one G12 Anniversary

Interesting bits and go-to sections
- Intro playing: 00:00
- What are we doing today?: 01:20
- The original Frankenstein Delay board: 03:40
- The big reveal and tones: 04:50
- Signal path basics: 07:00
- It starts with kill-dry delay sounds: 09:00
- Adding modulation and filtering: 10:28
- Filter the repeat sounds: 12:50
- Straight delay / modulation / feedback: 15:15
- How do we get repeats?: 16:30
- One delay line signal diagram: 18:00
- Panning circuit: 21:30
- And now FOUR delay lines with mixer: 24:40
- Two delays & stereo panning sounds: 26:13
- Building a four-delay stereo sound: 28:29
- Edge-type dotted-eighth?: 33:05
- Mick’s super spacey jam: 38:00
- Dan's super spacey jam: 45:29

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[geoffreysahs]

Dan is officially a pedal wizard. Dandalf

[jameskenyon]

This is simultaneously the most ridiculous and the most brilliant thing I have ever seen.

[garethsigrist]

You pedal nerds were so preoccupied with whether or not you could, you didn't stop to think if you should... and that is exactly why I love That Pedal Show! 🤣😍🥰

Simply awesome stuff 👏👏👏👏

[jonlohrenz]

This needs to be a running series. “Absurdly impractical pedal uses that are amazing.”

[PhilipValdesMusic]

1) this makes the Volante seem like an absolute bargain
2) Dan, you are a cable management wizard

[neilgrimes]

NICE ONE GENTS, Gents, gents...
So cool to to play a little part in this big echoey beast!
Thanks loads,
Neil

[RichVandewhatever]

The thought of you guys wheeling in that pedalboard along with your wet-dry-wet rig to your first pub gig after restrictions are lifted puts a huge smile on my face!👍

[WarrenPostma]

As a complete lover of insane delay pedal chains, I congratulate Dan on this epic feat of insanity. Bonkers, and wonderful.

[IanWrigleyNZ]

I think we just peeked into the brain of Dan. Backing out slowly... :D This was awesome

[nigelpickett]

The image of Mick and Dan lying together on a bed of cash is an image that will live with me forever. Thank's for that boys. ;<o)

[maniacalion]

Been having a really shit week but this is always a great moment in the week so thank you 🙏

[blues]

Love those JHS splitter and summing pedals. They really are problem solvers as well as creativity enablers. For example, I use a summing pedal to let me control the organ output of an EHX B9 organ pedal with a volume pedal while still passing my dry acoustic guitar signal to my amp. So, I'm able to gently swell in and out an organ accompaniment while I'm playing.

[laurensbronsveld]

I love how this is simultaneously absolutely awesome and utterly ridiculous. A perfect analogy for TPS👌
Never change guys😁

[michaelclarkphoto]

It is official. Dan is a genius. In the beginning I was wondering what are they doing today...and by the end I was blown away by the glorious tones and epic soundscapes! Great job guys!

[rjroth]

I was already amazed at what pedal designers can cram into a small enclosure - now I'm just stunned! What a cool show!

[josephsocco]

I just want to thank you gents. I've probably watched over a thousand different U tube Videos on pedals and sound and not learned much. But you guys are the reason I have "My Sound" to date. Thanks for the all your KEEP ROCKIN

[bniwa]

Dan, you are pure energy on this one man, bringing me back to the OG episodes. What a fun experiment - and eye opening...really makes me think of how many ways I might try wiring up my board. So many sounds to be had. Thanks for the great episode and education gents.

[AlbusBand]

As an unofficial spokesman for the LOTS O MC (League of Trained Seals of Counting Money) I’m pleased to see my clients finally being recognized for their talents. All my love!!! See you gents on my first break at work during VCQ.

[MurrayWilliams]

Who needs a silly Volante when one can just whip this simple board together... I love this! It tickles my brain in just the right way.

[simonmastromatteo]

Mick's space and Dan's jam were more than epic. Probably one of my new favorite episodes