Walrus Audio D1: The only digital delay that sounds better than analogue (arguably)

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This is the digital delay that converted me.

Launched in 2020, Walrus Audio's Mako Series D1 has five delay modes and lets you stomp-switch between any three of nine onboard user presets. Buckle up for all 90 sprawling seconds (approx) of this epic adventure to discover the secret of its unique musicality.

Mine is the original D1 - I believe they've tweaked the reverse delay algorithm for the new version. Not too much, hopefully, because it was brilliant already.

Incidentally, if you're bothered by the erratic flashing of the tempo LED, that's just because it's out of sync with the camera's shutter speed. It gets on much better with humans.

(Guitar is a Gordon Smith GS Deluxe Semi-Solid.)

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What a great review, thanks very much!

Herschli
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This works better than the Flashback 2 mash button feature. I would like to hear the reverse delay. The only one that mimmicks Revolver-era backwards delay is the Danelectro Backtalk. I want one just to pair up with the stupid expensive Dr Robert distortion to have achieve one of my favorite tonal flavors.

joellebrodeur
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But can it do spaceship sounds when you turn the time knob?

Peapodzilla
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Yo. Love this wee video. I own the D1 and if I'm honest I struggle dialling in anything even remotely useable in the reverse setting, which, from my forums deep-dive, seems to be a pretty common gripe.

But your 3rd preset is beautiful!

It would be really useful if you were able to show the dial parameter for each preset you have, rather than simply double clicking between each one. Any chance you could share roughly how you achieved your reverse preset?

Big love ❤️

AdamKeenan-hirh
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I wish it could have a psychotic episode :-(

SkiingAintCrime