Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Rating: 4.5 / 5
A legendary analog delay with built-in chorus/vibrato. The lush, modulated echo behind The Edge and countless dreamy tones.
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Pros
- Lush analog repeats with modulation
- Iconic atmospheric tones
- Chorus/vibrato built in
- Tons of character
Cons
- Large and power-hungry
- Pricier than basic analog delays
- Can be noisy at extremes
Lush, modulated analog echo
The Deluxe Memory Man is one of the most storied analog delays ever made. Beyond warm bucket-brigade repeats, its built-in chorus and vibrato give the echoes a swirling, three-dimensional movement that is instantly recognisable — famously central to The Edge''s early U2 sound.
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It is bigger and pricier than a Carbon Copy, but the modulation and character are why players keep coming back to it for atmospheric, spacious tones.