Maneco Labs 16 Second Delay Vintage Compact Pedal

The Maneco Labs 16 Seconds Delay Vintage Compact Pedal is a modern reinvention of the iconic 1983 looping delay, staying true to the original with a fully analog signal path. It incorporates pre-emphasis and de-emphasis, compression and expansion, and precise filtering for an authentic vintage feel. While digital processing is present, it is strictly limited to conversion and memory functions, preserving the pedal’s nostalgic eight-bit character.

Maneco Labs 16 Second Delay Compact Review

More than just a delay pedal, this unit serves as an audio time machine, combining eight-bit processing with analog circuitry to deliver warm, unrefined tones. User-friendly sliders and toggle switches provide intuitive control over delay time, speed, and modulation, while features like a triangle analog Low-Frequency Oscillator, reverse playback, and an analog click metronome enhance versatility. With a sleek, compact design built for modern pedalboards, this handcrafted Uruguayan creation honors the legacy of the 1983 classic while offering today’s musicians a powerful creative tool.

Maneco Labs 16 Second Digital Delay Compact Pedal Features

• Maximum delay time of 16 seconds
• Analog triangle LFO for pitch and time modulation
• Reverse playback and slow/fast toggle switches
• Illuminated sliders for precise parameter control
• Hand-built in Uruguay with an all-analog signal path

16 Second Delay by Maneco Labs Compact Specs

• 8-bit digital processing limited to core memory functions
• All-analog signal path with pre- and post-processing filters
• Slider controls for delay time, speed, depth, feedback, and blend
• Independent output for click metronome with level control
• Standard center-negative power, 150mA minimum current

Maneco Labs Sixteen Seconds Delay Vintage Compact Pedal Controls

• Delay Coarse slider: Controls the size of memory block used for the delay to a maximum of 16 seconds in FAST setting and 32 seconds in SLOW, approximately. values due to the tolerances involved in clock circuit control.
• Delay Fine slider: This control allows for smooth time and pitch changes by adjusting the sampling rate from highest to lowest pitch. 
• Speed slider: Sets the speed for the triangle waveform low-frequency oscillator (LFO) used to modulate the sampling rate, with a LED indicator for visual feedback.
• Depth slider: Controls the amount of LFO modulation that affects the sampling rate, ranging from subtle pitch fluctuations to deep and dramatic dives and rises.
• Feedback slider: This is a regeneration control that manages the amount of output signal from the delay line that is sent back to the input of the memory. This enables the creation of echo and overdub effects. When set to its maximum level, it can cause oscillation or what is commonly known as "runaway feedback".
• Blend slider: It is possible to adjust the mix between the dry signal and delay signal, ranging from 0% to 100%.
• Slow/fast switch: By changing the sampling rate to half or double, the time and pitch can be adjusted to be longest, one octave down (slow), or fastest/one octave up (fast).
• Reverse Switch: To change the direction of playback of memory content, you can use the reverse function. However, please note that this is not the same as a "reverse delay" effect, since the audio input is not continuously reversed like in the Danelectro Back Talk Echo. What's interesting about using the reverse function while overdubbing is that a new layer recorded over a reversed one will play forward. If you then switch back to reverse mode, the previous layer will play backwards while the new one will be reversed. It's actually much easier to try this out yourself than for me to try to explain it in words.
• Infinite footswitch: When you engage the "freeze" or "hold" control, the recording function will stop, and the existing memory will play continuously. If you use the bypass footswitch, it will mute the delay signal output, but it won't stop the delay from recording. This means that you can continuously record while in bypass mode.
• Power: Any standard pedal power with center negative polarity will work. Just ensure it can provide at least 150 milliamps of current to have a margin. There are no fancy requirements.

EHX 16 Second Delay Compact Alternative

The Maneco Labs 16 Seconds Delay Vintage Compact pedal stands out as a modern alternative to the legendary EHX 16 Second Digital Delay, offering a fresh take on the groundbreaking concepts introduced by the original. The Electro-Harmonix 16 second delay was a trailblazer in merging extended delay times with looping features. In this vein, the Maneco Labs pedalboard friendly version captures that essence with a refined design and enhanced performance, ensuring it's more user-friendly for modern musicians.

The Maneco Labs compact pedal combines vintage inspiration with modern engineering, offering the creative versatility and unique interaction that characterized the iconic Electro-Harmonix 16 Second Delay, all in a format designed for contemporary setups while preserving the original's distinct charm.

What's in the box of our Maneco Labs 16 Second Digital Delay Vintage Compact Pedal?

• Maneco Labs 16 Second Digital Delay Compact Pedal
• Branded box
• Cloth storage bag
• Maneco Labs stickers
• DeathCloud merch
• Candy

Maneco Labs 16 Seconds Delay Vintage Compact Pedal Dimensions

• Length: 4.75 inches
• Width: 3.75 inches
• Height: 1.4 inches
• Weight: 0.65 lbs

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