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I have a Daphon E20DL and I realise it is a budget pedal .
it seems to work fine 50% of the time but then it seems to get stuck in a loop and self generates a clicking repeat that just goes on for ever sometimes it amplifies its self getting louder and louder.
is there anything I can do to fix this or do I just need to buy a better pedal
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0G9I05eIYU
@CeeJay
no it looks like this
I prefer more repeats and lower depth (or effect level on Boss pedals) generally but it depends on the delay type.
Play around with it until it gives you something you like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhm3w45-o3I
at 00:27 this is the effect I was trying to emulate
Whether it's fixable easily or economically is another question - some pedals can be tricky to work on.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Repeat = number of repeats
Depth = level mix between original signal and echo sound
This is normal for a Bucket Brigade Device analogue echo processor. (Instant Dub Reggae ina-Babylon.)
On a digital delay, it suggests a defect.
How are you powering the pedal? External +9v or internal PP3?
Levels going up and down at random can be symptomatic of a dying battery. When the voltage increases, the effect level rises with it.
If you are using an external PSU, check that the pin polarity is correct for the delay pedal and that your effects chain does not draw more current than the PSU can consistently provide.
Lisburn NI.
I have swapped over to using the stomplab now. I got a good enough sound from this now. I have only been playing a few months now so I am trying to put more effort into playing rather than fiddling with effects. So the fault is very much an unwelcome distraction. Having said that having the effect on brings you a little closer to the sound you are trying to recreate and as a beginner any step closer is encouraging
I see to live in Ballymoney, not exactly on your doorstep but closer than I am now on the south coast of England. Will have to defer to more local members!
A delay is a nice tool for beginners, quite handy for timing, scales and quite inspiring, but like you say best to keep it simple and play more.