Analog Man ARDX20 Dual Analog Delay

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Free 18" stereo patch cord when AMAZE0 and ARDX20 bought together! Just put a note in the order comments area if you want one.

Our Price: $265.00

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Product Code: AM-ARDX20

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HOSA Insert Y-Cable STP-201 or 201RR $7 [Add $7.00]Please note in ORDER COMMENTS AREA if you want angled or straight plugs.

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Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal $75 [Add $75.00]

Power Cables for your existing multi-power supply

18" Power Cable for PP2 (one straight and one 90 degree end, unless you specify in comments) $3.50 [Add $3.50]

Extra 36" power Cable for PP2 with one 90 degree end $4.50 [Add $4.50]

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US 120V 9vDC $15 [Add $15.00]- This is a normal 9V Boss type external power supply/adaptor for USA use with 120V AC wall power.

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Euro 240V $15 [Add $15.00]- this is an external power supply/adaptor for use with 220/240V AC to make 9Vdc for the pedal.

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UK 240V $15 [Add $15.00]- this is an external power supply/adapter for use with UK (3 prong) 220/240V AC to make 9Vdc for the pedal.

Description

Technical Specs

The Analog Man ARDX20 Dual Analog Delay pedal is a hand-wired pedal with two selectable settings of delay time, feedback, AND delay level, not just delay time! Also has effects loop for modulation, and expression pedal jack for delay time. Will have external tap tempo in the future.

Features

ARDX20 receives the GUITAR PLAYER magazine EDITOR'S PICK AWARD in the April 2010 issue

For Asian customers, especially Japan, please order from Analog Man Asia

The ARDX20 takes the great sound of our previous analog delay, but adds more features.

This pedal was released slowly, with no hype or advance promotion, so that we would not get into a back-order situation or have to fix problems in early versions. They are still sort of "under the radar", but with over 1000 (11/2011) ARDX20 pedals out there now, this pedal is ready to take off!

It was designed by Ohbayashi San of Analog Man Asia in Japan, with design and specification help from Analogmike. We built a custom circuit board and specially designed ergonomic enclosure for this pedal. They are hand soldered (no machine soldering) and assembled to our specs in China. Then the pedals go to Japan where the Analogman logos on the pedals are engraved and the pedals are calibrated and tuned at the Analog Man Asia shop by Ohbayashi san and his team. Here is a picture of the shop in Japan:

This delay was designed for ease of use and the best sound possible, with standard features everyone can use, but optional external features for things everyone may not want to pay for up front. The external options like tap tempo, modulation, and presets is an additional pedal with a computer in it to control this delay.

FEATURES

1. True bypass switching, the right side foot switch is effect ON/OFF.

2. It's ONE delay pedal, but has TWO sets of controls, not only delay time but also delay level and feedback.

YELLOW channel (upper 3 knobs) or RED channel (lower 3 knobs) are selected with the left foot switch.

3. Battery or normal 9V boss type power. Power jack in the center top.

4. Battery compartment on the bottom for quick and easy battery changes

5. Low power consumption, 15mA, so an alkaline battery should last about 30 hours of use.

6. Jacks are on the top of the pedal for efficient layout on pedalboards

7. Input jack on the right, unplug to disconnect battery

8. Output jack on the left

9. EFFECTS LOOP is next to the input jack. Use a Y-cable (insert cable like optional HOSA STP-201) to run an effect only when the delay is ON, and only on the delayed sound.
The dry sound will stay in the pedal, it won't pass through the effects loop.

Modulation pedals are cool here. The E-H FREEZE pedal is amazing in the loop!

Or use a VOLUME pedal with a Y-Cable

or an expression pedal to control the level of the delays. Pulling back all the way will kill the delay sound. You can also control the FEEDBACK this way, as lowering the volume will reduce the feedback so you can easily control infinite delays.

10. DELAY TIME EXPRESSION jack is next to the output jack. Use a normal

Boss EV5 type expression pedal to control the delay time of the RED

channel. This jack will also be used for external options we will introduce

including tap tempo, modulation, multiple delay time preset boxes, etc.
The Boss FV500L is a stronger, bigger expression pedal which we also carry. We also carry the Ernie Ball 6181 volume pedal which makes a GREAT small, heavy duty expression pedal (requires insert Y-cable).

11. 600mS (.6 seconds) analog delay time, with clear, not dull, delay sounds. But not clean and bright like a digital delay. Most of the units actually get 650mS if you measure them. The delays

are easily controlled for infinite feedback without runaway volume problems

which can damage your speakers. Minimum delay time is 36mS.

12. You can plug into the EFFECTS LOOP to get a WET ONLY sound, when the pedal is ON. The dry sound will come out of the normal output. You will need a special cable to get the wet output, with the ring on the pedal side connected to the tip of the output cable. Ground the tip on the pedal side (kills noise) if you don't want feedback (multiple repeats). Attach the tip to the ring on the pedal side to allow feedback. You can also plug a normal cable half-way into the EFFECTS LOOP jack to do this but it's a little tricky to get it just right so if you want to do it often it's best to make up a cable (or we can make one for you).

13. Two LED lights blink in time to the delay setting.

NEW REV 3 ARDX20 in Dec, 2011

We redesigned the boards and internal layout of the pedal to make them easier to build and more rugged. We tried to reduce the normal analog delay noise level too by arranging the wires and components, and using a board with more shielding. The wiring, boards, jacks, and LEDs are sturdier inside. We made one change to the circuit, putting a trimpot on the board for adjusting the maximum wet (delay) level. The stock setting is a bit louder than the previous version, and it can get a bit louder yet. But if you adjust it louder, the feedback gets more sensitive and you can have runaway repeats easily. These have a serial number over 1000 and a nicer plexi control panel with A and B labels.

No surface mount components

Unlike most of the new sunface-size analog delays now available, and some larger units with long delay times, the ARDX20 uses vintage style normal size electronic components that are hand-soldered to the circuit board. We also use normal size potentiometers and switches that are hand wired. This means that the ARDX20 won't wind up in a landfill if something goes wrong- it can be repaired by anyone, while the little robot-built surface-mount analog delays must usually be replaced if something fails or is damaged by an electrical or mechanical accident. We also feel that the normal size components will usually give you a better sound. The resistors may not make any difference, but some of the capacitors we use are not available in tiny surface-mount versions.

Someone asked me for a comparison to the MXR Carbon Copy. Those are about the best small analog delays, and we sell a lot of them. The ARDX20 has quite a bit longer delay time, about 2:00 on ours gives you the 600mS that the MXR has. The MXR has more white noise in the background, as it's tuned for more high end. The repeats on the MXR are a little harder and harsher due to the extra high end, our repeats are a little softer and smoother, a bit more like the old Japanese analog delays. But the ARDX20 has more high end than the old Japanese analog delays.

TAP TEMPO INFORMATION

The AMAZE0 Tap Tempo box is an external computerized controller box. It plugs right into the delay time jack with a stereo patch cord. No other box or switch will work with the ARDX20 for tap tempo. We have some cool features like modulation and presets in this external box which became available in 2011. Tha AMAZE0 controller will work on ANY ARDX20 pedal. Not sure if it will work on any other analog or digital delays yet but we'll see!

BASS GUITAR

David wrote:

I tried out my Analogman Dual Delay on my bass board a few months ago and it has become a permanent fixture! The utter transparency translates perfectly to bass, and in fact, it is the ONLY "usable" delay I've ever found for bass. In addition to long special FX type applications, I most commonly use it for a long slap-back type effect, which perfectly replicates the sustain of synth bass without requiring the squashing effect of compression...

SAMPLES

Here are some sound samples played by Analogman Asia associate and professional guitarist Kadota san from Taiwan. His website is guitarworkshops.net

Fender 1954 Strat > Analog Man Comprossor > Analog Man Chorus > ARDX20 > Fender Bassman 50
NO REVERB!!!

Fender 1954 Strat > RE-J TS-808/808/Silver+> RE-J BD-2/Pro+ > ARDX20 > Fender Bassman 50
NO REVERB!!!

Here are some more cool clips by Kadota san, this is a Japanese page translated to English by Google so I hope you can understand it : Analog Delay Sample Sound page

Doug Doppler, who is making the GET KILLER TONE dvds

http://www.analogman.com/samples/dougdoppler/ARDX20AnalogMen.mp3

Another from Doug Doppler

http://www.analogman.com/samples/dougdoppler/ARDX20IfSixWasEight.mp3

Doug Doppler again, running a Z Vex Octane III fuzz/octave into the ARDX20 on the lead track:

Z Vex Octane III sample

GEARMANNDUDE!

More GEARMANNDUDE with the expression pedal for delay time:

Option Jack explanation video:

Matt Rae playing some country licks with the ARDX20:

Here is a demo of the delay with the AMAZE0 controller by Lance Keltner

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Fantastic Analog Delay	January 23, 2012
Reviewer: Mike Myles from Manchester, NH United States

I've owned one of these for over a year, played dozens of shows with it, and it's just great!... couldn't do without it. I have a Boss DM-2, which I bought new in the 80's - great analog delay pedal. The ARDX20 sounds as good, if not better, with more features. Having two separate delay settings is really useful. I don't use an expression pedal, or tap tempo. Very cool options, but I just run a slapback and long delay to switch between... all I need.

I've played and owned many delays - analog, tape (Roland 301), digital. I play mainly rockabilly, blues. This pedal is exactly what I wanted. Great warm analog sound, and all the features I need, but not too many - like many multi delay pedals. It's built solid - reliable gig after gig, unlike tape delays that need constant maintenance.

I use this pedal more than any other. If I could only bring one pedal to a gig, it would be this one, without question.

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The best analog delay.	November 10, 2011
Reviewer: FERNANDO LOPEZ from SEVILLA Spain

I had a lot of analog delay pedals.
For me the DMM was the best.
Now there is a better pedal: ARDX20.

Doesn't change your tone, and the delayed signal is fat. In an A/B comparation the DMM sounds thin, tasteless.
Two sets with time, feedback and mix.
Solid as a rock.
100% reliable.
Very well made.

With the wonderful Amaze0, you have tap tempo, modulation, 8 presets. Incredible.
The modulation can be wave or triangle. With rate and depht controls.

If you want the DMM like reverb sound you can get the mod with highpass for the repeats (only the delayed signal). Then you get a rever-ish sound. The repeats are lush, more dimensional, less evident.

I don't know the reason for its low price.
Is very well made, first quality.

If you are looking for the best analog delay pedal, here you have it. More than 600 ms!!!
If you play in gigs, you will fall in love with the Amaze0.

Thank you Mike. Again you got it. Again you made it.

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ARDX20	May 31, 2011
Reviewer: Travis Posey from AL and Nashville, United States

The ARDX20 is one mighty fine sounding delay. I think it's going to be a keeper. It blows away all the big name and boutique delays I have ever tried (I've had a bunch of em).

I must admit, I was a little skeptical at first. Your description says the repeats are clear, not dull. I was afraid it would sound TOO clear and sterile. But it's pure and warm analog goodness. I like to have just a tad of
echo, almost unnoticeable. Most delays have a major jump in the mix knob. They go from not at all to way too much with just a slight turn, even the T Rex Replica, Way Huge Aqua puss and MXR Carbon Copy. This always would drive me crazy. I would end up using an old rack Chandler Echo which was a pain. Not now.

ARDX20 has a great mix knob- you can dial in very low levels with ease. I'm a pro player that plays all over the Southeast for a living. Next I'm going to get the Bi-Chorus for my Leslie tones, so I can finally get rid of the over sized and noisy H&K Rotosphere!!

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From Michael Pritzl, The Violet Burning	May 27, 2011
Reviewer: michael pritzl from CA, United States

I like certain things about the (most popular digital delay of 2011).
but it feels and sounds emulated. and when i put gain in front of it
it's almost as if i'm suddenly listening to a 'model' of the gain instead of the fuzz or gain pedal interacting with the amplifier.

i have to say that in my extensive research on delays over 20 years of rock music,
the ardx20 ranks easily as the best delay i've played, owned or tried for under $1000.
that is a huge statement. there are other good ones. the TRex, the DMM, the echodrive/sib.
but the combo of the ardx20/amaze0 would beat them in a sound test and in a ease of use test.

above $1000: the fulltone tape echo is also outstanding and the pete cornish TES is the ruler and most diverse, but hard to find and 6-10x the price of the ardx20.

thanks again for the outstanding work you and ohbayashi san did on these, and the great service!

thank you, thank you, thank you!
michael pritzl

the violet burning
www.thevioletburning.com

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Excellent!	May 1, 2011
Reviewer: Dustin from England

This is by far my favorite delay so far, not a bad sound possible out of this bad boy. And quite easily the most power efficient delay I've ever had, a 9v lasts forever in this thing!

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