Erica Synths Zen Delay

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Desktop Stereo Delay

Delay time adjustable from 1 - 5000 ms
Up to 50 s delay time via tap tempo or MIDI clock mode
5 Delay modes (tape, tape ping pong, digital ping pong, digital, crossover)
Analogue multimode filter with resonance (low pass, band pass, high pass)
Adjustable tube overdrive
Stereo input: 6.3 mm jack
Stereo output: 6.3 mm jack
Control input (6.3 mm TRS jack) for optional bypass / TAP foot switch (not included)
MIDI-in
Dimensions (W x D x H): 21 x 15 x 5 cm
Weight: 870 g
Power supply unit included (12 V DC)

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Available since January 2020

Item number 477285

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Saveable Effects No

MIDI-capable Yes

Footswitch connection No

Microphone Input No

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Happy Tosh ! 25.09.2020

Very high quality stereo delay unit that is unlike any other that I have tried or seen.
Very fun to play with using ANY Audio source, from Vocals, instruments, drums, field recordings, live or recorded material.
I do find there are some issues and missed opportunities that hav finally made me decide to return the product.
I think there will be a Zen Delay 2 for sure in the not so distant future which hopefully improve on these points, and some may even be fixed in updates.
The issues for me are:
- The digital delay high pitched noise that surely can be called a bug.
- The mix issue that prevents parallell filtering without noticable doubleing because it's post dsp conversion even when the delay is turned off.
- No way to modulate parameters with CV or other input.
- Would be great to have even more delay modes like reverse and more!

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Great fun - lots of flexibility

JMC_dnb 17.07.2020

The Erica Synth Zen Delay is a weighty and solid unit. Looks kick-ass and sounds better. It works as an external effect with Ableton perfectly and I've also used direct my in effect chain. Fun to experiment with or to do more classic delay processing. I'm using it with synths primarily but have run drum loops through it too.

By-passing the delay allows use of the filter and the tube drive effects which has expanded my options. Driving a Kick drum sounds whopper -defo give that a go.

I have used the midi cable to sync the clock with my daw but the more I've been using it, I'm leaning towards just tapping the tempo to it's not "perfectly" in sync - I've been getting cooler effects with this and less chance of phase when it comes to drums.

Top stuff all round, get one, have some fun, make some noise :)

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A Delay That’s an Instrument in Itself

calvin.io 23.11.2024

The Erica Synths Zen Delay is just amazing. It’s not just a delay unit—it feels like a proper instrument. The sound is super warm and rich, and the drive and filter let you really shape things in a fun way. I love how hands-on it is; just tweaking the knobs can take your sound somewhere completely new. It’s perfect for dubby vibes, crazy feedback loops, or just adding some texture. It’s not cheap, and it’s a bit big, but honestly, it’s worth it for what it can do. Couldn’t be happier with it!

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An amazing musical instrument

shlomi 22.02.2022

Very playable, Must have!

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