Is MXR Carbon Copy good?

The MXR Carbon Copy has an excellent reputation and is used by a lot of professional guitarists. The main reason is the sound quality. While you shouldn’t jump at a pedal just because it boasts that it’s analog, this pedal sounds great. The analog circuitry alters the tone in a way that really suits the delay effect.

Who uses MXR Carbon Copy?

It’s easier to get an idea of the sound if you know what guitarists use the MXR Carbon Copy. One famous example is Dave Matthews, of the band with the same name. ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons is another MXR Carbon Copy user. Gojira, the French progressive death metal band, also has it on the pedalboard.

Does MXR Carbon Copy have tap tempo?

The Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay adds a bevy of new features to fine-tune the warm, organic sound that has made the original the bestselling analog delay in the world. With extended delay time-now up to 1.2s-and tap tempo functionality, you now have more control over your Carbon Copy repeats than ever.

What’s the difference between analog and digital delay?

Analog delay pedals usually rely on a bucket-brigade device (BBD) chip that sends the analog signal through a series of capacitors, one step per clock cycle. Digital delay pedals use digital signal processing (DSP) chips to create their echo effects.

Is MXR Carbon Copy true bypass?

The CC Mini is true bypass, powered only via a 9-volt DC adapter.

Is MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe analog?

The Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay adds a bevy of new features to fine-tune the warm, organic sound that has made the original the bestselling analog delay in the world. With extended delay time—now up to 1.2s—and tap tempo functionality, you now have more control over your Carbon Copy repeats than ever.

Are analog delays better than digital?

Due to the limitation of BBD chips, analog delay pedals tend to offer shorter maximum delay times than digital delays. Digital delay pedals use digital signal processing (DSP) chips to create their echo effects. They offer more flexibility than analog delay pedals, some even offering MIDI control.

Can Carbon Copy run at 18V?

Yes, you can run the Carbon Copy at 18V.

Is there a mod on the carbon copy MXR?

The modulation on the Carbon Copy is magic, pure magic. I am probably going to pick this pedal up to throw after an El Cap to add another layer of lush. It’s incredibly good. Sweet. Is the mod just on the delays or on the original tone too?

What do trim pots do on MXR Carbon Copy?

These trim pots allow you to control the modulation width (left) and modulation speed (right). If you’re really into fine-tuning your sound, these pots can be super helpful but I found the default settings worked best for me.

Do you use MoD on carbon copy pedals?

Yeah, the mod’s just on the delays. Really helps to keep the original signal in front of the echos, which is very cool. I have two Carbon Copy pedals, and I have the mod on all the time on both. The modulation on the Carbon Copy is magic, pure magic.

Who is the owner of the MXR pedal?

The pedal is made by MXR, which is currently owned by Jim Dunlop. Dunlop Senior Engineer, Bob Cedro, is credited with engineered the pedal. Also Jeorge Tripps, who worked at Line 6 on the DL4 team and created of Way Huge Electronics, is responsible for the product design.