The PT Delay is a highly characterful delay processor built around the infamous PT2399 chip. It does not aim to compete with clever modern delays (so no microprocessor, tap-tempo, beat-sync, etc.) and instead presents a unique hands-on affair for textural sonic play. With soft-clipping stages, voltage-controlled delay time, powerful equalisation and a true analogue approach, the PT Delay can produce tones akin to tape delays or gnarl down into degraded digital territories. Stand distinct!
The first PT Delay was released in 2011. When I decided to tweak the design ‘just a bit’ it ended up taking many months and 10+ prototypes to reach the next stage, but, arriving in mid-2013, the (original) PT Delay Standard ushered in a new era as the first of my ‘red module’ format designs. The design was updated in 2015/6 and then again in 2018.
[The ‘Standard’ in the name hinted that I may someday design a ‘Deluxe’ version – don’t hold your breath!]
The 2018 version updates:
– The 1/4″ input is now balanced (which can, of course, be used unbalanced).
– The CV control has changed to have a polarity switch with centre-off for quick modulation muting.
– General circuit improvements as standard throughout my designs.
