Pearl Analog Delay AD-08

Pearl

Submitted by Andrew from Millicent (18 points) on Apr 15, 2006
OK! Ive just A/B/C'd the Pearl AD-08 alongside an Ibanez AD-80 & a Boss DM-2. It was the one which sounded the most different by far. It has much darker repeats, the AD-80 had the brightest most pristine repeats by far. Whether or not darker sounding repeats is a good or bad thing is a matter of personal taste I guess but I personally would like to have both options at hand.
Good Points: The ability to mix between dry & wet signals is a great advantage of the AD-08. Two separate knobs as opposed to the AD-80's one mix control. The DM-2 cannot be mixed at all.
Bad Points: If you want your repeats to ring out very pristinely this is not your best choice but Hey! Its an analog delay, if clarity is what you seek, go digital (or AD-80) This one is very different to any other ive heard which I think is a good thing, It definately has its place. They dont go cheap anymore either.
Price Paid: US$130.00
Purchased At: eBay UK
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Submitted by self from dubalin (6 points) on Dec 22, 2004
a great little unit especially when run at lower voltages.... some thouroughly unique noises, an infinitely variable power supply is, as with most analogue stuff, fun.
Good Points: hideously evil and individual. i love it so very much.
Bad Points: using as an actual delay quite unlikely, better for pure pedal playing
Price Paid: US$0.00
Purchased At: gift from mate for fixin his gtr
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Submitted by Patrick A. from Puebla (24 points) on Feb 12, 2004
great little, solid pedal from the 80's. nice clear and long delay, algo great to play around with the buttons to create the "landing UFO" sounds. the best delay pedal i've come through yet. they are pretty rare now, but if you find one, BUY IT! you have my word for it, you won't regret!
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Price Paid: US$0.00
Purchased At: Gift from a Friend
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