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Description
Dive into the nostalgic echoes of the past with the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Pedal, a masterpiece crafted for enthusiasts of the lo-fi sound and the digital delay of the '80s. This unique pedal preserves your guitar's dry signal through an analog path, while simultaneously infusing it with a gritty, lo-fi edge thanks to a +21dB OD preamp and a distinctive low-fi digital delay chip. Tailor your sound from sharp, precise slapbacks to ethereal, lingering echoes with unparalleled ease, thanks to its intuitive Attack and Level controls. The Kilobyte is your ticket to exploring the boundaries of time and tone, without ever losing the essence of your original sound.
Key Features:
- Analog signal path ensures the integrity of the dry signal
- +21dB OD preamp for powerful signal boosting
- Unique low-fi digital delay chip designed for gritty, nostalgic tones
- Versatile Attack and Level controls for shaping delay intensity and volume
- Ideal for creating everything from classic slapbacks to haunting, atmospheric echoes
Product specs
| Brand | Caroline Guitar Company |
| Model | Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay, Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Limited Edition - CME Exclusive |
| Finish | Silver / Black, Throwback Can, Various |
| Year | 2013 - 2025 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Delay Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of delay does the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay produce?
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The Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay offers a unique, gritty delay sound with a lo-fi character, perfect for creating atmospheric and experimental tones.
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Is the Caroline Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay is designed for both live and studio use, providing reliable performance and a distinctive sound that stands out on stage.
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Does the Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay have any modulation features?
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Yes, the Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay includes modulation controls that allow you to add warble and movement to your delay repeats, enhancing the lo-fi effect.
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Can the Caroline Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay be powered by a standard pedalboard power supply?
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The Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay requires a standard 9V DC power supply, making it compatible with most pedalboard power systems.
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How does the Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay handle high-gain signals?
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The Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay is designed to handle high-gain signals well, maintaining clarity while adding its characteristic lo-fi texture to your sound.
Videos
The Pedal Zone
Caroline Guitar Company - Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Demo
Caroline Guitar Company - Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Demo
The Pedal Zone
CGC: KILOBYTE LO-FI DIGITAL DELAY
Brett Kingman
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Digital Delay
Prymaxe
Caroline Kilobyte Delay, demo by Pete Thorn/Vintage King
Pete Thorn
Kilobyte Lo Fi Delay Pedal Demo
soundpurestudios
NAMM '13 - Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay Demo
Premier Guitar
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte™ Lo-Fi Delay Guitar Effects Pedal Demo
Pedal of the Day
Caroline Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay - Quick Clip
Ambient Endeavors
Reviews
PROS
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Unique and interesting delay features
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High-quality Lo-Fi sound without degrading guitar tone
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Havoc button adds powerful expressiveness
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Can produce dirty, tape echo-like sounds and slapback
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Maintains clarity of input signal even with fuzzed-out drive on repeats
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Encourages creativity and brings fresh inspiration to music
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Different editions offer slight tweaks for personalized experience
CONS
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Not as versatile as some may prefer
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Learning curve to fully appreciate its potential
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Can quickly produce very dirty sounds, which might not suit all tastes
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay.
Features and functionality
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The Kilobyte lacks tap tempo, which might be important for live players, but its Havoc switch enables quick self-oscillation, especially in short delay settings.
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The PT2399 chip gives the Kilobyte an aged, warm sound, losing fidelity with longer delays, which some users find appealing for creative experimentation.
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The Kilobyte includes a second plastic quick connect port on the circuit board, speculated to be for programming one of the chips.
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The manual suggests using the Clock knob dynamically, which may offer further sound exploration possibilities not explicitly detailed in the manual.
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The Kilobyte 2000 allows users to control grit/drive and modulation, enhancing its ability to create drones or oscillating pads, ideal for atmospheric play.
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The pedal produces a unique "tape stop" effect when the bypass is tapped while holding the Havoc switch, adding to its creative possibilities.
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User experience
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Some users find the soft bypass switch temperamental, which can affect live performance reliability.
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Some users have noted that the pedal remains a permanent fixture on their boards due to its unique sound and functionality.
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Users appreciate the improved usability of the Havoc switch, which now provides better control over noise and oscillation, making it more adaptable for live performances.
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Comparisons
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The Kilobyte offers a unique lo-fi character different from the Walrus ARP-87, which also provides lo-fi sounds but includes tap tempo.
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The Kilobyte 2000 is compared to the Rubberneck with a simpler interface and slightly narrower enclosure, appealing to those seeking straightforward yet dynamic control.
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Use cases and applications
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Ideal for slapback delay, with time knob set around 8:00-8:30, providing quick self-oscillation with the Havoc switch engaged.
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Owners frequently experiment with the Clock knob for dynamic sound manipulation, suggesting potential for connecting it to a switch or expression pedal.
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The Havoc switch can now be used musically by setting it on the verge of oscillation, allowing for a pad-like sound that can be manipulated for shoegaze effects.
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pedals that have made it onto the album
In this source by Premier Guitar the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte is listed as part of his studio gear.
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In this post from Andy's Instagram, captioned "Message from Andy : The pedals of life," the following pedals are visible (Left to Right, Top to Bottom):
-Radial Bassbone OD
-Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
-Electro Faustus EF110 Blackfly
-MWFX Judder
-Digitech Freqout
-Hologram Effects Infinite Jets
-Boss CE-2W
-EHX Attack Decay XO
-Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe
-MWFX Glitch
-Paul Trombetta Rotobone
-ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky (Vexter Series)
-Catalinbread Antichthon
-Catalinbread Belle Epoch
-Vaux Flores Number 23
-Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water
-TC Electronic Dark Matter
-Caroline Guitar Company Météore
-Mad Professor Golden Cello
at 2:16 you can see it for half a second (the white version of the pedal)
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"station 2 (d...de...del...dela...delay...) for berlin drc of earth vs. the bug"
In his list of other pedals in an interview done for Music Radar, this pedal was also included.
According to the Premier Guitar's interview, Benson uses the Caroline Kilobyte pedal.
butchwalkerEverybody always wants me to post pics of my pedalboard. I don't. Because it isn't beautiful. It isn't organized. It isn't in order. It isn't much. It's actually very much just like me. But it is functional, easy, and awesome shit. L-R top: Keeley super modulation something something, TC electronics David Hasselhoff signature series reverb pedal, JHS superbolt (backup), JHS RubyRed ?R prototype (backup) Bottom row: Caroline kilobyte delay, JHS ?R signature pedal (soon to be released!), JHS Muffaletta sandwich fuzz, JHS colorbox, TC tuner. I don't play with a lot of gain. The amp is overdriving slightly. I play kinda hard. My fingers are caveman carrots. I can honestly say tho, if you like what to hear on the new record and live, 90% of that is my signature ?R pedal (coming out in the next week or so).
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We can see that Matt is using the Caroline Guitar Kilobyte in this picture of his board.
Current pedalboards for Jordan Lawlor of M83. Top 2 rows are for guitar and bottom row is for bass.
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