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Description
Encounter an unmatched sonic journey with the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man, a beloved treasure amongst musicians and collectors alike. This pedal provides you with the organic warmth of analog delay that rivals even the best tape delays. Experience up to 550ms of radiant echo, lush spatial chorus, and haunting vibrato, all carefully crafted from the same classic analog circuitry loved by many.
The Deluxe Memory Man is more than just a delay pedal, it's a creative tool that offers you a playground of sonic possibilities. With the 'Blend' control, tailor the mix of direct and delayed signals to your liking. Use the 'Feedback' control to add multiple echoes to your tone, creating a reverb-like effect with shorter delay settings.
Unleash your creativity with the 'Delay' control, offering you the ability to produce unusual pitch-shift effects by altering the delay while playing. The Chorus/Vibrato control introduces a modulation in the delay time, slow for chorus and faster for vibrato, resulting in a "Doppler" pitch shifting in the delayed signal.
Key Features:
- Up to 550ms of organic analog delay
- Blend control to vary the mix of direct and delayed signals
- Feedback control to create multiple echoes
- Delay control for unique pitch-shift effects
- Chorus/Vibrato control for modulation in delay time
- True bypass operation for uncolored tone when the pedal is off
- Overload LED to prevent signal distortion
- Bypass footswitch for easy operation
- Housed in a pedalboard-friendly enclosure
- Provides a rich, vibrant chorus effect when set to chorus, delay fairly short, blend at the center, chorus set high, and feedback fairly high
- Vintage integrated circuits for classic tone
- Ideal for fans of classic delay sounds or those seeking to explore new sonic landscapes
Owner's manual
Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Delay |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Max Delay Time | 550ms |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (instrument) |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (effect out), 1 x 1/4" (direct out) |
| Power Source | 24V DC power supply (included) |
| Height | 2.5" |
| Width | 5.75" |
| Depth | 4.75" |
| Weight | 2 lbs. |
FAQs
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What is the maximum delay time of the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man?
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The Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man offers a maximum delay time of 550 milliseconds, allowing for rich and textured delay effects suitable for various musical styles.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man include modulation effects?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man includes both chorus and vibrato modulation effects, which can be used to enhance the delay and create lush, ambient soundscapes.
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What type of power supply does the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man require?
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The Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man requires a 24V DC power supply, which is included with the pedal.
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Can the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man be used with a direct out setup?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man features a direct out, allowing for flexible routing options in various live and studio setups.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man suitable for bass guitar?
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The Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man can be used with bass guitar, providing warm analog delay tones that complement the instrument's low frequencies.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Produces beautiful, organic delay sounds
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Easy to control and tweak settings
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Features both chorus and vibrato effects that sound very natural
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Durable and compact design
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True bypass ensures signal integrity
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Versatile, works well with guitar and bass
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Modulation options add lush atmosphere and inspire creativity
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Smaller and more solid build compared to older models
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Excellent sound quality with a wide range of delay effects
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Can achieve iconic sounds like U2's The Edge
CONS
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Requires 24V power supply, which may demand more from your setup
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Some users miss the larger, pressed-metal case for tactile experience
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Surface mounted components may deter purists
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Lacks tap tempo feature, limiting on-the-fly adjustments
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A bit pricey compared to some competitors
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Presence of clock noise in the signal
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External power supply can be inconvenient
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Some users prefer the sound of older models
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The DMM is favorably compared to the Boss RE-20, with users appreciating the DMM's unique analog characteristics over digital alternatives.
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The Universal Audio Starlight and J Rockett Clockwork are mentioned as close alternatives, with the Starlight praised for its digital signal processing capabilities.
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The XO Deluxe Memory Man is noted to be 90% similar to the original big box unit but lacks some organic warmth found in vintage models.
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Some users find the XO a bit brighter than vintage models, which may help it stand out in a mix but lacks the vintage magic.
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User experience
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Owners report a strong emotional attachment to the pedal, often considering it a "holy grail" due to its distinctive sound and personal journey in acquiring it.
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Despite frustrations with clipping and headroom, owners often return to the XO for its unique vibrato and preamp qualities, especially with Fender guitars like the Telecaster and Jazzmaster.
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Owners with vintage models claim a more "alive and organic" sound, often preferring them over newer digital or analog delay pedals.
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Mods and upgrades
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An expression out jack for foot control of delay time and an effect loop via TRS cable are suggested for further customization.
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Installing a modulation rate knob allows for external control over chorus/vibrato speed, providing more precise sound shaping.
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Adding two MN3005 chips can extend the delay time to nearly 1 second, enhancing the pedal's functionality significantly.
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Some users recommend rerouting the internal trimpot to the exterior for easier adjustment when switching between guitars with different pickup types.
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Early XO models with MN3008 chips offer less noise compared to those with MN3005 chips, though MN3005s provide longer delay times.
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Swapping Xvive chips with Panasonic MN3005 chips in the XO can enhance sound quality, potentially saving the cost of a big box unit.
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Build quality
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The pedal's exterior is prone to scratches, but thin black acrylic can be used to touch up and conceal blemishes.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 14 Reviews and 83 Ratings
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The delay is legendary, the chorus & vibrato is just magnificent
The Deluxe Memory Man is known for its very tasteful bbd-delay - an analog circuit in all its blurred and washed out glory, but where it also really shines is in creating this warm, lush chorus and vibrato effects. Absolutly astonishing pedal.
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The King OF CRAZY
Eu nem preciso tocar! Pedal perfeito, misturando phaser e chorus também com meu Small Stone e Micro Chorus a opção do vibrato dá um som ambiente exótico e lindo! dá pra fazer tudo nele, 550 ms de delay é tudo que um ser humano precisa!
Great Pedal!
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Nice warm analog delay
Pedal legendaris dengan delay analog yang hangat. Dia tidak se-dark memory boy dan clarity delaynya juga asik. dilengkapi fitur modulasi chorus atau vibrato yang membuat efek ini layak buat pegangan musisi yang suka main psycadelic (Coba eksplor knob2nya sampai level maximum)
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do you use an external tap for either of your delays?
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Perfect repeats
I have the classic DMM 'Big Box' from the 90's. It sounds great. Wish it had Tap Tempo.
My first delay pedal
I used this in my production for years on my mixer's aux before realizing the sound I was really after was the Roland RE-201 but it is great nonetheless.
Artist usage
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Mentioned in a 1999 issue of Guitar Player and listed in a 2000 interview for Mix.
Guitar Player, 1999, "The Foo Fighters' Main Man Champions Organic Overdrive"
How did you get the undulating tone on "Breakout"?
That's the Memory Man through the Vox. We tried to set the wave of the phase so that it was in sync with the rhythm of the song. I used the Trini Lopez for that -- the world's most beautiful guitar. The Trini sounds wonderful clean, and it sounds wonderful dirty. It's my favorite guitar -- it's next to me in my bed right now. I've never played a guitar as good. It's nice and punchy, and it breaks up beautifully when you plug into an AC30.
(...) "Headwires" is filled up with so many guitar parts, yet the mix doesn't sound cluttered.
Oh yeah -- Adam's good with that stuff. The main riff is an Explorer playing through the Memory Man and the Vox, and the harmonics were done with the same setup. The choruses are the Duo Jet running through a Rat and the Vox. The high, picking part in the middle eight is an SG through the Memory Man.
I'm always afraid someone is going to miss a part, but Adam knows where to place the parts in the mix. He has turned me into a huge fan of panning guitars hard left and hard right to avoid turning a song into one big fat wash. Also, when things are panned so that they seem to be wrapped around your head, all of a sudden it doesn't sound like the music is being performed in front of you -- it sounds like it's all around you. The expanded stereo dimension makes the song sound bigger.
Mix, 2000, "The Foo Fighters Rock in Ol' Virginny"
Dave Grohl
Guitars: Fender Telecaster, Gretsch Duo Jet, Gibson Les Paul, Explorer, Trini Lopez, SG, and RD Artist.
Amps: Vox AC30, Mesa/Boogie Maverick and Heartbreaker, Fender Twin.
Effects: Electro-Harmonix Memory Man and Q-Tron, Dunlop Heil Talkbox, Pro Co Rat, Boss delay.
Strings and Things: Dean Markley (light top/heavy bottom), cigarette lighter for slide.
Alex Turner can be seen playing his Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man XO Analog Delay during Arctic Monkeys second studio album tour, Favourite Worst Nightmare, sometime in 2007. While this is one of the only times Alex can be seen playing this, it did not last long on his rig. As pictured, the Memory Man can be seen above his board, it is hard to determine why it’s placed off and what the use is for.
Arctic Monkeys rhythm guitarist, Jamie Cook, has used on of these on his board during many tours and recording sessions. Turner typically uses other pedals for chorus/vibrato/echo. For example, his vibrato/tremolo comes from his amp while delay comes from various boss style pedals/units. Since this was only the bands second tour, one can speculate that Alex was still changing his rig a lot, so he used the pedal for only a short time before switching.
Trent Reznor is confirmed to use the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man pedal, as listed in the partial equipment inventory for Nine Inch Nails' "The Fragility Tour" program, which includes gear utilized during the recording of "The Fragile." This information is corroborated by nin.wiki.
Note - I submitted the modern deluxe memory man as a general item as there are several different versions of the pedal, the exact model is not stated.
Stephen Ferrara (Chris Cornell's guitar tech): “Chris uses that as a dirty delay – he drives it a little bit so it actually kicks up the volume when he uses it and he overloads the level slightly. He’ll kick this in every now and again at the beginning of a song – he’s got it with a lot of repeats right now.”
"It's used for a short slapback-like thing," says Josh Klinghoffer's guitar tech about the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man XO Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal.
The large pedal in the top row of Nick Valensi's pedalboard is an Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.
According to Guitar Geek's rig diagram, he used this pedal.
At the 19:08 mark in the video titled "My Chemical Romance Rig Rundown with Frank Iero, Ray Toro & Mikey Way", an Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man Analog Delay Pedal is clearly visible on the bottom row of Frank Iero's pedalboard.
On XTS's website, they shared photos of the rack gear they built for Bon Iver. EHX Deluxe Memory Man can be seen in one of the rack tray.
According to the 2007 Guitar World excerpt, he said that he uses the EHX Deluxe Memory Man for solos, and for quiet slap-back echo.
An interview with Perry done in 2004:
And then there’s the Memory Man, there’s a couple of different versions of that. I have one of those in there.
Album Usage
The Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man has been featured on the following albums:
High Times
Mighty Oaks (2024)
Always (Piano Version)
Shook (2022)
Ants From Up There
Black Country, new road (2022)
Paper Castles
Alice Phoebe Lou (2019)
Leave Fast
Sam Fender (2018)
You Should Be So Lucky
Benmont Tench (2014)
Sempiternal (Expanded Edition)
Bring Me The Horizon (2013)
The Bones of What You Believe (Special Edition)
Chvrches (2013)
Cabin By the Sea (Deluxe)
The Dirty Heads (2012)
Replica
Oneohtrix Point Never (2011)
Postcards From A Young Man
Manic Street Preachers (2010)
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails (1999)
Genre Usage
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