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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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In this video, at 0:29, Jason Wade's Electro Hamornix Memory Man can be seen on his pedalboard.
Chorus and Delay effects. Seen on his board multiple times.
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"The legends say if you connect them all in the right order and power them up, you will summon the Memory God who will grant you infinite wishes (but only if you have the feedback knob turned all the way to the right)"
I've got, I think it's a 1978 Memory Man but I don't use it in any musical way, I just use it to make noise when I'm switching guitars. Carry on a note and it's got some vibrato in it so it makes some white noise for the children to hear while I'm taking a sip of beer and switching guitars.
In this video Shook is playing Yamaha CP-70 electric grand hooked up to the Deluxe Memory Man pedal (visible near the side arm)
I got a Vermona Retroverb recently, which is nice, and an Electro-Harmonix Memory Man before I got the RE-201, but it does different things so I still use it. Quite a minimal setup really, but it suits me nicely. Next purchase will probably be a Sherman Filterbank.
"My favorite pedals right now are my Memory Man and Dimension C. Memory Man is a badass delay pedal. You can do all kinds of cool shit with it" - Pete Steinkopf.
He doesn't discuss all the gear he uses but you can see pictures of it in his studio in this interview.
Christopher Crisci uses the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man delay pedal, as detailed in the Effects Bay article "The Appleseed Cast - Pedalboards and Experience."
Seen on his board during 2019 tour (photo made during HEALTH concert in Warsaw, Poland on 16th February 2019)
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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