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Description
Discover the sonic landscapes that lie within the Providence DLY-4 Chrono Delay, a masterpiece designed for guitarists seeking versatility and precision in their sound. With an exceptionally wide delay range and intuitive controls, this pedal offers a seamless blend of classic echoes and modern delay textures. Whether you're crafting atmospheric layers or sharp rhythmic patterns, the Chrono Delay stands ready to bring your musical vision to life, making it an essential tool in your sonic arsenal.
Key Features:
- Wide delay range from 1 to 2700ms, catering to a vast array of musical styles and preferences.
- Dual display modes showcasing delay time in both milliseconds and beats per minute, ensuring accurate synchronization with your music.
- Tap tempo feature for real-time delay time adjustments, perfect for live performances and studio sessions.
- A/B preset memory allows for storing and switching between two distinct delay settings, offering flexibility and convenience.
- Beat Split knob with seven selectable delay time variations, enabling the creation of intricate rhythm-based delay effects.
Videos
Brett Kingman
Providence Effects: Chrono Delay DLY-4 sneak peak..
Providence Effects: Chrono Delay DLY-4 sneak peak..
Brett Kingman
Riff And Run: Providence Chrono Delay Demo
The Pedal Zone
Providence: Chrono Delay DLY-4 - Presets explained.
Brett Kingman
Providence Chrono Delay DLY-4
shnobel
John Mayer Tones: Providence Chrono Delay - DLY-4
John Mayer Gear
Providence Chrono Delay
Iga Massardi
Providence Chrono Delay DLY-4 Guitar Effects Pedal Demo
Pedal of the Day
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Martial Allart
Providence Chrono Delay DLY-4 Demo Live On Stage - Best Delay Pedal
Godlyke Inc.
Guitare Xtreme Magazine - Providence Chrono Delay DLY-4 - François Delfin & Régis Savigny
GUITARE XTREME MAGAZINE
Reviews
PROS
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Bright, easily visible LED display for delay time in milliseconds or BPM
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Compact, minimal board space required
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Echo Hardness knob for shaping repeat texture, from crisp to analog-like
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Simple operation with intuitive controls, even for complex rhythmic subdivisions
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High-quality sound, maintains analog dry signal integrity
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Two presets for quickly switching between delay times
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External tap tempo pedal compatibility for precise control
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"Kill dry" function for parallel effect paths or dry/wet setups
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Versatile sound, from pristine digital to darker, analog-style echoes
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Used by professionals like Larry Carlton and John Mayer
CONS
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Presets save delay time only, not subdivisions or feedback settings
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Some find the sound lacks the 'mojo' of vintage delay units
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Echo Hardness adjustment affects feedback length, limiting repeats
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Mix knob does not allow for 100% wet signal without internal modification
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Limited to mono input/output, no stereo functionality
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Absence of built-in modulation effects
Owner Insights
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 9 Ratings
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Artist usage
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"John Mayer's Japan tour featured in Guitar Magazine March issue, showcasing his pedalboard with the Providence Chrono Delay DLY-4. A classic unit also favored by Larry Carlton and David Gilmour as well.!!!* #JohnMayerJapan #GuitarMagazine #ProvidenceDLY4 #GuitarEffects #chronodelay"
David’s elaborate pedal rack as seen in his new recording studio, Medina (Hove, Brighton, UK).
The Providence DLY-4 can also be seen on Justin's pedalboard at various photos and videos during the 2019 US tour.
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A Providence DLY-4 Chrono Delay can be seen in this photo of Justin's pedalboard, found on Todd Lunneborg's Instagram, guitar tech for the band Bon Iver.
In a video titled "Bootsy Collins Tours His Incredible Home Studio 'The Boot Cave'" by Reverb on YouTube, a Providence DLY-4 Chrono Delay pedal is clearly visible at the 21:26 mark underneath the Korg Rhythm 55 (KR-55) in Bootsy Collins' studio.
At 20:40 Larry Carlton talks about his Providence Chrono Delay after talking about his Liquid Chorus. "So yeah, this has been clean and sounds wonderful… same with the Providence delay. I like it. It’s got the the tap, so I can tap the tempo to whatever song we’re playing so that, it drives me nuts if it's not in time."
The item can be seen 0:41 into this video.
In a post on his official Tumblr, Jona Weinhofen mentions using the Providence DLY-4 Chrono Delay pedal.
Shown within rack setup as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2014).
According to his gear page on his official website, one of the items he uses for studio purposes is the Providence DLY-4 chrono delay.
In the "Rig Rundown: Lindsay Ell [2023]" interview conducted by John Bohlinger for Premier Guitar, Lindsay Ell confirms her use of the Providence DLY-4 Chrono Delay pedal.
A Chrono Delay is listed as being used by Tetsuya during the 30th L'Anniversary Starting Live 'L'APPY BIRTHDAY!' Concerts as per FREE THE TONE's article who designed Tetsuya's rig. The pedal is seen on top of the Groove Tube amp head and only used when playing guitar.
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