The Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay blends a pure analog dry signal path with a +21dB boost/overdrive preamp, driving a low-fidelity digital delay chip originally designed for vintage karaoke machines and toys. This combination creates beautifully smeared, gritty echoes that transport your tone back to the days when data was measured in kilobytes.
The Kilobyte excels at producing wild runaway oscillations with the summation knob or controlled, high-pass filtered feedback using the Havoc momentary footswitch. Whether you need your delays to cut through a mix or preserve the clarity of your original signal, the attack and level controls offer a wide range of options—from crisp, clean slapbacks to dirty, muted echoes and bold, powerful repeats.
Additionally, a subtle modulation circuit designed by Jack DeVille adds just the right amount of movement to your repeats, enhancing your sound without overwhelming it. The Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay is perfect for players looking to create unique, nostalgic delay tones with modern versatility and control.
Controls:
ATTACK: adjusts the gain in the repeater preamp, allowing you to boost or overdrive the echoes.
CLOCK: sets the amount of delay time.
SUM: is the number of repeats; set this high and this pedal can run away and self oscillate.
LEVEL: is the overall volume of the repeats relative to your original signal.
MODULATION: controls a gentle amount of pitch shifting in the repeats
