Effects units

Notes: Classy stuff from the London label's debut collab with one of our favourite synth brands. Classy stereo delay with analogue filtering and creamy valve distortion. Perfect for studio or live use.

Supplier's Notes:
Ninja Tune - an English independent record label based in London and Erica Synths have teamed up to create a custom dub delay effects unit, the Zen Delay.

Features
Controls: delay time, feedback, delay mod (5 presets), tap button, dry/wet, bypass switch, filter cutoff, resonance, drive, input level, filter mode

Inputs
Stereo In: 2x standard jack

MIDI In: standard MIDI socket

CV In: standard jack

Outputs

Stereo Out: 2 x standard jack

Delay times: 1-5000ms with 1/8...x8 of clock/tap rate in beat mode

Inspired by a trip to Berlin's trailblazing music hardware trade show Superbooth, Coldcut's Matt Black and longtime friend Dr Walker (Liquid Sky artist collective / Air Liquide) envisaged the exciting possibilities of a custom hardware effects unit. The result is the creation of the Zen Delay i the first-ever hardware effects unit produced in collaboration with an electronic music label.

Bringing together the best of the digital and analogue worlds, the Zen Delay is a BPM-synced stereo delay line, combining extreme feedback ranges for dub and experimental lo-fi effects with a multi-mode 24 dB synth filter and valve overdrive.

Created and manufactured by Erica Synths, the unit is housed in a metal case with Erica Synths' signature bakelite knobs and a valve circuit for extra analogue warmth. While sonically versatile, it is incredibly easy to use each function has a physical knob that you can play around with without diving into manuals or scrolling through menus on a tiny screen.

Crafted in close collaboration with DJs and producers, the Zen Delay was uniquely developed with both live and studio use in mind and is suitable for many different performance situations, musical styles and instruments. While most delay devices are designed as 'stomp boxes' for guitarists, the device is equally powerful in the hands of electronic music producers, artists and DJs, adding a unique, warm and powerful sonic character to drum machines, loops, vocals, synths, samples or any other source. Even full tracks or a live stereo mix can be enhanced by the combination of analogue and digital circuitry, breathing new life into iPad performances and giving traditional digital synths and drum machines a huge kick.

The Zen Delay is a product of our expertise on vacuum tube designs, our powerful, custom DSP platform and the great sound of our filter ICs made and developed in Latvia. It by far exceeded expectations in terms of how it sounds and feels when played. - Girts Ozolin

The Zen Delay is the analogue delay unit I've been waiting for. Stereo warmth, tone and texture. Perfect for live abusage, and studio madness love it - The Bug

The Zen excels at the sort of extreme dub possibilities Coldcut love. Feed it back! - Matt Black

For years I have dreamed of a state-of-the-art stereo valve dub delay for my MPC that perfectly masters all sound aesthetics from "badass" to "psychedelic hypnotically trashed" and now, have a look! There it is... the Zen Delay! - Dr Walker

Power: 12v (power supply for worldwide use is included)
In/Out levels: 3.2v peak to peak
DAC
114 dB dynamic range

-100dB THD+N

ADC
108 dB dynamic range

-98 dB THD+N

Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 5 cm
Weight: 870g

Notes: Combining features from the DS01 dub siren and Benidub's Digital Echo, the DS01E is the best of both worlds. A complete old-school dub instrument in one box.

Supplier's Notes:
A mix ready, all-in-one dub sound system box

The DS01 unmistakable sound surely it's a staple when it comes to dub music. However, it transforms into the authentic dub sound system tone which everyone is seeking only when used in conjunction with a delay. In order to achieve that precise feeling, Benidub rewrote the DSP FV-1 used in othe Digital Echo to integrate it into the DS01.

The newest incarnation of one of Benidub's most beloved dub siren ever, now improved with a built-in delay effect.

Using an external delay gets complicated when it comes to wiring and it's not that practical for those going to play on an unfamiliar rig. That's why Benidub built a model that combines both units.

Features

Dub combo unit

Old-school inspired dub siren with a built-in delay, as featured in the Digital Echo, now enhanced to seamlessly integrate into a mix-ready unit.

Authentic dub-delay tones

DS01E features two HPF / LPF resonant filters with variable frequency, to fine tune the delay to your likings and necessities.

Echo integration

The echo not only provides an ambient to the dubsiren sounds, but also, through the dedicated filter and the ability to create rhythmic loops using the echo-cut button, it becomes an integral part of generating sound effects.

TIME: Sets the delay time from 50ms to 1 sec.
POWER INPUT: 12VDC,1A, Center positive, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector.
AUDIO OUTPUT: 1/4" bal. or unbal. MONO Jack.
MASTER VOLUME: Master output volume control.
MODE: Select between four classic DS01 dub siren tones.
RATE/MANUAL: Modulation rate selector. In manual mode the push-button triggers the modulation.
TRIGGER: Push upwards to trigger the siren temporarily or downwards for a continuous tone.
VOLUME: Sets the echo-section volume.
FEEDBACK: Sets the repetition intensity ranging from one single repetition to continuous oscillation.
FILTER: Combined HP-LP resonant filter to shape the echo tone.
ECHO CUT: Temporary button that mutes the echo output. It can be used to rhythmically cut the echo loop.
MASTER VOLUME: Master output volume control.
PITCH: Select between three preset audio oscillator base frequencies.

Notes: Developed in conjunction with Dutch software dons 112dB, the Echolocator brings precise, ultra-controllable delay to the hardware realm. Full stereo design with filter and shimmer modes, freeze function and foot switch input.

Supplier's Notes:
The Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.

Notes: You've heard of parametric EQ, now meet the paranormal filter. Filter on steroids with experimental six-band EQ, delay and loads of LFO modulation. A powerful, creative take on a filter box.

Supplier's Notes:
Dementor Paranormal Filter is a powerful analogue filter with infinitive of option to modulate the sound, it's perfect to create field soundlandscape and introduce in the dark side of the sound with noise and harmonics feedback sounds.

The Dementor is a unique filter, EQ and delay that takes your signals and makes sure to add spice and character to your sound.

You send one or two signals through the machine by using the two independent signal inputs with level control. The special filter features cutoff and resonance control is LFO controlled - in fact, it's three LFOs for cut-off, resonance and time modulation. You also get an experimental six-band EQ called Nuances (not a usual EQ!) with level control and feedback. The echo/delay, is also LFO controlled.

Dimensions: 20 × 30 × 10 cm