The Caline G-010 Parrot Delay is a compact digital delay pedal: it takes your signal, repeats it, and lets you set how long the gaps are, how loud the repeats sit, and how many times they repeat. Pedal of the Day's review describes it as delivering "pristine repeats for classic 80's tones," the clean, defined echo style associated with that era of delay design1.
The controls
The Parrot Delay keeps things simple with three knobs, each covering one of the basic delay ingredients1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Adjust the delaying rate1 |
| Mix | Adjust the delay amount1 |
| Repeat | Adjust the intensity of the feedback signal1 |
Time sets the space between repeats, from quick slapback-style echoes to longer gaps. Mix sets how much of the delayed signal blends with your dry tone. Repeat sets the feedback intensity, meaning how many repeats trail on after each note. With just these three, the pedal covers the core delay territory without menus or presets, which suits a player who wants an echo they can dial in by ear1.
Power and practical details
The pedal runs on 9V DC center negative power, the standard for compact pedals, and draws 50 mA of current1. That is modest for a digital pedal, so most multi-output pedalboard power supplies can handle it alongside other pedals, though it is worth checking the supply's per-output current rating.
The Parrot Delay's aluminum alloy casing measures 11 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm, a small footprint that fits tight pedalboard layouts, and the package weight is listed at 340g1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's review, published 23 January 2023, came away with a positive read on the pedal's sound and usability, describing "excellent tone that's easy to dial in, coming in a wide range of genres"1. The reviewer's framing points to a pedal that works across styles rather than specializing in one, with the clean digital repeats suiting everything from subtle thickening to more pronounced 80's-style echo.
"excellent tone that's easy to dial in, coming in a wide range of genres"
Where it sits among Caline's delays
Caline has built out a range of delay pedals over the years, from the analog-voiced Caline Ghost Rain and its updated version, the Caline CP-80 Ragnarok Reverb Delay, to the chorus-plus-delay Caline Blue Ocean and the multi-mode Caline CP-513 Simon Super Delay. The Parrot Delay sits in the company's G-series line alongside the Caline G-009 Chamecho Delay, and its three-knob digital design makes it one of the more straightforward options in the range. For a broader look at what delay pedals do and how the different types compare, see Delay Pedals.
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Questions
Is the Caline G-010 Parrot Delay true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review notes that the G-010 Parrot Delay features True Bypass circuitry, so when the pedal is switched off your guitar's signal passes through without the delay circuit coloring it. That matters on a pedalboard where several pedals sit between the guitar and the amp, since it keeps the clean tone intact when the Parrot is not in use.
What power supply does the Caline Parrot Delay use?
The Parrot Delay runs on 9V DC center negative power, the standard arrangement for most compact pedals, and draws 50 mA of current. A standard pedalboard power supply output or a one-spot style adapter handles it, but it is worth checking your supply's current budget alongside other digital pedals, which typically draw more than simple analog circuits.
Is the Caline G-010 Parrot Delay analog or digital?
The G-010 Parrot Delay is a digital delay pedal, as Pedal of the Day's review describes it. Digital delay converts your signal, processes the repeats, and delivers the clean, precise repeats the review characterizes as suited to classic 80's tones. Players who want warmer, darker repeats would look at analog delay designs instead.
What does the Repeat knob do on the Parrot Delay?
The Repeat knob adjusts the intensity of the feedback signal, which is how many times and how strongly the delayed signal feeds back into the delay circuit. Low settings give a single echo or two, while higher settings build repeating trails. It works alongside the Time knob, which sets the delaying rate, and the Mix knob, which sets the delay amount.
How big is the Caline G-010 Parrot Delay?
Pedal of the Day lists the Parrot Delay at 11 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm, a compact footprint in the style of the mini pedals that have become common on crowded boards. The package weight is given as 340g. Its aluminum alloy casing keeps the housing light while protecting the circuitry.
Sources (1)
- Caline G-010 Parrot Delay / G-008 Barn Owl Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2023-01-23
