The Donner Versa Yellow Fall 2 is a compact DSP pedal that puts a delay and a reverb in the same box. It provides three Delay modes and three Reverb modes, comes with tap tempo, two onboard presets and full stereo ins and outs, and was listed at $140 USD at its January 2025 introduction1. It belongs to the delay pedals family but doubles as a spatial effect, sitting equally at home among reverb pedals.
Where it came from
Donner's Versa Yellow Fall 2 sits alongside the original Yellow Fall Mini Delay as a compact delay option, and players who want the original's simpler circuit can read about it on the Donner Yellow Fall Mini Delay page. Guitar Pedal X's reviewer found the new pedal "The Versa Yellow Fall 2 has been elegantly realised", calling it a very decent pedal and a great all-round spatial effect, and an absolute bargain at the discounted $100 price overall and value1.
Controls and modes
The pedal splits its controls between a delay section and a reverb section1.
| Section | Controls |
|---|---|
| Delay | Level, Tone, Time, Repeats, Delay Mode switch (Echo / Digital / Vintage)1 |
| Reverb | three Reverb modes1 |
The Delay Mode switch selects between Echo, Digital and Vintage delay types, while the Level, Tone, Time and Repeats knobs shape the repeats in the usual way1. On the reverb side, the three modes give a choice of spatial settings, and the two onboard presets let a player store one delay-and-reverb combination and switch to a second with the footswitch1. Tap tempo sets the delay time to the tempo of a song without bending down to the knobs1.
How it compares
Donner's own range includes several pedals that overlap with the Versa Yellow Fall 2's territory. The Donner Revecho also pairs delay and reverb, the Donner Echo Square and Donner Yellow Fall II are delay-focused, and the Donner Alpha FX and Donner Wave cover broader multi-effect ground. The Versa Yellow Fall 2's distinguishing features in its class are the combination of three delay and three reverb modes with tap tempo, presets and full stereo ins and outs in a single pedal1.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, writing at the pedal's introduction, was positive about how the unit came together and about its value1:
"The Versa Yellow Fall 2 has been elegantly realised"
He described it as a very decent pedal and a great all-round spatial effect, and called it an absolute bargain at the discounted $100 price, against its $140 list price1.
Guitar Pedal X reported in January 2025 that the original Yellow Fall Mini Delay looked to be discontinued, with the Versa Yellow Fall 2 as its partial heir1.
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Questions
Does the Donner Versa Yellow Fall 2 have tap tempo?
Yes. Guitar Pedal X reports that the Versa Yellow Fall 2 comes with tap tempo, alongside two onboard presets and full stereo inputs and outputs. That makes it a step up from a simple one-knob delay, since you can set the repeat time to the tempo of a song with your foot and switch between two saved settings during a performance.
Is the Versa Yellow Fall 2 analog or digital?
It is an all-DSP pedal, meaning the delay and reverb effects are produced digitally. Guitar Pedal X notes that it simulates the PT2399 flavour, a delay chip long associated with compact digital delays, so it aims for a familiar character rather than a purely clean digital repeat.
Is the Versa Yellow Fall 2 stereo?
Yes. The pedal has full stereo inputs and outputs, according to Guitar Pedal X's coverage of its launch. That lets players run it in a stereo rig, placing delays and reverbs across two amplifiers or a stereo effects loop.
How many presets does the Versa Yellow Fall 2 store?
Two onboard presets. Guitar Pedal X describes the pedal as coming with two onboard presets, which can be recalled with the footswitch, so a player can keep one delay-and-reverb combination and a second alternative ready during a set.
What does the Delay Mode switch do?
The Delay Mode switch selects between three delay types: Echo, Digital and Vintage. Together with the Level, Tone, Time and Repeats knobs, it shapes the delay half of the pedal, while a separate set of controls handles the reverb side.
How much does the Versa Yellow Fall 2 cost?
Guitar Pedal X listed the Versa Yellow Fall 2 at $140 USD as of January 2025, and noted that it had been available at a discounted price of $100, which the reviewer called an absolute bargain for the value on offer.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-01-21
