Donner White Tape Stereo Delay Pedal

The Donner White Tape Stereo Delay Pedal is a stereo tape-style delay pedal from Donner that emulates the sound of classic tape echo machines. Donner describes it as an analog circuit stereo tape delay pedal that provides the sought-after timbre of the original tape echo machines, complete with "wow" and "flutter" effects and an authentic bass drop-off on the repeats¹. It is built around two independent delay channels, each with its own controls, which Donner says gives your tone a sense of space and substance in a stereo setup¹.

The pedal is not limited to guitar. Donner states it suits synthesizers, drum machines, and more, making it a valuable addition beyond a guitar rig¹, and Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio called it "perfect for synthesizers, guitars, drum machines, and more"².

What it does to your sound

Donner says the White Tape is engineered to provide warm and organic tape delay sounds, ensuring the decay of the echo remains as natural as possible¹. The tape character comes from the "wow" and "flutter" effects, the pitch wobble and instability that real tape echo machines produce, along with an authentic bass drop-off on the repeats, where each repeat loses low end the way a worn tape loop does¹.

The pedal also carries a boost function. Donner describes a clean, transparent boost that can push into a mild, warm, crunchy overdrive guitar tone¹, so it can serve as a simple level lift or a light dirt stage in front of your amp.

Donner's own store lists the White Tape Stereo Delay at a regular price of $79.99 USD, with a sale price of $45.99 USD¹. The pedal carries a 1-year warranty, with free repair or replacement within 30 days of receipt¹.

How it is controlled and connected

Each of the two delay channels has identical controls for Level, Time and Feedback, which Delicious Audio likened to having two three-knob tape echoes in one pedal². Delay time runs from 25ms to 1000ms on each independent channel³.

The jacks are 1/4" mono audio jacks for left and right input and output. When only the mono input jack L is connected, the pedal can still output stereo signals, so a single-instrument rig can feed two amps or a stereo interface¹.

Power and bypass

The White Tape runs on a 9V DC regulated power supply drawing 100mA, with a center pin negative barrel, which Donner also describes as internal negative and external positive polarity¹. That is the same standard polarity used by most compact pedals, so it fits typical isolated and daisy-chain supplies.

Bypass is true bypass with an analog dry signal path, which Donner says maintains the natural characteristics and original tone of your guitar and amplifier³. When the pedal is off, your dry signal passes without conversion.

Analog or digital?

Donner calls the White Tape an analog circuit stereo tape delay pedal that realistically emulates the sound of legendary tape echo machines¹. Delicious Audio's description is more specific about the delay engine itself, calling it "a very simple dual, digital tape-style delay with each channel panned hard left and right"². The two descriptions are not necessarily in conflict: the dry signal path is analog and true bypass, while the delay engine emulates tape. Players comparing it against a genuine tape machine or a full analog delay should note the distinction.

Where it came from

Donner's store lists the White Tape Stereo Delay at a regular price of $79.99 USD and a sale price of $45.99 USD¹. The pedal is covered by a 1-year warranty, with free repair or replacement within 30 days of receipt¹.

What reviewers said

Donner's own store lists the White Tape Stereo Delay at a regular price of $79.99 USD, with a sale price of $45.99 USD¹. The pedal carries a 1-year warranty, with free repair or replacement within 30 days of receipt¹.

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