The Donner Yellow Fall II is a digital delay and reverb pedal from Donner that provides what the maker calls 3x3 effect models: three delay voices and three reverb voices in one box, with flexible options for both effects1. It is the current carrier of the Yellow Fall name, which goes back to the company's very first pedal.
The pedal is built around two footswitches with a small S|T button between them. That button pulls double duty: it is used to save presets and to tap in the delay tempo1. Donner's page quotes a player named John Davis, who plays in a worship band, on why that matters:
"I play in a worship band and need quick access to tempo changes, this makes it super simple."1
What it does and how it is controlled
The Yellow Fall II covers both delay and reverb in one unit, with three models of each. Donner's product page describes this as "3x3 delay and reverb effect models: Flexible options for both effects"1.
The control set is deliberately trimmed compared with full-featured delays:
| Control | Present on Yellow Fall II | |
|---|---|---|
| Repeats | Yes1 | |
| Feedback | No1 | |
| Pre Delay | No1 | |
| Tap tempo (S | T button) | Yes1 |
| Preset save (S | T button) | Yes1 |
So while you can set the number of repeats and tap in a tempo, there is no dedicated feedback knob for pushing repeats into self-oscillation, and no pre delay control for shaping the reverb. Presets are stored as three pairs, in a 1 Normal / 2 Save arrangement, using the S|T button1.
Power, connections and bypass
The pedal runs on a 9V DC power supply with a 100mA draw, and the supply is sold separately1. Both the input and output are 2 x 1/4" TRS jacks, described by Donner as mono in / insert1, which gives you connection options beyond a simple mono in and out. True bypass is listed as present, so your dry signal passes through untouched when the pedal is off1.
The power supply is not included, and the pedal draws 100mA at 9V DC1.
Where it came from: the Yellow Fall line
The Yellow Fall name is where Donner began. The original Yellow Fall Delay, released in 2013, was Donner's first ever pedal23. It became what the press called a budget "analog" delay, built around the PT2399 delay chip rather than a true bucket-brigade circuit, with simple Echo, Feedback and Time controls, and it sold for around $404. The line later grew into the Yellow Fall II, which provides 3x3 delay and reverb effect models, giving flexible options for both effects1.
The Yellow Fall II carries on the name with a combined delay and reverb design. It provides 3x3 delay and reverb effect models, which Donner describes as "flexible options for both effects"1. Its connections are 2 x 1/4" TRS jacks for input and output (mono in/insert), and it runs on a 9V DC 100mA power supply, sold separately, with a 1-year warranty1. Players reported in reviews include John Davis, who plays in a worship band and uses the pedal for quick access to tempo changes, and James Anderson, mainly a bassist who has also played guitar for over 50 years and jams at home with it1.
The Yellow Fall II continues that lineage as a digital delay and reverb unit with the 3x3 model structure1.
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fall Mini Delay | PT2399-based "analog" delay, Echo / Feedback / Time controls | $404 |
| Versa Yellow Fall 2 | All-DSP delay and reverb, tap tempo | $140 list4 |
| Yellow Fall II | Digital delay and reverb, 3x3 models, tap tempo | $189.99 regular, $84.99 sale1 |
Price
Donner's product page lists the Yellow Fall II at a regular price of $189.99 USD, with a sale price of $84.99 USD1. The pedal carries a 1-year warranty1.
Who it suits
Donner's page quotes two players on how they use it. John Davis, the worship band player quoted above, values the quick tempo access1. James Anderson, mainly a bassist who has also played guitar for over 50 years, uses his for home jamming:
"I'm mainly a bassist but have played guitar too for over 50 years. These days, I just jam at home for fun."1
For players comparing Donner's delay and reverb options, the Echo Square, Revecho and Wave pages cover other entries in the range.
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Questions
Is the Donner Yellow Fall II true bypass?
Yes. Donner's product page lists true bypass as present, so the pedal passes your signal unaltered when it is switched off.
Does the Donner Yellow Fall II have a feedback control?
No. Donner's product page lists a Repeats control but shows no Feedback control and no Pre Delay control. The original Yellow Fall Mini Delay, by contrast, had Echo, Feedback and Time knobs.
How do you save presets on the Donner Yellow Fall II?
The pedal holds three pairs of presets, in a 1 Normal / 2 Save arrangement. The small S|T button between the two footswitches is used to save presets, and the same button doubles as the tap tempo control.
Is the Donner Yellow Fall II digital?
Yes. Donner lists it as a digital pedal. The related Versa Yellow Fall 2 is described in the press as an all-DSP pedal that simulates the PT2399 chip flavor of the original analog-style Yellow Fall.
Does the Donner Yellow Fall II have tap tempo?
Yes. The S|T button between the footswitches is used to tap in the delay tempo, which Donner highlights for players who need quick access to tempo changes.
What power does the Donner Yellow Fall II use?
It runs on a 9V DC power supply with a 100mA draw, sold separately. There is no mention of battery power, so plan on a pedalboard power supply.
Sources (4)
- Yellow Fall II 3x3 Reverb-Delay Guitar Pedal with Tap Tempo Donner, donnerdeal.com
- Donner teams up with Third Man Hardware for budget-friendly multi-effects unit, Guitar.com, 2024-01-25
- Donner / Third Man Triple Threat Jack White Multi-Effect, Pedal of the Day, 2024-11-16
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-01-21
