The Flower Pedals Dahlia is a dual analog delay pedal: two fully independent analog BBD delay circuits in a single compact enclosure, with true stereo inputs and outputs. Flower Pedals describes it as running "all through an entirely analog signal path with modern digital control", meaning the delays themselves are analog bucket brigade circuits while the digital side handles presets, tap tempo and MIDI1. The current production version is the Dahlia V1.5, listed at $499.00 USD1.
Two analog BBD delays in one enclosure
Each of the two delay circuits has its own set of primary controls, covering Mix, Time, Feedback, Tone, Tap Division, and Modulation Depth1. The two channels can be combined three ways: Stereo mode runs true left and right, Parallel mode runs them as a dual mono setup, and Series mode cascades one delay into the other1. A tap tempo switch with selectable divisions keeps both channels in time, and six onboard presets are stored on the pedal with a color-coded LED, which Flower Pedals notes is rare for a fully analog pedal1.
Guitar Pedal X's review of the original lists the time range at 60ms to 770ms, with a ramp function on the time control3.
MIDI, expression and stereo I/O
The Dahlia carries a 3.5mm MIDI in/thru connection with an integrated optocoupler, so Flower Pedals says no converter box is needed to hook it into a MIDI setup1. An expression pedal input offers per-parameter heel and toe mapping, letting you set exactly what a connected expression pedal sweeps and over what range1. The jacks are TRS stereo in and TRS stereo out, plus a 1/4" jack shared by expression and tap duties1.
From the original Dahlia to V1.5
The current production model is the V1.5, which adds a dry kill control, a 6th preset, and 3 expression preset slots, up from 1 on the original V11. The V1.5 is priced at $499 and, alongside the Hosta V2, was available for preorder2.
V1.5 remains a dual-channel stereo analog BBD delay, and adds three things over the original V1: a dry kill control, a sixth preset, and three expression preset slots, up from one12.
The V1.5 changes are the ones to check for when comparing a used original against a new unit: the dry kill control, the sixth preset and the extra expression preset slots are V1.5 features1.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, writing in his 2023 round-up of time-based effects, rated the Dahlia highly among stereo analog delays:
"Along with the Walrus Audio Meraki - one of only 2 full stereo analog delays on the market."
He went further on which of the two he favored:
"The most likely next acquisition is the Flower Pedals Dahlia - which I've kind of decided I prefer over the Walrus Merak"
His stated reasons were the Dahlia's form factor, greater granularity and lower price overall compared with the Walrus Audio Meraki3. For players weighing the two, that makes the Dahlia the rarer kind of pedal: full stereo analog delay in a standard enclosure, with MIDI and presets that most analog delays do without13.
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Questions
Is the Flower Pedals Dahlia fully analog?
Flower Pedals describes the Dahlia as having an entirely analog signal path with modern digital control. The delay itself uses analog BBD (bucket brigade device) chips, while the digital side handles things like preset storage, tap tempo divisions and MIDI. Guitar Pedal X has called it one of only two full stereo analog delays on the market alongside the Walrus Audio Meraki.
Does the Dahlia have MIDI?
Yes. The Dahlia has 3.5mm MIDI in and thru jacks with an integrated optocoupler, so Flower Pedals says no converter box is needed to connect standard MIDI gear. Guitar Pedal X's review of the original also lists MIDI In and MIDI Thru among its features.
Can I use an expression pedal with the Dahlia?
Yes. The Dahlia has a dedicated expression pedal input with per-parameter heel and toe mapping, so you can choose which parameters an expression pedal sweeps and set the range at each end. The current V1.5 version offers three expression preset slots, up from one on the original.
What is the delay time range of the Dahlia?
Guitar Pedal X's review lists the Dahlia's time control at 60ms to 770ms, with a ramp function on the time control. That range applies per delay channel, and the pedal's routing modes let the two channels work in stereo, parallel or series.
Is the Dahlia a true stereo pedal?
Yes. Flower Pedals lists true stereo inputs and outputs, on TRS jacks, and three routing modes: Stereo for true left and right operation, Parallel for dual mono, and Series for cascading the two delays. Guitar Pedal X described it as a full stereo analog modulated delay with dual separate channels.
Sources (3)
- Dahlia Dual Analog Delay, Flower Pedals
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-05-21
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2023-12-20
