The Gokko GK-72 Multitime Multi-Delay is a compact stereo delay pedal covering eleven different delay styles in one box, from straightforward digital repeats to tape, reverse and lo-fi echoes. Gokko positions it as a pedalboard-friendly unit: an aluminum alloy housing, a small footprint, and the option to power it from either a standard 9V adapter or a 5V USB source.1
The eleven delay modes
The GK-72's main draw is the range of delay characters it covers. Gokko describes the modes as unlocking "a wide range of delay tones," and the list runs from conventional digital and analog voicings to more characterful options1:
- Digital and Analog: conventional delay voicings
- Tape and dTape: tape-style echo
- Reverse: backwards delay
- Lo-Fi: degraded, filtered repeats
- Dual: two delays at once
- Duck: repeats that duck under your playing
- Trem: delay combined with tremolo
- Ice: pitch-shifting repeats
- Pattern: rhythmic delay patterns1
The controls
Four knobs shape the sound. Gokko says the "Adjustable Time, Feedback, Mix, and Modulation/Parameter controls allow you to fine-tune your delay effects for anything," with the fourth knob doubling as a modulation or parameter control depending on the mode.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Delay time |
| Feedback | Number and length of repeats |
| Mix | Balance of delayed and dry signal |
| Modulation/Parameter | Modulation depth or a mode-specific parameter1 |
Power, size and I/O
The pedal takes either a 9V DC adapter rated at 300mA or more, or a 5V USB power source, which Gokko presents as a convenience for players who want to run it from USB.1
The 9V adapter option asks for at least 300mA, a higher current draw than many small delay pedals, so a low-output supply position or a daisy chain may not run it reliably.
Physically it is a small unit: 4.4 inches long, 2.6 inches wide and 1.5 inches high, weighing 0.47 pounds (242 grams) in an aluminum alloy housing with an iron gray finish. Input and output are both stereo, and the bypass is true bypass, which Gokko ties together in its pitch for the pedal: "Keep your signal clean and powerful with stereo I/O and true bypass circuitry."1
Where it sits in Gokko's range
Gokko lists the GK-72 under its delay spec, and the maker's wider line includes other echo designs such as the GOKKO Magrane' Echo Machine, a simpler tape-echo style pedal, and the GOKKO Dripping. For a broader look at what multi-mode and single-purpose delays offer, see Delay Pedals.1
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Questions
Is the Gokko GK-72 true bypass?
Yes. Gokko says the GK-72 uses true bypass circuitry, which the maker pairs with stereo I/O as a way of keeping your signal clean when the pedal is switched out. In bypass mode the guitar signal passes straight through the pedal without going through the delay circuit.
Can the GK-72 run on USB power?
Yes. Gokko lists two power options: a 9V DC adapter rated at 300mA or more, or a 5V USB power source. That makes it possible to run the pedal from a USB power bank or a pedalboard supply with a USB output, alongside the usual 9V center-negative adapter option.
Does the GK-72 have stereo inputs and outputs?
Yes. The GK-72 has stereo input and output, according to Gokko's product page, which describes the pedal as keeping the signal clean and powerful with stereo I/O and true bypass circuitry.
What delay modes does the GK-72 have?
The GK-72 offers eleven delay modes: Digital, Analog, Tape, Reverse, Lo-Fi, Dual, Duck, Trem, Ice, Pattern and dTape. They range from straightforward digital repeats to tape-style echoes, reverse delay, and modes that combine delay with ducking, tremolo or pitch effects.
How big is the Gokko GK-72?
Gokko lists the GK-72 at 4.4 inches long by 2.6 inches wide by 1.5 inches high, weighing 0.47 pounds (242 grams) in an aluminum alloy housing. The maker describes it as a pedalboard-friendly size.
Where is the Gokko GK-72 designed?
Gokko states that the GK-72 is designed and engineered in Italy.
Sources (1)
- Multi time Multi-Delay, GOKKO AUDIO
