The Guyatone MD2 Micro Digital Delay is a compact delay pedal from Guyatone, a digital delay built into a small-footprint mini pedal format that Pedal of the Day called neat, tidy and pedalboard-friendly 1 [2]1. It is now discontinued: Pedal of the Day's 2017 review described it as "Discontinued now by Guyatone and getting increasingly harder to find" 1.
Controls and the two time ranges
The MD2 keeps things simple with three controls and a toggle switch 1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Delay Time | Sets the delay time, with a toggle switch to select the time range 1 |
| Feedback | Controls the delay's repeats, from subtle hints of delay to sprawling, ethereal soundscapes that slowly fade into infinity; can be cranked for analog-type self-oscillation 1 |
| Effect Level | Sets how present the echoes are in your signal, allowing you to blend them in as bold or as laid-back as you need 1 |
The toggle switch selects between two delay ranges 1:
- Mode A: delay time ranging from 30 to 200 ms, suited to slapback and shorter bursts of echo
- Mode B: delay times of 120 to 800 ms, for longer delay sounds
Sound and character
Pedal of the Day described the MD2 as "Giving the crispness and clarity of a tape echo combined with the longer delay time of a digital", covering classic delay effects from slapback to washes of excess 1. The reviewer also noted that despite the small footprint, "this little guy hosts a wide array of sounds to experiment with, all in a neat, tidy and pedalboard-friendly package" 1.
Where it sits in Guyatone's delay line
The MD2 is discontinued and, per Pedal of the Day in 2017, increasingly hard to find 1.
Videos
Pedal of the Day
Pedal Archives Japan
Tondemand
Questions
Is the Guyatone MD2 Micro Digital Delay discontinued?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review of 18 October 2017 describes the MD2 as discontinued by Guyatone and getting increasingly harder to find, so players looking for one will generally be hunting the used market rather than a store shelf.
What delay times does the Guyatone MD2 cover?
The MD2 covers 30 to 800 ms across two ranges. Mode A runs from 30 to 200 ms, which suits slapback and shorter bursts of echo, while Mode B runs from 120 to 800 ms for longer delay sounds. A toggle switch selects between the two ranges.
Is the Guyatone MD2 analog or digital?
The MD2 is a digital delay, as its name suggests. Pedal of the Day described its character as giving the crispness and clarity of a tape echo combined with the longer delay time of a digital delay.
Is the Guyatone MD2 good for slapback?
Pedal of the Day describes Mode A, with its 30 to 200 ms range, as suited to slapback and shorter bursts of echo, so players after a slapback setting have a dedicated range for it on the toggle switch.
Sources (2)
- Guyatone MD2 Micro Digital Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2017-10-18
- Guyatone MD2 Micro Digital Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2017-10-08
