The IdiotBox Effects 3D Triple Delay is a delay pedal that runs three separate delays in series, one feeding the next, so each repeat can be shaped on its own way through the chain1. Each of the three delays gets its own Time and Echo control, and a shared Out control sets the wet/dry balance. The pedal ships with a pair of signature IdiotBox Effects 3D glasses and carries 3/D artwork by LOSTMOVE1.
How the three delays work
Because the three delays run in series, the output of one delay feeds the input of the next. Each stage has the same three controls1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| TIME | Delay time control for that stage |
| ECHO | Delay repeats control for that stage |
| OUT | Effect/direct wet/dry control for that stage |
Setting different times and repeat levels on each stage lets a player build a stacked, multi-tap delay voice from a single pedal, with each stage's wet/dry mix set by its own Out control1.
All three delay trails continue when the pedal is bypassed, according to IdiotBox Effects1. Combined with the buffered bypass switching, the repeats keep ringing out naturally after you switch the pedal off rather than stopping dead.
Power and bypass
The 3D Triple Delay runs on a common 9V DC center negative supply through a 2.1mm BOSS style power input only, and it draws 74mA1. IdiotBox Effects does not include a power supply with the pedal, and the "input only" wording means there is no battery option to fall back on. A standard BOSS style adapter or a pedalboard power supply output rated for at least 74mA at 9V DC center negative will run it1.
The pedal uses buffered bypass switching rather than true bypass1. With a buffer in the path, the signal is always passing through active circuitry, which is worth knowing if you are matching it against true bypass pedals elsewhere on a board.
Size and availability
The pedal sits in what IdiotBox describes as a "Large and in charge" enclosure measuring 7.38" x 4.70" x 1.30"1, so it takes up more board real estate than a standard compact pedal. It was listed at $179.00 USD and showed as sold out on the maker's product page as of 26 October 20261.
For other approaches to the effect type, see the Delay Pedals page, or the IdiotBox Effects Quickstep Momentary Delay for a different take on delay control from the same maker.
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Questions
Does the IdiotBox 3D Triple Delay come with a power supply?
No. IdiotBox Effects lists the 3D Triple Delay with a power supply not included. The pedal uses a common 9V DC center negative 2.1mm BOSS style power input only, so a standard BOSS style adapter or an isolated output from a pedalboard power supply set to 9V DC center negative will run it. It draws 74mA.
Does the IdiotBox 3D Triple Delay have true bypass?
No. The 3D Triple Delay uses buffered bypass switching rather than true bypass. A buffer keeps the signal path consistent when the pedal is off, which some players prefer on long cable runs, though it differs from the hardwire feel of true bypass.
Do the delay trails continue when the 3D Triple Delay is bypassed?
Yes. According to IdiotBox Effects, all three trails continue when the pedal is bypassed. The repeats you set with the three Echo controls keep ringing out naturally after you switch the pedal off instead of being cut off abruptly.
How much current does the IdiotBox 3D Triple Delay draw?
IdiotBox Effects lists the current draw at 74mA. That is well within reach of most isolated pedalboard power supply outputs rated at 100mA or more, but it is worth checking your supply's per-output rating before plugging in.
Can the IdiotBox 3D Triple Delay run on a battery?
The pedal's power input is described as a 2.1mm BOSS style power input only, and no battery option is listed. Plan on a 9V DC center negative adapter or power supply output.
Sources (1)
- 3D Triple Delay, IdiotBox Effects
