The JAM Pedals "Eye in the Sky" Delay Llama XTREME is a limited, hand-painted artwork version of JAM Pedals' Delay Llama XTREME, an analog delay pedal with presets and modulation. Its core is a bucket-brigade (BBD) delay built on three 3205 chips, giving up to 800 ms of delay time, with four XTREME modes that push the repeats into pitch-shifting, tape-style wobble, vibrato and random time jumps1.
The "Eye in the Sky" is one of several custom artwork versions of the pedal, alongside the "Spirit of the Sword", "Tutti Frutti", "Achenbach monohead", "Achenbach multihead" and "Relic" variants. Every limited artwork pedal is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece, so the pedal you receive will differ in detail from the photos shown1.
The controls and XTREME modes
The main delay sound comes from three knobs: Time, Repeats and Level. Subdivisions cover eighth-note, quarter-note and dotted-eighth values, and the right footswitch doubles as a tap tempo switch: tap it at least twice to set the tempo, or hold it for oscillation, the self-oscillating runaway repeats that bucket-brigade delays are known for1.
On top of the basic delay sit four XTREME modes, switched in with a prolonged press on the middle footswitch1:
| XTREME mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pitch-Shift | Five interval pairs and five playback patterns, including a five-mode sequencer |
| Random | Changes delay time at fixed intervals for abrupt pitch and rhythmic shifts |
| Tape-Age | Random, worn-tape-style pitch variation |
| Vibrato | Sine-wave modulation with adjustable depth and speed |
Two internal trimmers shape the extremes of the pedal's behavior: a multi-turn trimmer sets the maximum repeat count, and a second sets the maximum trails decay when running in buffered bypass1.
Connections, presets and the CTRL BOX
Alongside the standard input and output, the pedal carries three side jacks1:
- DT: accepts a passive 10 kΩ expression pedal for delay time, or 0-5V CV when the internal DIP switches are set to CV mode.
- TAP: accepts a normally-open TS momentary remote switch for remote tap tempo.
- PS: accepts a TRS preset controller.
The pedal stores four presets plus a manual mode. The optional JAM Pedals CTRL BOX provides direct access to presets and the tap/HOLD functions, so you can recall sounds and set tempo without reaching down to the pedal1.
Bypass, power and practical notes
A TRLS switch selects buffered trails or true bypass, so you can choose whether repeats ring out after bypassing or cut dead. A KD switch activates kill-dry operation, which mutes the dry signal, useful in parallel effects loops1.
Power comes from a 9V DC center-negative supply, with an isolated supply recommended, drawing up to 130 mA. That draw is high for a single analog pedal, so plan power accordingly on a crowded board1.
Every limited artwork pedal is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece. The pedal you receive will differ in detail from the photos shown1.
The maker's listed regular price is £439.001.
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Questions
How long is the delay on the Delay Llama Xtreme?
Up to 800 ms, produced by three 3205 BBD (bucket-brigade) chips in an analog delay core. Time, Repeats and Level controls shape the main delay sound, with eighth-note, quarter-note and dotted-eighth subdivisions available alongside tap tempo.
Can the Delay Llama Xtreme do trails?
Yes. A TRLS switch on the pedal selects buffered trails or true bypass, so repeats can carry over after you switch the effect off. An internal multi-turn trimmer sets the maximum repeat count, and a second trimmer sets how long the trails decay in buffered bypass.
Does the Delay Llama Xtreme accept CV?
Yes. The DT jack accepts a passive 10 kΩ expression pedal for delay time, or 0-5V control voltage when the internal DIP switches are set to CV mode. This lets you sweep delay time from an external source rather than a knob.
How many presets does the Delay Llama Xtreme have?
Four presets plus a manual mode. The PS jack also accepts a TRS preset controller, and the optional CTRL BOX accessory gives direct access to presets and the tap/HOLD functions from a separate unit.
What does the CTRL BOX do on the Delay Llama Xtreme?
The optional CTRL BOX is an accessory that provides direct access to the pedal's presets and its tap/HOLD functions. It connects via the PS jack, which accepts a TRS preset controller, so you can recall sounds and set tempo without bending down to the pedal itself.
Sources (1)
- "Eye in the Sky" Delay Llama XTREME, JAM pedals
