The JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay is a delay pedal from JHS Pedals. It carries a list price of $99 USD1, and Stefan Karlsson described it as "a great introduction to Glitchy Delay - 3 simple controls - and different degrees of Mix for subtle or more accented glitching overall"2.
What it does
The Glitch control determines how often the artifacts occur, from no glitches to frequent, warped repeats5. On the JHS demo video, Josh of JHS Pedals explained the knob as a probability: "So all the way up is a 50% probability, which is a lot"7. The Repeats control adds what JHS describes as "beautiful modulation as it climbs, and an internal limiter allows endless, never-runaway feedback"3, so you can push repeats into self-oscillation without the level spiraling. An LED flashes in sync with each glitch event, making the randomness visible as well as audible36.
Controls at a glance
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Glitch | Sets how often glitch events occur, from none to frequent warped repeats; maximum is a 50% probability75 |
| Repeats | Adds modulation as it climbs; internal limiter allows endless feedback that never runs away3 |
| LED | Flashes in sync with each glitch event3 |
Background and context
The Glitch Delay sits in JHS's 3 Series line at a list price of $99 USD1. Stefan Karlsson grouped it with the 3 Series Bit Crusher, writing, "Like the Bit Crusher - this is a great introduction to Glitchy Delay - 3 simple controls - and different degrees of Mix for subtle or more accented glitching overall"2.
For delay alternatives in the same maker's range, see the JHS 3 Series Tape Delay, the JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay and the JHS Flight Delay, or the wider field in Delay Pedals.
What reviewers said
Stefan Karlsson at Guitar Pedal X called it, like the Bit Crusher, "a great introduction to Glitchy Delay - 3 simple controls - and different degrees of Mix for subtle or more accented glitching overall"2.
On pricing, the pedal carries a list price of $99 USD1, and Guitar Pedal X listed it at $992.
JHS demo video
JHS Pedals lists the Glitch Delay at $991. In his write-up, Stefan Karlsson described it as "a great introduction to Glitchy Delay - 3 simple controls - and different degrees of Mix for subtle or more accented glitching overall"2.
Videos
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Questions
What does the JHS Glitch Delay do?
It is a delay pedal that keeps your delay time locked while introducing randomized pitch-shifting events, so some repeats come back warped or glitched. The Glitch knob sets how often those artifacts occur, from no glitches at all up to a 50 percent probability at maximum. The Repeats control adds modulation as it turns up, and an internal limiter allows endless feedback that never runs away.
How much does the JHS Glitch Delay cost?
MusicRadar gave the launch price as $99 USD on May 7, 2026, and Guitar Pedal X also listed it at $99. Gearnews listed it at $124, with UK and European pricing of £109 and €126, so published pricing differs between outlets.
How is the JHS Glitch Delay powered?
It runs on 9V DC center negative power and draws 65mA, according to JHS Pedals. It shares that power requirement and control layout with the Bit Crusher and Ring Modulator released alongside it in the 3 Series.
Sources (7)
- JHS expands its affordable 3 Series with three exotic pedals, MusicRadar, 2026-05-07
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-05-11
- 3 SERIES GLITCH DELAY, JHS Pedals
- JHS Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator / Glitch Delay / Bit Crusher, Pedal of the Day, 2026-05-28
- JHS Bit Cusher, Glitch Delay And Ring Modulator, Delicious Audio, 2026-05-22
- JHS Pedals Destroy Your Tone with 3 Series Bit Crusher, Ring Modulator, & Glitch Delay, gearnews.com, 2026-05-08
- 3 New JHS 3 Series Pedals : Bit Crusher, Glitch Delay, Ring Modulator, JHS Pedals (YouTube channel), 2026-05-06
