The Maneco Labs Reminiscer is the company's 90s shoegaze style reverb/delay pedal, made with vintage engineering and analog filtering. Maneco Labs describes it as a dual modulated shoegaze reverb, sitting in a range of lo-fi reverb, delay, reverse, modulation and pitch shift guitar effects1. It is a delay pedal first, but the reverb side and the lo-fi character are as much a part of what it does.
What it does
The Reminiscer combines two modulated delays with a shoegaze-style reverb. The maker positions the pedal as perfect for creating everything from dream pop detune to ethereal sparkles, which places it squarely in shoegaze and dream pop territory rather than clean, hi-fi delay1.
The features Maneco Labs lists for the pedal are:
- Dual modulated shoegaze reverb1
- Two delays that can be melted into each other with the reverse textures control1
- A sample rate control, the essence, that shapes the lo-fi character1
- Tap tempo1
- 12 bit design with vintage engineering and analog filtering1
The essence control
The pedal's signature control is a sample rate control Maneco Labs calls the essence. According to the maker, it "sets the essence of the pedal by dialling in how lofi the pedal sounds whilst modifying the delay time & reverb decay"1. In practice, one knob shapes the whole character of the pedal: turning it changes how degraded and lo-fi the sound is, and at the same time alters the delay time and the reverb decay, so the lo-fi texture and the timing and length of the effects move together.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Essence | Sample rate control: dials in how lo-fi the pedal sounds while modifying the delay time and reverb decay1 |
| Reverse textures | Melts the two delays into each other, blending the two delay lines together1 |
| Tap tempo | Sets the delay time by tapping1 |
Design and availability
Maneco Labs says the Reminiscer is designed at 12 bit for an authentic take on 80s and 90s guitar gear, paired with analog filtering1. The pedal is a Pedal Partners signature guitar pedal with original artwork and layout made in the company's unique aesthetic1.
The pedal is sold in limited drops. As of the maker's current listing, Drop 3 is ready to ship worldwide, which Maneco Labs describes as back by popular demand1. It is available exclusively through Maneco Labs, with worldwide shipping1.
The Reminiscer is sold in drops rather than kept in continuous stock. The maker's page lists Drop 3 as ready to ship worldwide1.
Where it sits in the Maneco Labs range
The Reminiscer is one of several lo-fi and ambient effects from Maneco Labs. Related pedals in the range include the Maneco Labs 4AD, which blends reverse delay, pitch shifting and modulated reverb, the Maneco Labs Clusterverb, the Maneco Labs Blush, and the Maneco Labs Sixteen Seconds Delay1.
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Questions
Does the Maneco Labs Reminiscer have tap tempo?
Yes. The maker's product page lists tap tempo among the Reminiscer's features, so you can set the delay time by tapping rather than turning a knob.
Is the Maneco Labs Reminiscer analog or digital?
It is a digital design with analog filtering. Maneco Labs says the Reminiscer is designed at 12 bit with vintage engineering and analog filtering, for what the maker calls an authentic take on 80s and 90s guitar gear.
What does the essence control do on the Reminiscer?
The essence control is a sample rate control. Maneco Labs says it sets the essence of the pedal by dialling in how lo-fi the pedal sounds while also modifying the delay time and reverb decay.
Where can you buy the Maneco Labs Reminiscer?
Maneco Labs sells the Reminiscer exclusively through its own website, with worldwide shipping. The maker lists it at $299.00 USD and notes that Drop 3 is ready to ship worldwide.
