The Nobels Mini Delay is a mini-format delay pedal in a metal enclosure, which Nobels describes as a "Mini Stereo Delay Pedal"1. The pointer knobs glow in the dark, and at the time of the announcement the pedal was expected to be available at leading international dealers any moment1. For a player weighing it against the alternatives, one reviewer placed it next to the Nux Edge and Flashback Mini in this form factor, saying it "actually looks a little classier"1.
Delay modes and controls
The pedal offers three distinct delay modes: Tape, Analog and Digital. The maximum delay time depends on the mode: 553ms in Tape mode, 402ms in Analog mode, and 1000ms in Digital mode1. That makes Tape the shortest but characterful option, while Digital mode doubles the available range for longer repeats.
The controls are:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Sets the delay time, with a maximum of 553ms Tape / 402ms Analog / 1000ms Digital |
| Feedback | Sets the number of repeats |
| Wet Mix | Blends the delayed signal with the dry signal |
| Mode | Selects Tape, Analog or Digital |
Tap tempo is built in, accessed by press-holding the footswitch. As Guitar Pedal X put it: "Along with Tap-Tempo - which you access by press-holding the Footswitch."1
There is no modulation on the Mini Delay. Guitar Pedal X states "There's no modulation here", so players looking for modulated repeats will need a separate chorus or modulation pedal in the chain1.
Stereo operation and bypass
The Mini Delay uses TRS inputs and outputs, which provide mono or stereo operation, and the mono or stereo selection is selectable1. A player with a single guitar cable runs it in mono as usual; a TRS stereo insert or a stereo rig gets independent channels through one jack each side.
Bypass is selectable between True Bypass and Buffered Trails Bypass modes1. True bypass removes the pedal from the signal path entirely when off, while buffered trails lets the delay repeats fade naturally after the effect is switched off, which many players prefer for ambient playing.
Power
The pedal runs on an optional 9V DC power supply with a center negative connector and a current draw of about 58mA. The supply is not included1. At roughly 58mA it is within reach of most pedalboard power supplies, but it is worth checking a daisy chain's spare current before sharing an output with other digital pedals.
Availability and reception
At the November 2024 announcement, the pedal was expected to be available at leading international dealers shortly afterwards1. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson compared it with other mini delays on the market, writing that a player would "now would look to either the Nux Edge or this Nobels Mini Delay - which actually looks a little classier" than the Nux Edge and TC Electronic's Flashback Mini for this form factor1.
The glow in the dark pointer knobs are a small practical touch: in a dark stage or dim rehearsal room, the knob positions stay readable1.
Questions
Does the Nobels Mini Delay have tap tempo?
Yes. Tap tempo is accessed by press-holding the footswitch rather than through a separate tap switch, which is how the pedal fits the feature into a mini enclosure. Guitar Pedal X noted this when the pedal was announced in November 2024.
Is the Nobels Mini Delay stereo?
Yes. The pedal uses TRS inputs and outputs, which provide mono or stereo operation, and the mono or stereo selection is selectable. Players running a single cable can use it in mono, while a TRS stereo setup gives independent left and right channels.
Is the Nobels Mini Delay true bypass?
It offers both. Bypass is selectable between True Bypass and Buffered Trails Bypass modes, so a player can choose hard switching or let repeats ring out after the pedal is turned off.
Does the Nobels Mini Delay have modulation?
No. Guitar Pedal X states plainly that there is no modulation on the pedal, so the Tape, Analog and Digital modes are the extent of its voicing options.
Does the Nobels Mini Delay come with a power supply?
No. The pedal runs on an optional 9V DC power supply with a centre negative 2.1mm connector, drawing about 58mA, and the supply is not included. There is no battery option mentioned in the announcement.
How much does the Nobels Mini Delay cost?
Guitar Pedal X reported a price of €99 / £85 when the pedal was announced in November 2024. No US dollar price was given in that report.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-11-26
