The Valeton Coral Echo II is a compact delay pedal from Valeton that packs 16 delay effects into a small enclosure. It runs on an advanced 24-bit digital platform, which Valeton says brings better sound, lower noise and some new functionality compared with the first generation Coral Echo12. The pedal is now discontinued, as is the original Coral Echo13.
What the Coral Echo II does
The Coral Echo II is a multi-use delay pedal with 16 delay effects, which Valeton describes as "ready for any music style"1. Pedal of the Day's 2020 review noted that the pedal fits its 16 delay modes into a super-small enclosure on the 24-bit digital platform2.
The 16 delay modes, as listed in that review, are2:
- Pure Echo
- Warm Echo
- Dark Echo
- Tape Echo
- Tube Echo
- Mod Echo
- Nova Echo
- DM Echo
- MM Echo
- Rev Echo
- Rack Echo
- Trm Echo
- Jet Echo
- Lofi Echo
- Warp Echo
- Slap Back
The mode names map closely to the mode descriptions Valeton gives for the original Coral Echo, which explains several of the delay types: Digital produces a pure, accurate delay effect; Analog produces a warm, vintage delay effect; Nova produces a delay tone with shimmering feedback; Mod produces a pure delay with chorus effect; Dynamic produces a pure delay tone with dynamic delay volume variation; and Lofi produces a delay tone with sample reducing feedback3.
The delay time range runs from 25ms to 2000ms, with a shorter 25ms to 200ms range in SLAP BACK mode1. For comparison, the original Coral Echo topped out at 838ms in all modes except Rev (420ms) and Slapback (100ms)3, so the second generation roughly doubles the maximum delay time. The Coral Echo II also has a switchable delay trail, which Valeton calls "very convenient for any circumstance"1.
On the sound, Pedal of the Day's reviewer wrote:
"This one sounds great"
Pedal of the Day, November 20202
The same review called it "an excellent option for beginners and pros alike" that "sounds pretty damn good for its price range"2.
Modes, controls and footswitch
The Coral Echo II keeps its control set small: MIX, TIME and F.BACK knobs for detailed delay control1. Pedal of the Day described how they work in practice: "Mix, Time and Feedback are your main parameters here, letting you adjust each of these slightly differently depending on which mode you're in"2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| MIX | Sets the balance of delayed signal against your dry signal12 |
| TIME | Controls the delay time13 |
| F.BACK | Controls the feedback of the delay, how many repeats you hear13 |
The original Coral Echo adds a MODE knob for selecting delay types3, and the mode names on the Coral Echo II suggest a similar selection system across its 16 modes.
The Bypass footswitch doubles as a Tap Tempo switch2, so you can set the delay time by tapping in time with the music rather than turning the TIME knob. Combined with the switchable delay trail1, that gives you the two conveniences most players look for in a delay pedal: matching the tempo of a song and choosing whether repeats cut off or ring out when you bypass the effect.
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Questions
How many delay effects does the Valeton Coral Echo II have?
The Coral Echo II is a multi-use delay pedal with 16 delay effects, which Valeton describes as ready for any music style. The modes include Pure Echo, Warm Echo, Dark Echo, Tape Echo, Tube Echo, Mod Echo, Nova Echo, DM Echo, MM Echo, Rev Echo, Rack Echo, Trm Echo, Jet Echo, Lofi Echo, Warp Echo and Slap Back.
Does the Coral Echo II have tap tempo?
Yes. The Bypass footswitch doubles as a Tap Tempo switch, so you can set the delay time in time with your music by tapping your foot instead of turning the TIME knob. The pedal also has a switchable delay trail, so you can choose whether repeats continue after you bypass it.
What is the delay time range of the Coral Echo II?
The Coral Echo II covers 25ms to 2000ms overall, with a shorter 25ms to 200ms range in its SLAP BACK mode. That spans everything from tight slapback repeats to long ambient delays, and the TIME knob controls where you sit within the range.
Is the Valeton Coral Echo II discontinued?
Yes. Valeton lists the Coral Echo II as discontinued on its product page, and the original Coral Echo is listed as discontinued as well. The pedal was sold for under $75 when it was current, according to a 2020 review.
How much did the Valeton Coral Echo II cost?
A Pedal of the Day review from November 2020 described the Coral Echo II as a hard deal to pass up for under $75. That was the price at the time of the review; the pedal is now discontinued, so current pricing depends on the second-hand market.
Sources (3)
- Coral Echo II, Valeton, 2026-07-27
- Valeton Coral Echo II Digital Modeling Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2020-11-29
- Coral Echo, Valeton, 2026-08-27
